[WASHINGTON, D.C.] — As President Donald Trump signed the Medal of Sacrifice Act (H.R. 3497) into law on May 28th, Police Officers’ Defense Coalition applauds all of the public servants that supported and made this landmark legislation possible. The Medal of Sacrifice Act honors law enforcement officers and first responders…
Bert Eyler, President of the Police Officers’ Defense Coalition (PODC), issued the following statement regarding the House vote on H. Con. Res. 96, the resolution “Expressing support for our law enforcement officers,” during National Police Week 2026. “On behalf of the Police Officers’ Defense Coalition, I would like to personally…
[Washington D.C.]- The Police Officers’ Defense Coalition proudly announces its full support and formal endorsement of the Fuel the Force Act of 2026 (H.R. 7210), an important bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to provide substantial tax relief to America’s law enforcement officers. The bill, titled the Fuel…
For Immediate Release [Washington D.C.] – Police Officers’ Defense Coalition (PODC) proudly commends the U.S. House of Representatives for the passage of the Medal of Sacrifice Act, a bipartisan bill endorsed by Police Officers’ Defense Coalition that will ensure our nation’s fallen law enforcement officers and first responders receive lasting,…
[12/18/2025- WASHINGTON D.C.] – Police Officers’ Defense Coalition (PODC) commends the final congressional passage of The Chief Herbert D. Proffitt Act, critical legislation that ensures the families of retired law enforcement officers who are murdered or permanently disabled due to targeted attacks related to their service are no longer denied…
[11/24/2025- Washington, D.C.] — Bert Eyler, President of the Police Officers’ Defense Coalition, issued the following statement regarding the introduction of HR-6120 / S.3189, the Strengthening Resources for Our Schools (SROS) Act, led by Senator Tim Sheehy and Congressman Ryan Zinke of Montana: “It is a tremendous honor to announce…
FAIRFAX, VA — The Police Officers’ Defense Coalition (PODC) is proud to announce its official endorsement of Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears in her campaign for Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. In a formal statement issued by PODC President Bert A. Eyler, the organization praised Earle-Sears for her long-standing support…
[01/16/25, WASHINGTON DC.] – Senator Jim Banks (R-IN) introduced the Qualified Immunity Act of 2025 in the Senate today, a bill to protect our law enforcement officers as they carry out their duties in increasingly challenging and high-crime environments. Rep. Virginia Foxx (R- NC 5) will lead the companion effort…
Police Officers’ Defense Coalition (PODC) is proud to announce the overwhelming success of its endorsed candidates in the 2024 House and Senate elections, marking a significant shift toward policies that support law enforcement and public safety nationwide. In the Senate races, PODC endorsed 33 candidates committed to strengthening law enforcement…
[10/29/2024 – INVERNESS, FL] – Police Officers’ Defense Coalition is proud to announce its endorsement of U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis for re-election in Florida’s 12th Congressional District. Rep. Bilirakis has been a consistent advocate for law enforcement throughout his time in Congress, working tirelessly to support officers and promote public…