Politics & Government
State Rep. Callahan Endorsed By The CT State Fraternal Order Of Police
The CT State Fraternal Order of Police officially endorsed Callahan, the Republican candidate for the 108th District.
**News Release Submitted by State Rep. Patrick Callahan Campaign**
Sept. 4, 2024
The state chapter of the nation’s largest law enforcement agency said Thursday they are backing Patrick Callahan, State Representative for the 108th House District in New Fairfield, New Milford, Sherman, and Danbury for re-election.
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The Connecticut State Fraternal Order of Police officially endorsed Callahan, the Republican candidate for the 108th, believing he will best serve the needs of the law enforcement community and the public safety for Connecticut citizens.
“I was honored to receive the endorsement of the Connecticut State Fraternal Order of Police,” said Callahan. “I worked in the criminal justice field for nearly three decades as an Adult Probation Officer and a Chief Probation Officer, assigned to the Danbury Superior Court for the majority of my career, and working with offenders to reduce recidivism and produce successful outcomes for the individuals sentenced to Probation.”
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Callahan was proud to support law enforcement officers and their families by cosponsoring several pieces of legislation this year, which have been signed into law. During the 2024 session, he co-sponsored bills to expand the time period when the death of an officer is considered in the line of duty to include 24 hours after training or engaging in duties, and to require restitution to a law enforcement unit when a police animal is injured or killed.
The Fraternal Order of Police is the nation's largest law enforcement organization, with over 373,000 members and over 2,200 lodges throughout the United States. Its Connecticut chapter is based in Guilford. Founded in 1915, the F.O.P. represents professional, full time officers from all agencies of law enforcement, according to the organization's website. The organization is dedicated to improving working conditions, wages and benefits, while also monitoring legislation affecting law enforcement on the local, state and national levels.
For more information about Callahan or his platform, visit https://callahanforrep.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/Callahan108.
