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

Video message from State FOP President

Our State FOP President, Paul Sheldon, puts out a monthly video message. Click HERE to watch the short video.

Sign up for FOP Connect

Another way to stay on top of the activity of our National Board, and learn important information about the organization sign up at www.fopconnect.com

Donation to our Monument Project

I am super excited to announce we received a $10,000 donation from FOP Tucson Lodge #1 for our Fallen Officer Monument Project. They sent us this donation to help purchase more statues in the future. The long term goal for this site is to have a statue built for every one of the local agencies in the Yuma area. Their donation is a huge first step in that direction. We can't thank the members of the Tucson FOP Lodge enough for their generosity!

ALC and Workmans Comp

If you suffered an injury by accident during the course and scope of your employment, you must file a claim with the Industrial Commission of Arizona within one year from the date of injury or you will be forever barred from filing a claim. Not all injuries, however, occur immediately. Some claims occur after months or years of repeated work activities and multiple reinjuries. These types of claims or injuries are known as “gradual onset injuries” and are the most difficult claims to file. Many injured workers use the wrong date of injury when filing a gradual onset workers’ compensation claim which results in their claims being denied.

President Yoes speaks at ceremony

National FOP President Yoes was the Keynote Speaker during the Fallen Officer Memorial Monument Dedication ceremony today. We were blessed with a good turn out, to include 99% of our AZ State FOP Executive Board, other FOP Lodge members, and a bunch of community members. Thank you to everyone who attended this morning.

From Your National President

National President Patrick Yoes released the following statement to our Nation's Law Enforcement Officers: "Our Country Is Counting on Us to Keep Holding the Line"

You need to take care of you

We all know taking care of your physcial health is very important in this job. Just as important is taking care of your mental health. This profession lays scars on our mind. We must always be mindful of the effects these scars leave, and take care of ourselves. Gone are the days when an officer fears reaching out for help. Those who embrace mental health wellbeing end up being a better parent, spouse, officer/ deputy, and retire with no evil reminders that creep around in their heads.