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Update On Clemency Hearings For Cop Killers

In August, the Louisiana FOP stood in opposing clemency hearings of LA death row inmates (including convicted cop killers). The delegates at the National FOP (66th Biennial) Conference voted unanimously to pass a Resolution and stood with their Brothers and Sisters in Louisiana to OPPOSE these hearings. Recently East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore filed an injunction to halt clemency hearings for death row inmates. The Louisiana Pardon Board has scheduled four dates of hearings ...

SUPPORT Amendment #3

In the 2023 Legislative Session Senate Bill 127, Act 179, by Senator Royce Duplessis would allow a parish governing authority to give an extra property tax exemption to police, firefighters and certain other first responders who own homes and live in the parish. In a time, where departments are struggling to hire and retain law enforcement officers, this amendment would help retain and attract employees to keep our communities safe by allowing a tax break for law enforcement officers. The ...

National FOP Passes Resolution Regarding Clemency

National FOP passes Resolution regarding clemency Today the delegates of the 66th Biennial National FOP conference unanimously approved our resolution to encourage the Louisiana Pardon Board to halt the clemency hearings of death row inmates requested by the Governor Edwards. Whereas, the Louisiana Fraternal Order of Police opposes the clemency hearings granted by the Louisiana Pardon Board at the request of Governor Edwards, a term limited elected official. Whereas, this strong arm ...

Louisiana FOP Opposes Clemency Hearings

August 10, 2023 The Louisiana Fraternal Order of Police is opposed to the clemency hearings granted by the Louisiana Pardon Board at the request of Governor Edwards. Every one of these death row inmates has been convicted according to law and sentenced to death by Louisiana law. Many of the victims of these horrific crimes are being denied closure by an attempt to commute the sentences of these offenders. At least three inmates have killed police officers, Betty Smothers (BRPD), Steven V...

2023 Session Ends-Updated Legislative Guide

The 2023 Legislative Session indeed yesterday at 6PM. You can look at the updated legislative guide and see how law enforcement faired over this session by clicking here. Overall, the Louisiana Fraternal Order of Police knows we did well. A special thanks to Mapes and Mapes, our governmental liaisons and to 2nd Vice President Powell and her legislative committee for all of the hard work this session. We saw a permanent increase in funding for the budget, which meant a $100 increase in st...

How Powerful Is YOUR Voice?

How powerful is YOUR voice? Over the past week and a half 2 articles have been published regarding the activity of the Louisiana Fraternal Order of Police in the Louisiana Legislature. You can access the articles at this link and this link. You can read the full statement of President Basco here for both articles. Here is an excerpt from one of those articles about OUR collective voice.... State Rep. Kyle Green, a Marrero Democrat, offered the latest reforms last year, as part of a package of...

Legislative Alert-Take Action NOW!!

Take Action NOW!! During this legislative session, the Louisiana Fraternal Order of Police is tracking several pieces of critical legislation important to rank and file law enforcement officers. You can be part of our grassroots advocacy by sending an email to your Senator and Representative through our VoterVoice system. Currently, we are asking members and supporters of law enforcement to send emails on these 3 important issues. HB 442, this legislation by Representative Edmonds would...