Wellness Myth Buster
MYTH: “If you talk about stress, you're weak.”
Sponsorship Recognition
The FOP Lodge 24 Foundation would like to take an opportunity to thank all of our great sponsors and golfers who participated in our 2nd annual golf tournament on May 10th. We cannot support our local first responders, their families and other local non-profits without their continued support. Please see the attached flyer of our sponsors. Please thank them when you visit their place of business or see them around town. If you missed out on this year's tournament, mark your calendars for May 16th, 2025, for our 3rd annual golf tournament.
47th Annual Peace Officer Memorial Service
The Fraternal Order of Police Yuma Lodge #24 will be holding the 47th Annual Peace Officer Memorial Service for the Yuma Area. We hold our event on May 15th of every year and Honor the Law Enforcement Officers who either died on duty or were killed in the line of duty while serving the citizens within Yuma County. Our earliest recorded line of duty death was Yuma County Sheriff Cornelius Sage on May 3rd, 1865.
2nd Annual FOP Lodge 24 Foundation Golf Tournament
Attached is a flyer for the 2nd annual FOP Lodge 24 Foundation Golf Tournament (the FOP’s 501.c.3 foundation) that is going to be held on May 10th at Desert Hill Golf Course. The proceeds for this tournament will go towards helping mental health for all first responders, their families and other local non-profit organizations. I am asking for your assistance to pass this along to any person that you might think would being interested in playing in it, or sponsoring a team. If anyone has any questions about this tournament, please feel free to call me on the number on the flyer. We hope to see as many people as possible out there!
Use of Force: Myth vs Fact
The Fraternal Order of Police is committed to haveing FACT based discussions on police use of force incidents. Click HERE to watch our latest video.
The Importance of Officer Mental Health: It’s Okay to Talk
National Conference
Once again Yuma Lodge members are attending the National FOP Conference, held in Miami Florida this year. More information will follow.
Golf Tournament Deadline
Deadline to register for this year's tournament is May 3rd. If you are unable to get the completed flyer in by then, please contact Tom so your spot will be saved.
Happy Father’s Day
3 Names added to Monument
Three names added to Fallen Law Enforcement Memorial
Who is fighting for you?
If ever there was a video produced by the National Lodge to watch, this one is it. You need to actually watch it! Click HERE.
War on Police
Your National FOP President, Pat Yoes, recently conducted a television interview. Click HERE to watch it.
Verizon Equipment Matrix
The PDF for the most recent equipment matrix is below.
New Board Members
Please join me in congratulating the new Yuma Lodge board members. Their position in office begins when they are sworn in during the meeting tonight. Good Luck to all of you!
National FOP video "I Took an Oath"
Click HERE to watch the newest video produced by the National FOP Lodge. The message rings true for all of us, and should serve as a good reminder as to why we do this job.
FOP Journal November 2021
Updated Covid Mandate Statement from National FOP
Recently the National FOP Lodge issued an updated statement in response to Biden's Covid mandates. Please on the PDF below to read the statement.
AZ AG rules employers mandate is illegal
Read the article in the below link.
New member benefit
Did you know Heroes Vacation Club is now partnered with the Fraternal Order of Police to offer you up to 60% off hotels and weekly resort stays for only $379?
Covid and Vaccine update from ALC
I received this memo from our ALC attorney's. They were sent this by our Federal FOP attorneys. It goes in depth to explain the situation related to work and the Covid vaccine. It's attached as a PDF.
Dangers of Fentanyl
San Diego County Sheriff’s Office recently released body cam video of a Patrol Deputy who was exposed to a very small amount of Fentanyl. Please watch this video to see how dangerous this drug is. Please share with you friends and family.
Yuma Lodge Endorses National Board Members
During the Lodge meeting held on Monday June 21st, a motion was made to offer our lodge endorcement to FOP Members who are campaining for National FOP Board positions. The motion was seconded, voted on and approved. I sent the offer of endorcement to the individuals, and below are their responses.
FOP VP Joe on Fox News
Our National VP was on Fox News again discussing the raise in violent crimes. Click HERE to watch the video.
New National FOP Web Site
www.fop.net