The Washington Report - March 23, 1999
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Upcoming NAPO
Events Legal Rights and Legislative Seminar It's not too late to register for NAPO's Legal Rights and Legislative Seminar, Saturday, April 24 - Wednesday, April 28, 1999. You won't want to miss this seminar, which promises to be one of NAPO's most informative. The cutoff date for hotel reservations has been extended to April 5, 1999, so call now toll free (800) 492-8832, Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill. If you need additional information or need to register for the seminar, please contact Kim Oleson at (202) 842-4420. |
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NAPO's 21st Annual
Convention Due to circumstances beyond our control, several
changes have been made to the convention schedule. We apologize for any
inconvenience this may cause you. We look forward to seeing you in
Denver! Convention Schedule
DATE ANNOUNCED FOR THE SIXTH ANNUAL TOP COPS AWARDS®
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
BILL INTRODUCED 106th CONGRESS On March 11, NAPO announced that its lobbying efforts helped secure introduction of the "Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 1999" in the U.S. House of Representatives. Representative Dale Kildee (D-MI) and Representative Bob Ney (R-OH) are the lead sponsors of the bill, H.R. 1093, which was introduced with 128 original co-sponsors. H.R. 1093, if passed into law, would allow state and
local public safety officers the right to reach and maintain agreements
concerning rates of pay, hours and working conditions, and to settle
differences with management through collective bargaining. Law enforcement
officers, fire fighters and emergency medical service personnel and
agencies would be prohibited under this legislation from engaging in
lockouts or strikes. NATIONAL ADVANCEMENT OF POLICE OFFICERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
COPS II
RIGHT TO CARRY NAPO is currently working with Congressman James Rogan
(R-CA) on a bill that would exempt qualified law enforcement officers from
state laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed firearms. This bill will
be called the "National Assistance for Police Officer Safety Act of 1999".
We will continue to update you on its progress. MEDAL OF VALOR
911 LEGISLATION PASSES HOUSE Across the nation, there currently exists a variety of
different emergency numbers in use. On February 24th, the House of
Representatives approved a measure sponsored by Representative John
Shimkus (R-IL) to designate 911 as the emergency number to call throughout
the United States. The measure was passed with overwhelming bipartisan
support. COIN WORTH $1 MILLION TO MEMORIAL A check for $1 million was presented to the National
Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, as partial payment for the more
than 140,000 commemorative coins issued by the U.S. Mint. Approximately
$1.4 million has been raised from the sale of coins for the long-term
maintenance, repair and security of the National Law Enforcement Officers
Memorial, which is maintained by the National Park
Service. FBI TO HOST SYMPOSIUM ON SUICIDE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT The Behavioral Science Unit of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation's (FBI) Training Division is hosting a symposium on "Suicide
and Law Enforcement" at the FBI Academy from September 21-23, 1999. For
more information, contact Cynthia A. Laskiewicz at (703)
632-1146. WELCOME ABOARD! NAPO is pleased to announce the latest additions to
our membership. The Port Authority Police Lieutenants Benevolent
Association, representing 74 police officers, recently affiliated with
NAPO. Also joining our organization is the Milwaukee, Oregon Police
Employees Association, representing 39 officers. We look forward to
working for you in Washington! NAPO STAFF ADDITIONS Please join us in welcoming two new
additions to the NAPO team. Kim Oleson joined NAPO as event coordinator in
February. Previously with the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors
Association, Kim has vast experience in event planning. Her
responsibilities will include coordinating all four major NAPO annual
events including the Convention, the Public Safety Pension & Benefits
Seminar, the Legal Rights & Legislative Seminar and the TOP COPS
Awards®. NAPO'S 11th ANNUAL
PUBLIC SAFETY NAPO's annual Public Safety Pension & Benefits Seminar, which took place February 21-26, 1999 at Harrah's Casino Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, was a huge success! Hundreds of attendees came from across the nation to hear the latest news in pension and benefits for public safety professionals. Mark your calendars now for this terrific seminar, February 13-18, 2000, also at Harrah's Casino Hotel.
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