Kilgore gets endorsement

This is good news for Jerry Kilgore. According to a press release

•  RICHMOND – Former Attorney General and Republican gubernatorial nominee Jerry Kilgore will accept the endorsement of the Fraternal Order of Police and two other law enforcement groups in a press conference at 11:15 a.m., Friday, September 30, 2005 at the Bell Tower at the State Capitol.  This is the first time the FOP has endorsed a Republican candidate for Governor since George Allen received it in 1993. In addition, Kilgore will accept the endorsement of the Law Enforcement Alliance for America and the Police Benevolent Association.  Simultaneously, Kilgore will unveil his “Law Enforcement Officers for Kilgore” coalition, which is designed to carry the message of his candidacy to the members of the law enforcement community and their friends and families.

This FOP endorsement plays well here at home. People pay attention to who the police support. Why?

•   The Fraternal Order of Police is the world's largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers, with more than 321,000 members in more than 2,100 lodges. We are the voice of those who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving our communities. We are committed to improving the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those we serve through education, legislation, information, community involvement, and employee representation. No one knows the dangers and the difficulties faced by today's police officers better than another officer, and no one knows police officers better than the FOP.
  Founded in 1915, we are still "Building on a Proud Tradition." 

Very good news for Kilgore indeed.