Across America, law enforcement officers are being priced out of the very communities they are sworn to protect. Rising housing costs, combined with stagnant wages in many jurisdictions, have created a growing crisis in recruitment, retention, and community-based policing. That is why Police Officers’ Defense Coalition strongly supports the Homes…
Learn about Florida’s legislative measures to prevent Sharia law in schools and ensure constitutional teachings. Understand the implications for parents and students. In a rapidly changing educational landscape, parents and educators are increasingly concerned about the content being taught in schools. One significant legislative action has emerged from Florida, where…
Law enforcement agencies across the country- urban, rural, large, or small communities alike- are facing a growing crisis in recruitment and retention that is straining public safety at every level. Many agencies are operating below full strength and have been forced to reduce services as a result. According to a…
Across the country, correctional officers are facing a growing and deadly threat—exposure to fentanyl and other dangerous narcotics entering prisons through inmate mail. These exposures are not theoretical. They are happening in real time, putting the lives of correctional officers, staff, and inmates at serious risk. That is why Police…
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…