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May 21, 2013

NAPO WASHINGTON REPORT

NAPO Supports the Byrne-JAG Program

NAPO has joined a broad cross-section of criminal and juvenile justice system organizations in signing a letter of support for the Byrne-Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne-JAG) Program, which will be sent to the Chairwoman (Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD)) and Ranking Member (Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL)) of the Senate Appropriations Committee, as well as the Chairman (Congressman Frank Wolf (R-VA)) and Ranking Member (Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA)) of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Related Agencies.

Funding for the Byrne-JAG Program was reduced by over one-third in the FY10 and FY11 funding cycles. The program was spared from further cuts in the FY13 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act. The current letter requests that Byrne-JAG be supported at least at level funding in the FY14 appropriations bill.

Byrne-JAG is the cornerstone federal crime-fighting program, supporting the federal government’s crucial role in spurring innovation, as well as testing and replicating evidence based practices nationwide. Because Byrne-JAG is flexible, states and local communities are able use funding to address needs and fill gaps across the entire criminal justice system-in prevention, enforcement, courts, prosecution and defense, corrections, victim assistance, and other community support.

Byrne-JAG grantees have also been the catalyst for building collaboration within communities and across states, including the critical role multijurisdictional drug task forces play in rising above a focus on day-to-day local crime so as to target larger, regional drug trafficking organizations. This task force model is now being replicated all across the country to tackle other cross-boundary crimes, such as human trafficking and cyber crime, while saving money and increasing efficiency in the process.

NAPO will continue to work with fellow stakeholders to engage members of Congress and explain the crucial role Byrne-JAG plays in preventing victimization, supporting innovative law enforcement practices, supporting fair administration of and access to justice, serving and protecting victims, and leveraging other federal, state, local, and private dollars to support the balanced functioning of the criminal justice system.

Please monitor NAPO’s website www.napo.org, and Facebook page: National Association of Police Organizations, and follow us on Twitter at NAPOpolice for breaking news and updates.

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May 20, 2013


NAPO WASHINGTON REPORT

2013 COPS Hiring Program Grants Deadline Extension

NAPO has been informed that the COPS Office application system has experienced technical issues, which have now been corrected.

The system is operational and back online. All COPS Hiring Program (CHP) and Community Policing Development (CPD) applicants are able to start or continue their applications at this time. Because the system was down for an extended period of time, the program deadlines for both CHP and CPD have been extended to 7:59 PM EDT on June 4, 2013.

Although no application data was lost due to the technical issues, out of an abundance of caution the COPS Office has requested any agency that has started or submitted an application to review their application information to make sure it is complete and accurate.

If you need technical assistance, the COPS Response Center is available to help, and can be reached at 800-421-6770.

NAPO Participation in Department of Justice Meeting on Federal Firearms Prohibitors

On May 17, 2013, NAPO participated in a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) meeting on federal firearms prohibitors. The Department of Justice has created a working group to review the firearms prohibitors enumerated in Sections 922(g) and 922(n) of Title 18, United States Code. These prohibitors make it unlawful for ten categories of persons (“prohibited persons”) to ship, transport, receive, or possess firearms or ammunition. The DOJ working group is conducting extensive research and analysis of information and data relating to the prohibitors, and ascertaining the perspectives of stakeholders within and outside of government.

During the session, NAPO expressed its support of better and more accurate background checks to keep weapons out of the wrong hands, as well as efforts to improve access to mental healthcare. NAPO staff also stated that NAPO recently pledged its support for the King-Thompson Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act (H.R. 1565), which includes the following:

* Proposals to enhance the current background check system to ensure that criminals and the mentally ill are not able to purchase firearms

* Proposals to ensure that anyone buying a gun at a gun show or online undergoes a background check by a licensed dealer.

* Efforts to ensure that individuals who should be prohibited from buying a gun are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System

NAPO will continue to provide updates on this issue as it develops.

Please monitor NAPO’s website www.napo.org, and Facebook page: National Association of Police Organizations, and follow us on Twitter at NAPOpolice for breaking news and updates.

May 9, 2013

Call to Action

Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act (JMHCA)

On Wednesday, May 7th, NAPO participated in a working group on the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act (JMHCA). As has been noted in previous Washington Reports, NAPO has made reauthorization of the JMHCA a top legislative priority for the 113th Congress, as the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP) helps criminal justice and mental health agencies work collaboratively towards better outcomes. The JMHCP can help law enforcement agencies across the United States in its responsibilities in assisting those, and dealing with, citizens with mental health issues.

Currently, the JMHCA has strong bipartisan support in both the Senate and the House. (The bill is supported by 26 cosponsors in the Senate and 26 cosponsors in the House). The working group anticipates this legislation will be scheduled for a mark-up as early as June. As NAPO continues to work with its counterparts to advocate for this legislation, we would appreciate your help with contacting the Senators listed below by June 15th to request they support this legislation.

If you have any questions, please contact NAPO’s Legislative Assistant, Melissa Nee, at mnee@napo.org.

Senate Judiciary Targets

Senator Party State Staff Email

Jeff Sessions - Republican from Alabama

Contact: Danielle Cutrona at email address: Danielle_Cutrona@judiciary-rep.senate.gov

John Cornyn - Republican from Texas

Contact: Stephen Tausend at email address: stephen_tausend@judiciary-rep.senate.gov

Ted Cruz - Republican from Texas

Contact:Scott Keller scott_keller@cruz.senate.gov

Jeff Flake - Republican from Arizona

Contact: Elizabeth Taylor at email address: elizabeth_taylor@judiciary-rep.senate.gov

Mike Lee - Republican from Utah

Contact:Rob Porterat email address: rob_porter@lee.senate.gov

Please monitor NAPO’s website www.napo.org, and Facebook page: National Association of Police Organizations, and follow us on Twitter at NAPOpolice for breaking news and updates.

 

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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. 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.

 

 

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NAPO's 35th Annual Convention
The Millennium Maxwell House Hotel
Nashville, Tennessee

July 20 - 24, 2013

Congratulations to the 2013 TOP COPS



California
Los Angeles Police Department
Police Officer III Hans C. Almaraz
Police Officer II Joseph O. Arevalo
Police Officer II Mark Austin
Police Officer II David Blake
Police Officer III Joseph Broussard
Police Officer Juan Garcia
Police Officer Bradford Gorby
Police Officer III Ryan P. Nguyen
Police Officer III Clint Perez
Police Officer III Sean Schneider
Sergeant Joel G. Miller
Sergeant Joseph W. Sanchez

Florida
Miami-Dade County Police Department
Detective John Saavedra

Illinois
Chicago Police Department
Officer Del W. Pearson

Indiana
Indiana State Police
Senior Trooper Eric C. Nash

Iowa
Iowa State Patrol
Senior Trooper Mark Domino

Nevada
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Detective Eric G. Collins
Detective Thomas Faller
Detective Richard A. Hart
Detective Craig Lilienthal
Detective Troy E. Radke
Detective Greg S. Theobald
Detective Linda Theobald
Sergeant David Stansbury
City of Henderson Police Department
Detective David Rowlett
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Special Agent Daniel G. Coxon
Special Agent T. Scott Hendricks III
Special Agent Christopher D. McInnes

New Jersey
Wayne Police Department
Captain Mark McGrath

New York
New York City Police Department
Detective Ivan M. Marcano
Detective Terence Munnelly
Detective Steven D. Smith

Texas
Houston Police Department
Senior Police Officer Gary Blankinship
Police Officer Nicole Blankinship-Reeves
Police Officer Mikey LaReau

Wisconsin
Oak Creek Police Department
Police Officer John H. Finco
Police Officer Julie M. Grauberger
Police Officer Dean Kleinhans
Police Officer Sam Lenda
Police Officer Michael Schultz
Police Officer Derick Slamka
Police Officer Kelly Romel
Lieutenant Brian J. Murphy


 

 

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Request for Action to Have Parole Denied for Copkiller Larry Comfort

Assistance Fund for Officer Marty Leverton

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