Lodge 5 endorses Governor Shapiro for reelection based on his strong track record of supporting law enforcement and investing in public safety

Governor Shapiro is running for reelection to continue keeping Pennsylvania communities safe, supporting law enforcement, and making sure police officers have the resources they need to protect and serve their fellow Pennsylvanians

PENNSYLVANIA – Today, the Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5 announced its endorsement of Governor Josh Shapiro for reelection, highlighting the Governor’s record of showing up, strengthening public safety through investments in law enforcement, and helping build trust in the communities they serve.

The Philadelphia FOP represents over 14,000 active and retired police officers and sheriff’s deputies who protect and fight for the best interests of law enforcement officers across the City of Philadelphia. Governor Shapiro has stood with the men and women who keep Philadelphia safe — and he is the leader they trust to continue leading our Commonwealth.

This announcement comes following the endorsement of the Pennsylvania State Troopers Association, as the Governor continues to build a strong coalition of support for reelection to continue moving our Commonwealth forward.

“I am honored to have the support of the Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5 for reelection — and I’m going to keep fighting for the brave law enforcement officers who work to keep Philadelphia safe every single day,” said Governor Josh Shapiro. “I believe all Pennsylvanians deserve to be safe and feel safe in their communities — and we have focused every day on funding law enforcement and supporting the men and women that protect and serve our Commonwealth. So long as I’m Governor, we’re going to keep putting public safety first, investing in violence prevention, and supporting law enforcement.”

Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5 President Roosevelt L. Poplar:

“Over the last four years, Governor Shapiro has continued to show up and support our members and the men and women in law enforcement who keep Philadelphia — and the Commonwealth — safe. The Governor has delivered on his promise to invest in public safety, he has shown up with us in times of tragedy, and he has proven his commitment to keeping our officers and the communities we serve safe.

“Every day, he has shown a commendable ability to work with local law enforcement and deliver the resources and support we need to protect and serve our friends, families, and neighbors. The Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5 is proud to support Governor Shapiro in his reelection and we look forward to our continued partnership in keeping the City of Philadelphia safe.”

Since taking office, Governor Shapiro has fought to make sure all Pennsylvanians can be safe and feel safe in their communities by securing funding for over 2,000 additional law enforcement officers across Pennsylvania, investing more than $1 billion through community-based violence prevention grants, and strengthening partnerships between law enforcement and the communities they serve.

As a result of the Governor’s work in partnership with law enforcement and local leaders, crime is down and the Commonwealth is safer than it was four years ago.

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