Monday, May 27th is Memorial Day

Memorial Day, which falls on the last Monday of May, commemorates the men and women who died while serving in the American military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, at least, it marks the beginning of summer.

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NAPO's Washington Legislative Report


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The National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) is a coalition of police unions and associations from across the United States that serves to advance the interests of America's law enforcement officers through legislative and legal advocacy, political action and education.

Founded in 1978, NAPO is now the strongest unified voice supporting law enforcement officers in the United States. Collectively, NAPO represents more than 2,000 police units and associations, 241,000 sworn law enforcement officers, 11,000 retired officers and more than 100,000 citizens who share a common dedication to fair and effective crime control and law enforcement.

PLEA has been a member of NAPO since 1996 and has always made it a point to work for legislation that protects and benefits our members as well as the members of the community we protect and serve.

CLICK HERE to read an article regarding NAPO's attendance at a meeting at the Alexandria, Virginia Police Department highlighting how the American Jobs Act would benefit first responders.

CLICK HERE to read NAPO's October 2011 Washington Report.

CLICK HERE to read NAPO's Legislative Positions for the 112th Congress.