PRESS
RELEASE from the Fraternal Order of Police
Chuck Canterbury, National President of the Fraternal
Order of Police, today announced the organization's endorsement of
Senator John S. McCain III for the office of President.
"The FOP carefully considered the records and the responses of both
candidates and, in our evaluation, Senator McCain will provide greater
leadership for our country and for our nation's law enforcement
officers," Canterbury said. "We will be proud to stand behind him this
November, and to stand with him for the next four years."
For a candidate to receive the endorsement of the Fraternal Order of
Police, he must receive a two-third majority of the National Board,
which is made up of one Trustee from each of the organization's State
Lodges.
"Our National Board, and the more than 327,000 members of the FOP,
acquainted themselves with Senator McCain's record, and, after meeting
with him face to face in July, he made it very clear that he is with us
on the issues most important to our members," Canterbury said. "Like
our members, he sees issues through the eyes of someone that has been
on the front lines. That is exactly the kind of perspective, and the
kind of leadership, that we need in the White House."
Canterbury cited Senator McCain's strong support for the FOP's efforts
to amend the Law Enforcement Officers' Safety Act and pledged to work
with the organization in crafting our nation's law enforcement policy.
"Senator John McCain is a proven leader with a clear record of support
for the men and women who put their lives on the line—just as he did—to
defend our communities and our nation," Canterbury said. "I am proud to
offer the Senator our endorsement today and I look forward to working
with the McCain Administration over the next four years."
The Fraternal Order of Police is the largest law enforcement labor
organization in the United States, with more than 327,000 members.