Prosecutors added a charge of conspiracy to commit wire fraud for these four officers earlier this year. Energy and Natural Resources and Public Land, Vice Chair on Energy, Climate, & Grid Security Subcommittee, Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee. Mack and CSPOAs primary argument is the false claim that the powers of the county sheriff supersede those of any other federal, state or local authorities, as long as the intent is to protect American citizens from enemies foreign or domestic. Provo, UT 84601. The charities claimed to help police and run educational programs. The Committee for Police Officers Defense (CPOD) is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that raises funds to provide financial assistance to the families of law Contributions from this PAC to federal candidates, Contributions to this PAC from individual donors of $200 or more. WebNational Police Defense Foundation has earned a 3/4 Star rating on Charity Navigator. The complaint also alleged that Dierks and LeConte had filed inaccurate registration and IRS forms that made it appear they spent more money than they did on programming expenses to help police officers. Business Profile for Police Officer Defense Alliance As late as 2018, back in Arizona, Mack ran for Arizonas 8th Congressional District, but came in eighth in the Republican primary with 1.42% of the vote. According to Ramos, the county commissioners voted 4-1 to join CSPOA. Good afternoon, Chair and Ranking Member , and distinguished members of the sub-committee. If youre looking to support a good cause, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is a great option. Follow the money on gun rights and gun control groups. WebTo Apply: Visit our HR Page . The event was cohosted by CSPOA and the Montgomery County Sheriffs Office. What is clear is that over the past 10 years, Richard Mack has succeeded in spreading his extremist ideas to a substantial minority of sheriffs offices in the United States. View its full profile in our Outside Spending section.