H.R. 218 IS LAW!
NATIONAL CONCEALED CARRY FOR COPS
SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT!

H.R. 218, "The Law Enforcement Officer's Safety Act"
is now national law!

Since LEAA first drafted "National Concealed Carry for Cops" twelve years ago, we have fought tirelessly to see this law bring much-needed protection to police officers, their families and our communities.
Read the complete text of H.R. 218

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Celebrating victory after twelve long years of steadfast work, LEAA Exec. Director Jim Fotis and
Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham stand in the White House before the table where, moments later,
President George W. Bush signed H.R. 218 into law.

read LEAA Press Release of 22 July 2004

H.R. 218 / S. 253 Online Resources:
everything you need is right here!

H.R. 218 Summary: clear and concise summary of H.R. 218 and what it means to the safety of police officers and communities across America.

H.R. 218 at a Glance: a rapid overview in words and pictures; see the people involved and those we are trying to protect.

H.R. 218 Legislative Overview: from day one to today, a quick synopsis of the battle to protect American law enforcement officers and their families.

H.R. 218 Legislative History: articles, letters and press releases along the history of this bill.

H.R. 218 Talking Points: key points in the H.R. 218 debate.

The full text of H.R. 218

GET INVOLVED!
The passage of H.R. 218 was accomplished only through the dedication and generosity of our Members and Supporters. The Law Enforcement Officer's Safety Act is the greatest single victory of it's kind in decades... but we aren't stopping here. Get involved and become a part of the most effective, grass-roots assembly of law enforcement, crime victims and concerned citizens... united for justice!

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Join those fighting for you... I did.

~ Ed Nowicki
34 year law enforcement veteran
Exec. Dir., International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA)
Exec. Dir., National Criminal Justice Training Council (NCJTC)
Police Use of Force Instructor and Judicially Recognized Use of Force Expert
Founder and Former Exec. Dir., American Society of Law Enforcement Training (ASLET)
Former Talk Radio Show Host, American Crime Line and LEAA Life Member

It’s A Thin Blue Line... Which Side Are You On?
Six Reasons You Need To Be a Part of LEAA!

6. H.R. 218 ­ LEAA co-authored the legislation and has led the fight to pass national concealed carry for cops for more than a decade ­ no other group has fought longer or harder! (click here to join online or to make a contribution to support H.R. 218.)

5. Cops Under Fire in The Media ­ From racial profiling, to use of force, to high speed pursuits, LEAA is a leader in bringing balance to the media when it comes to issues that concern cops on the street. (click here to join online)

4. A Force in Washington ­ How many police groups opposed the Federal Consent Decree takeover of local law enforcement before it became law? We Did! LEAA is a strong voice in Washington for issues that make a real difference to the rank and file. (click here to join online)

3. Common Sense Criminal Justice Policy ­ LEAA’s model legislation at the state level on issues from making it a felony to even try to disarm an officer, to removing weight training and fighting classes from prisons to making sure criminals serve the sentences they are given. LEAA is a voice for reason in state capitols across the country. (click here to join online)

2. Standing up to Soft Judges ­ LEAA is the only national police group exposing the records of soft on crime and anti-cop judges up for nomination and election ­ even when it means we’re hit with lawsuits and threats from fellow judges. (click here to join online)

1. Bringing Cops and Honest Citizens Together ­ LEAA is an alliance between law enforcement professionals and honest, law abiding citizens. Cops on the street have enough to worry about from criminals. To stand up to self-serving politicians, soft judges and biased reporters they need the partnership of the public at large ­ and that’s what LEAA is all about. (click here to join online)

The Law Enforcement Alliance of America...
Outspoken, Hard-Hitting and Unapologetically Pro-Cop

IF YOU HAVE ANY STORIES INVOLVING OFF-DUTY OR RETIRED COPS IN DANGER WHO USED THEIR FIREARM TO PROTECT THE COMMUNITY, PLEASE DROP US AN EMAIL WITH SPECIFIC DETAILS SO WE CAN SHARE THESE HEROIC EFFORTS!