Potential Future Events: 

• July/August 2021: Diversity Week
• October 13-17: Police Weekend; D.C.
• February 2022: AFGE Legislative Convention
• June 2022: AFGE National Convention

AFGE's 2019 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Border Patrol Agent Jonathan Morales

AFGE’s Law Enforcement Office of the Year Award goes to…Border Patrol Agent Jonathan Morales who saved lives at the Chabad of Poway Synagogue shooting in San Diego last year.

Mission

The objective of the AFGE Law Enforcement Steering Committee is to provide assistance to all law enforcement personnel within AFGE by providing unity of action in all matters affecting the mutual interest of Law Enforcement personnel, nationally. 

The AFGE Law Enforcement Steering Committee will strive to provide an environment that promotes professional development, acknowledges Law Enforcement contributions, and supports collaborative efforts in furthering the betterment of working conditions for all of Law Enforcement.

Note: AFGE LEO Committee is not a bargaining council, but assists with and refers members to their Council and Local as appropriate. 

For more information or questions email [email protected].

• Tell Congress to support H.R. 962/S. 1888, the Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act
• Stand Up for Federal Law Enforcement Flyer
• First Responder Legislative Proposals Talking Points
• Join the AFGE Law Enforcement Committee
• Join the AFGE Federal Law Enforcement Committee Facebook Group
• Learn More About the Law Enforcement Equity Act
• Articles & Procedures of the Law Enforcement Steering Committee
• 2019 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award - Jonathan Morales

AFGE Law Enforcement Officer Workforce Issues and Legislation 

AFGE strongly supports the following legislation directly related to federal law enforcement officers. 

• H.R. 962 Law Enforcement Officer Equity Act would grant all federal law enforcement officers (LEOs) access to federal benefits including 6C special retirement benefits due to the level of training required and greater danger present in their profession. Introduced by Representative Bill Pascrell (NJ-9) in the House and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) in the Senate. House Cosponsors 
• S. 1888 Law Enforcement Officer Equity Act Senate bill introduced by Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Rob Portman (R-OH). Senate Cosponsors 
• H.R.1210 - LEOSA Reform Act would improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers.  This bill permits certain qualified current and retired law enforcement officers to carry firearms in certain federal facilities. Introduced by Representative Don Bacon (NE-2) House Cosponsors

Board:

• BOP/CPL: Joe Rojas
• Border Patrol/NBPC: Eric Sparkman
• VA/NVAC: Andrew Peterson (Chair)
• DOD/DEFCON: Gene Racano (Vice Chair)
• FPS: Anthony Lopes
• DC Metro/D14: Yolanda Kent (Secretary)

Subcommittees: 

• Communications: (Vacant) Matthew Humphry (VA)
• Field Services Education and Training: Jim Aldridge (VA)
• Legislative Political Mobilization: John Dunne (DOD)
• Membership and Organizing: Brendan Sullivan (DOD)
• Retirees & Legislative Coordinator: Don Drewett (BOP/CPL)  
• Women's and Fair Practice: (Vacant) Jason Anderson (Border Patrol)