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OPA News Release: [03/19/2004]
Contact Name: Lisa
Kruska
Phone Number: (202) 693-4676
U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Recognized by FOP
for Her Support of Law Enforcement Officials
PHILADELPHIA—U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao was
honored by the National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) with the
President’s Award at the National FOP Spring Board Meeting in
Philadelphia, PA. FOP National President Chuck Canterbury presented the award
to Secretary Chao.
“I am deeply honored to be associated with the Fraternal Order of
Police, the largest law enforcement union in this country, in accepting this
prestigious award,” said Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao. “I am
proud of the excellent working relationship the Department of Labor and the
Fraternal Order of Police share. I have great respect and admiration for the
men and women in blue who put their lives on the line every day to ensure
safety in our communities. The FOP’s commitment to those who work in law
enforcement is second to none.”
Since 1915, the FOP has conferred fewer than 15 President’s awards.
Secretary Chao was chosen for her steadfast and unwavering support of the
rights of rank and file law enforcement officers and her efforts to provide
assistance to the survivors of law enforcement officers who have lost their
lives in the line of duty.
“Secretary Chao and her dedicated staff have a genuine interest in
and concern for law enforcement labor issues,” said FOP National President
Chuck Canterbury. “This Labor Department has an open door policy to the
FOP. There has never been an occasion where the Secretary, or other Labor
officials, have been unable or unwilling to reply to an inquiry to address one
of our concerns.”
The Fraternal Order of Police is the world's largest organization of
sworn law enforcement officers, with more than 310,000 members in more than
2,100 lodges. They are the voice of those who dedicate their lives to
protecting and serving our communities. The FOP is committed to improving the
working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those they
serve through education, legislation, information, community involvement, and
employee representation.
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