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Police Unions Call for the Rule of Law

January 25, 2025

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) put out the following statement, which condemns blanket pardons for convicted criminals—including the January 6 rioters—and underscores the need to protect the rule of law:

Crimes against law enforcement are not just attacks on individuals or public safety — they are attacks on society and undermine the rule of law. Allowing those convicted of these crimes to be released early diminishes accountability and devalues the sacrifices made by courageous law enforcement officers and their families.

When perpetrators of crimes, especially serious crimes, are not held fully accountable, it sends a dangerous message that the consequences for attacking law enforcement are not severe, potentially emboldening others to commit similar acts of violence.

The IACP and FOP call on policymakers, judicial authorities, and community leaders to ensure that justice is upheld by enforcing full sentences, especially in cases involving violence against law enforcement. This approach reaffirms our commitment to the rule of law, public safety, and the protection of those who risk their lives for our communities.

Read the full statement here.

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