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I just wanted to bring this back for the Eric Burke Followers out there. I've been pondering the age old question that Eric likes to pose, "What has the FOP ever done for you?" Well, thankfully, I haven't felt the need to be too involved in our union business. I'm happy paying my dues and hoping the day never comes where I don't need to make the phone call. Here's what I can tell you the FOP HAS BEEN DOING for all of us and others while we simply be cops.
I know they have been covering my guys a lot lately in IA's. I've got these rookies doing god knows what, which I fully expect is going to land me in the hot seat someday. When they come to me with defeated puppy dog eyes, I give them Earnie FOP's px knowing that I don't have to worry about the possibly job ending questions that are sure to come.
I know that they have been securing us raises and retaining our benefit the best that they can. We may not be getting as much as others but we're doing better than others within the county. Kudos.
Anyone whose spoken to Jason Russell knows that the FOP did the right thing by him even though it didn't get him his job back. BTW, in case you didn't know, FOP and Jason won arbitration.
Did I mention getting an attorney in a shooting? Even in a shoot that isn't popular. Ask Eric if his coveted legal coverage covers you after the sheriff fires you. That's right, they don't. I know the FOP will cover me through thick and thin.
So, you guys wanting to help Eric get promoted, go ahead and drop the FOP. The funny thing is, this will get Eric nowhere. I'm going to keep the FOP, thank you. Maybe its time we get involved instead of dropping out.