Press Release — Reno, NV
The Fraternal Order of Police Las Vegas Lodge #1, Nevada’s largest law enforcement organization, today announced its endorsement of Jill Derby in the race for Congress in Nevada’s Second District.
“The Fraternal Order of Police is proud to endorse and support Jill Derby for Congress,” said F.O.P. Endorsement Committee Chair Joe Bifano. “Jill Derby will be a real asset to Nevada’s law enforcement community. She will look out for the men and women who serve this great country and she will work to keep our communities safe.”
“I am honored to receive the endorsement of the Fraternal Order of Police,” said Jill Derby. “I strongly support those who give their all to protect and serve our communities. In Congress, I will fight to make sure that Nevada’s law enforcement community has the resources they need to keep our families safe.”
Today’s endorsement represents a shift from 2006, when the Lodge endorsed Dean Heller against Derby. This is the latest in a series of positive developments for Derby indicating growing momentum, including a recent Reno Gazette-Journal poll showing Heller leading Derby by a mere 5 points, 47-42.
The Fraternal Order of Police (F.O.P.) is the nation’s largest law enforcement organization, with over 321,000 members and 2,100 lodges throughout the United States. Founded in 1915, the F.O.P. represents professional law enforcement officers from municipal, county, state and federal agencies. Membership in the Fraternal Order of Police is open to all full time active and retired law enforcement officers, regardless of rank. F.O.P. Las Vegas Lodge #1 represents nearly 500 active and retired law enforcement officers across Nevada.