Police Officers’ Defense Coalition Applauds Passage of the Chief Herbert D. Proffitt Act
[12/18/2025- WASHINGTON D.C.] – Police Officers’ Defense Coalition (PODC) commends the final congressional passage of The Chief Herbert D. Proffitt...
Statement on the Introduction of HR-6120 / S.3189 – Strengthening Resources for Our Schools (SROS) Act
[11/24/2025- Washington, D.C.] — Bert Eyler, President of the Police Officers’ Defense Coalition, issued the following statement regarding the introduction...
Qualified Immunity: A Case Study of Approvals and Denials in Law Enforcement Cases
By Bert Eyler, President of Police Officers’ Defense Coalition Qualified Immunity is a legal principle of federal law which establishes...
Police Officers’ Defense Coalition Endorses Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears for Governor of Virginia
FAIRFAX, VA — The Police Officers’ Defense Coalition (PODC) is proud to announce its official endorsement of Lieutenant Governor Winsome...
Legislative Win for Police Officers in Alabama: Enhanced LEO Immunity Protections Bill Passes
On Wednesday May 14th, Alabama’s annual legislative session passed a bill (HB202) which enhances immunity for police officers who have...
Legislation Update: House Judiciary Approves Two Bills in support of Law Enforcement
As of March 25, 2025, the House Judiciary Committee has approved two priority bills in support of law enforcement: the...
Everything You Need to Know About Qualified Immunity
The Police Officers’ Defense Coalition has announced their support for the Qualified Immunity bill (S.122) introduced by Senator Jim Banks...
Notes from Capitol Hill – February 4, 2025
Police Officers’ Defense Coalition President Bert Eyler met with 5 U.S. House Representatives offices over the course of the day...
Opinion: Newly Introduced POLICE Act Would Keep Our Officers & Communities Safer
On Friday, Jan. 24th 2025, U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) reintroduced the Protect Our Law Enforcement with Immigration Control and...
PODC’S GUIDE TO THE 119TH CONGRESS
2025 ushers in an impressive year for Republicans as Donald Trump secured enough electoral college votes to become the 47th...