August 25, 2025

Statement from NAPO President Mick McHale Regarding President’s Executive Order to End Cashless Bail to Protect Americans

Alexandria, VA – Today, President Trump signed an Executive Order, Taking Steps to End Cashless Bail to Protect Americans, which ends the use of cashless bail in Washington, D.C. and ensures Federal policies and resources are not used to support cashless bail policies in jurisdictions across the nation.

States and localities have increasingly embraced bail reform and these efforts have been supported by millions of dollars in federal grant monies to help states and municipalities enact pre-trial release programs. These programs, which allow accused criminals to await their trial at home, rather than in jail, often serve repeat, dangerous criminals, with little oversight. This puts our officers and public safety at risk and has turned our justice system into a revolving door for violent offenders.

The National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) represents approximately 250,000 active, sworn law enforcement officers across the country and we have long been advocating against rash bail reform policies that harm public safety and do not reflect the input of the law enforcement community, which plays an integral role in the system.

NAPO applauds the President for continuing to have the backs of the men and women who put their lives on the line every day to serve and protect our communities and we look forward to working with the Administration on its implementation.

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The National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) is a coalition of police units 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 now represents more than 1,000 police units and associations, and approximately 250,000 sworn law enforcement officers.