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Yahoo
06-06-2025
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Sherwood Fraternal Order of Police voice support for proposed gun range
Video: New Sherwood development raises concerns in Brushy Island community SHERWOOD, Ark. – A gun range project that has been met with controversy has received the support of the city's Fraternal Order of Police. The shooting range is part of a proposed 22-acre project in the Brushy Island district, which will support an administrative building, a maintenance and operations center, a wash bay, and the police shooting range. The city has broken ground on the project. New Sherwood development raises concerns in Brushy Island community The Sherwood Mathis-Lowe Lodge 15 stated in a Friday announcement that it supports the range. The statement went on to call the range 'imperative' for officer training. 'In previous years, officers have had to travel long distances or to locations with heavy restrictions [to train], preventing us from adequately training on specific techniques,' the announcement states. 'Our officers must be adequately trained in the best techniques to keep the public safe and violent crime out of our city.' The FOP also thanked Mayor Heye-Townsell and the Sherwood City Council for their support of the project. Some residents of the unincorporated Brushy Island have expressed concern about the project's impact and the safety considerations of the range. Fireworks & Foodtrucks celebration returns to Sherwood on July 3 Heye-Townsell, who said previously that the project has been in the works since 2023, and Sherwood Police Chief Jeff Hagar have said the range is designed with safety in mind. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Yahoo
Police shoot 19-year-old knife-wielding man in Gahanna
This article discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available 24/7. To reach the 24/7 Crisis Text Helpline, text 4HOPE to 741741. GAHANNA, Ohio (WCMH) – A Gahanna police officer shot a knife-wielding 19-year-old on Thursday morning, according to the Fraternal Order of Police. The shooting happened at about 9:45 a.m. in the 300 block of Lincolnshire Road, just east of Interstate 270. According to a city of Gahanna spokesperson, all officers are safe and there is no threat to the community. The spokesperson said an officer was responding to a mental health situation and shot the individual, who was taken to a hospital. The man has been identified as Makhi McMillan, 19. The officer who shot McMillan began rendering aid immediately, according to police. The FOP said McMillan was threatening to hurt a family member and ignored the officer's commands to drop the knife. Unsolved Ohio: Who killed Amy Jo Nelson? Family wants answers in 2017 homicide A large section of Lincolnshire Road was closed while detectives continued their investigation. McMillan was hospitalized in serious condition, and he has been charged with felonious assault. The shooting is the fourth such incident to occur involving a law enforcement member over the past two weeks. On May 26 Morrow County Deputy Daniel Sherrer was killed during an encounter on a domestic disturbance call. Four days later a Marysville officer was struck during a similar call. And on May 28 two officers were injured in a shooting after a traffic stop in Mifflin Township. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
National Police Union signals strong support for President Trump's ‘Big, Beautiful Bill'
The largest police union in the country has issued an endorsement of key provisions of the President Donald Trump-backed "big, beautiful" budget bill. National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) President Patrick Yoes announced strong support for the bill on Wednesday evening, saying "the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' is more than legislation—it is a promise kept to the public safety officers across the country and a bold step toward an economy that respects, rewards, and uplifts the people who keep it safe." Yoes expressed strong support for two provisions in the bill, a tax deduction for overtime pay and an increase in the state and local tax (SALT) deductions, which the FOP said are important to the rank-and-file members of the 377,000-member organization. The FOP president praised the leadership of Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson for passing the bill in Congress. Duffy Urges Senate To Pass Big Beautiful Bill's $12.5B Air Traffic System Fix The bill passed the House after an all-night debate last week in which Republicans squeezed out a victory in a 215-214 vote. The bill now faces significant opposition from Democrats and some Republicans in the Senate. Read On The Fox News App "President Trump first proposed the elimination of Federal income taxes on overtime while still a candidate, and we are very pleased that a similar provision is included in the 'One Big, Beautiful Bill Act,'" Yoes said. Regarding the bill's increase in SALT deductions, the FOP praised portions of the big, beautiful bill that would create a tax deduction for income taxes on overtime earnings for those who earn less than $160,000 per year as well as increase the SALT deduction to $40,000 for all taxpayers earning less than $500,000 per year. SALT deduction caps primarily benefit people living in high-cost-of-living areas like New York City, Los Angeles, and their surrounding areas. Republicans representing those areas have framed raising the SALT deduction cap as an existential issue, arguing that a failure to address it could cost the GOP the House majority in the 2026 midterms. Blue State Republicans Threaten Mutiny Over State And Local Taxes In Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Meanwhile, Republicans representing lower-tax states are largely wary of raising the deduction cap, believing that it incentivizes blue states' high-tax policies. Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., told Fox News that he is hopeful the Senate would address the SALT deductions, positing that the provision would add $385 billion to U.S. deficit spending. Yoes, however, said "the current cap on SALT deductions uniquely and unfairly penalizes law enforcement officers, who often are required to live within a certain distance of the jurisdictions they serve—removing a valuable mechanism that allowed for a reduction in their cost of living." Speaker Johnson Reaches Tentative Deal With Blue State Republicans To Boost Cap On 'Salt' Deduction He said the SALT deduction is also "a valuable way of supporting local budgets as law enforcement agencies are facing an array of financial challenges associated with inflated costs of equipment, vehicles, and personnel, especially with respect to the ongoing recruitment and retention crisis." "These are critical provisions to ensure those in the law enforcement profession have a better quality of life," said Yoes. "We appreciate that President Trump is always fighting for our nation's law enforcement officers."Original article source: National Police Union signals strong support for President Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill'
Fox News
29-05-2025
- Business
- Fox News
National Police Union signals strong support for President Trump's ‘Big, Beautiful Bill'
The largest police union in the country has issued an endorsement of key provisions of the President Donald Trump-backed "big, beautiful" budget bill. National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) President Patrick Yoes announced strong support for the bill on Wednesday evening, saying "the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' is more than legislation—it is a promise kept to the public safety officers across the country and a bold step toward an economy that respects, rewards, and uplifts the people who keep it safe." Yoes expressed strong support for two provisions in the bill, a tax deduction for overtime pay and an increase in the state and local tax (SALT) deductions, which the FOP said are important to the rank-and-file members of the 377,000-member organization. The FOP president praised the leadership of Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson for passing the bill in Congress. The bill passed the House after an all-night debate last week in which Republicans squeezed out a victory in a 215-214 vote. The bill now faces significant opposition from Democrats and some Republicans in the Senate. "President Trump first proposed the elimination of Federal income taxes on overtime while still a candidate, and we are very pleased that a similar provision is included in the 'One Big, Beautiful Bill Act,'" Yoes said. Regarding the bill's increase in SALT deductions, the FOP praised portions of the big, beautiful bill that would create a tax deduction for income taxes on overtime earnings for those who earn less than $160,000 per year as well as increase the SALT deduction to $40,000 for all taxpayers earning less than $500,000 per year. SALT deduction caps primarily benefit people living in high-cost-of-living areas like New York City, Los Angeles, and their surrounding areas. Republicans representing those areas have framed raising the SALT deduction cap as an existential issue, arguing that a failure to address it could cost the GOP the House majority in the 2026 midterms. Meanwhile, Republicans representing lower-tax states are largely wary of raising the deduction cap, believing that it incentivizes blue states' high-tax policies. Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., told Fox News that he is hopeful the Senate would address the SALT deductions, positing that the provision would add $385 billion to U.S. deficit spending. Yoes, however, said "the current cap on SALT deductions uniquely and unfairly penalizes law enforcement officers, who often are required to live within a certain distance of the jurisdictions they serve—removing a valuable mechanism that allowed for a reduction in their cost of living." He said the SALT deduction is also "a valuable way of supporting local budgets as law enforcement agencies are facing an array of financial challenges associated with inflated costs of equipment, vehicles, and personnel, especially with respect to the ongoing recruitment and retention crisis." "These are critical provisions to ensure those in the law enforcement profession have a better quality of life," said Yoes. "We appreciate that President Trump is always fighting for our nation's law enforcement officers."
Business Upturn
20-05-2025
- Health
- Business Upturn
Sierra Tucson Receives National Fraternal Order of Police Recognition
By GlobeNewswire Published on May 20, 2025, 19:20 IST TUCSON, Ariz., May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sierra Tucson, one of the country's leading behavioral health treatment centers, announced that its Red, White and Blue program has been officially recognized and approved by the National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). The treatment center's Red, White and Blue program offers residential treatment that is tailored to meet the unique needs of first responders. The FOP officially recognized the distinguished program as a vetted wellness resource for law enforcement professionals and their families. This designation, awarded through the FOP's Approved Provider Bulletin (APB), reflects Sierra Tucson's commitment to delivering culturally competent, trauma-informed care. Programs listed in the APB undergo a rigorous review process to ensure that they meet the highest standards for serving the law enforcement community. 'We are honored to have received this recognition from the National Fraternal Order of Police,' said Sierra Tucson CEO Timothy Palus. 'We understand that first responders face circumstances unlike those in other professions, and this affirms our dedication to providing high-quality care that addresses the realities of life in law enforcement.' About Sierra Tucson Sierra Tucson is a nationally recognized provider of residential and outpatient treatment for adults who are struggling with addictions, the effects of trauma, chronic pain, mood and anxiety disorders, and co-occurring conditions. Located on 160 acres in Tucson, Arizona, the campus offers a serene environment to focus on healing and recovery. Treatment options at Sierra Tucson include inpatient treatment, residential care, partial hospitalization programming, intensive outpatient programming and detoxification services. For more information, please visit Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. GlobeNewswire provides press release distribution services globally, with substantial operations in North America and Europe.
