At a time when school safety remains a top concern for families across America, one truth is clear: proactive protection saves lives. That protection often begins with School Resource Officers (SROs)—trained law enforcement professionals who serve on the front lines of school safety, mentorship, and crisis prevention. The School Resource…
Across America, law enforcement officers make split-second decisions every day—often in uncertain and dangerous situations. Yet increasingly, officers face the threat of costly lawsuits simply for doing their jobs. The Qualified Immunity Act (H.R. 503 / S.122) is designed to address that problem and ensure officers can continue protecting the…
Across the country, police officers continue to face rising violence, increasing legal risks, and mounting operational challenges. Yet every day, these men and women put on the uniform and stand between our communities and chaos. That is why the Police Officers’ Defense Coalition (PODC) is actively supporting critical legislation in…
This week, Police Officers’ Defense Coalition President Bert Eyler continued our ongoing engagement with Members of Congress on Capitol Hill, advancing pro-law enforcement legislation and strengthening relationships ahead of the 119th Congress and National Police Week. As always, our mission remains clear: protect those who protect us. On Tuesday February…
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,…
[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…
By Bert Eyler, President of Police Officers’ Defense Coalition Qualified Immunity is a legal principle of federal law which establishes a standard of judgement for law enforcement officers in their trials. This is upheld in order to grant the men and women working in law enforcement specific protections which shield…
On Wednesday May 14th, Alabama’s annual legislative session passed a bill (HB202) which enhances immunity for police officers who have suffered accusations of misconduct. This bill seeks to expand the protection of officers and give them additional procedural defenses during litigation. HB202 was sponsored by Rep. Rex Reynolds (R-Huntsville) who…
As of March 25, 2025, the House Judiciary Committee has approved two priority bills in support of law enforcement: the LEOSA Reform Act (H.R. 2243) and the Improving Law Enforcement Safety and Wellness Through Data Act (H.R. 2240), sending them to the full House for consideration. These two bills passed…
The Police Officers’ Defense Coalition has announced their support for the Qualified Immunity bill (S.122) introduced by Senator Jim Banks (R-IN), which affects the lives of our law enforcement officers around the country each and every day. Qualified immunity pertains to the protection of law enforcement officers from certain civil…