Why the Passage of the Qualified Immunity Act is Vital for America’s Law Enforcement
Across America, law enforcement officers make split-second decisions every day—often in uncertain and dangerous situations. Yet increasingly, officers face the...
Police Officers’ Defense Coalition: These are the Top 12 Law Enforcement Bills Congress Must Pass in 2026
Across the country, police officers continue to face rising violence, increasing legal risks, and mounting operational challenges. Yet every day,...
POLICE OFFICERS’ DEFENSE COALITION ENDORSES HR-7210 FUEL THE FORCE ACT OF 2026
[Washington D.C.]- The Police Officers’ Defense Coalition proudly announces its full support and formal endorsement of the Fuel the Force...
Notes from Capitol Hill – February 19, 2026
This week, Police Officers’ Defense Coalition President Bert Eyler continued our ongoing engagement with Members of Congress on Capitol Hill,...
POLICE OFFICERS’ DEFENSE COALITION APPLAUDS HOUSE PASSAGE OF THE MEDAL OF SACRIFICE ACT, URGES SENATE TO FOLLOW
For Immediate Release [Washington D.C.] – Police Officers’ Defense Coalition (PODC) proudly commends the U.S. House of Representatives for the...
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...