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. |
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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