Ohio Police Families' Association

04/08/2026

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Depression.
“Self-medication.”
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01/08/2026

STATEMENT by the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association on today’s ICE activity and political reaction in Minneapolis

(St. Paul, Minn.) Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association Interim Executive Director David Titus said,
“The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association stands firmly behind law enforcement officers, accountability under the law, and the safety of every Minnesota community.

Irresponsible, reckless rhetoric from political leaders attacking law enforcement has real and dangerous consequences for officers on the street. When officers are vilified, demonized, or used as political props, it fuels hostility, emboldens bad actors, and puts lives directly at risk.

MPPOA calls on leaders to stop the inflammatory language and respect the legal and investigative process.”

07/25/2025

Below is a link that has been set up for Officer Wagner’s family.

If you feel so compelled, please donate below. 👇🏼

*gofundme has been confirmed*

I am Kasie Tillman, sister-in-law to Phil. I have decided (wi… Kasie Tillman needs your support for Donate to Officer Phil Wagner’s Family for Immediate Relief

07/24/2025

Everyone here at the Ohio Police Families' Association is deeply saddened by the loss of Officer Wagner. 😔

Please continue to pray for the department, Officer Wagner’s family and friends, both blood and blue.
➖💙➖

07/24/2025

We are praying for the community of Lorain as well as surrounding, responding departments and families.
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07/04/2025

Wʜʏ ᴀʀᴇ ᴛʜᴇʀᴇ ɴᴏ ᴋɴᴏᴄᴋ ᴋɴᴏᴄᴋ ᴊᴏᴋᴇs ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ Aᴍᴇʀɪᴄᴀ?
𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗢𝗠 𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦! 🔔🇺🇸 🦅🍔🌭🍉🚔

From everyone at the Ohio Police Families' Association, we hope you have a happy 4𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝑱𝒖𝒍𝒚!!
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To our first responders working today, 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘! 🚨

06/29/2025

We cannot let the day end without 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 𝐊𝟗 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐬!

Mattis was the first law enforcement therapy dog in the State of Ohio and the sixth in the nation.

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📷: Franklin County Sheriff's Office

06/05/2025

𝗪𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗟𝗔𝗪 𝗘𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥.

#ᴘʀᴏᴛᴇᴄᴛᴏᴜʀᴘᴏʟɪᴄᴇ

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 5, 2025

Capital City Lodge #9 Stands United Behind “Protect Our Police” Initiative

COLUMBUS, OH — The Fraternal Order of Police Capital City Lodge #9 proudly supports the Ohio FOP’s new “Protect Our Police” initiative, set to launch June 5 in Columbus. This effort comes in direct response to the alarming surge in violence against law enforcement officers across Ohio during the month of May—an unacceptable trend that demands immediate action from elected leaders.

The initiative, led by Ohio FOP President Jay McDonald and supported by local FOP lodges, seeks to hold politicians accountable for inaction and failed policies that leave officers vulnerable and communities less safe. Capital City Lodge #9 President Brian Steel emphasized the significance of the campaign:

“Our officers are being ambushed, vilified, and failed by a criminal justice system that is more concerned with politics than public safety. ‘Protect Our Police’ is a call to action—because the men and women who risk their lives every day deserve more than thoughts and prayers. They deserve protection, accountability, and justice.”

The campaign also signals a shift toward more direct political engagement by the FOP, aiming to expose officials whose decisions—or lack thereof—have directly contributed to continued violence, especially in neighborhoods already facing hardship and instability.

FOP Lodge #9 calls on all citizens, public safety advocates, and members of the media to stand in solidarity with law enforcement and demand change from those in power.

06/03/2025

The Chicago Police Department extends our condolences to the members of Baldwin Park Police Department as they grieve the loss of one of their own. We stand with Baldwin Park Police Department, the community and Officer Riveros's family during this difficult time. We honor his service, courage and his commitment to protecting others.

05/27/2025

Statement from Morrow County Sheriff John L. Hinton on Fallen Deputy

Morrow County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Daniel Weston Sherrer was killed in the line of duty on May 26, 2025 while responding to a domestic situation.

Daniel was 31 years old and joined the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office on May 16, 2021. He is survived by his parents and numerous loved ones.

The Sheriff’s Office is grateful for the outpouring of support from our community and fellow law enforcement officers across the state and country. Our county is a closely-tied community which has always supported its law enforcement agencies and that backing is evident during this time of grief. The many expressions of thoughts and prayers for the Sherrer family and our office are greatly appreciated.

Funeral arrangements will be announced once finalized.

05/27/2025

We are deeply saddened by the news out of Morrow County.

Please keep the family, both blood and blue, in your prayers. 🖤 💙 🖤