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WISCONSINPROFESSIONALPOLICEASSOCIATIONServing Wisconsins Finest Since 1932.

Dear Fellow NAPO Members:

As many of you know, the national effort to eviscerate public employee bargaining rightssurged with new life earlier this year in Wisconsin when our governor, Scott Walker,proposed legislation to undo our collective bargaining laws and more than 50 years oflabor peace. Wisconsins officers have seen vital rights like the ability to bargain overhealth insurance stolen from them. And while they were impacted less than other publicemployees, law enforcement officers know full well that their remaining rights are ripefor a further attack if something does not change very soon. We have seen ScottWalker grant millions of dollars in tax breaks to corporations and the wealthy while atthe same time gut the funding used to keep our communities safe, all at a time whenassaults on officers continue to increase at an alarming rate. These cuts will impact

public safety and officer safety, and law enforcement officers cannot stand idly by andallow that to happen. That is why officers from all across the state stood withWisconsins labor community to participate in the historic and massive rallies at ourState Capitol, and that is why I am approaching you now to ask for your assistance.

At present, an effort to recall Governor Scott Walker has begun. There is a huge grass-roots effort underway to replace him with someone who will protect and promote ourstate and the dedicated men and women who serve its citizens. In the last ninemonths, I have spoken and corresponded with quite a few of you to share our story andto discuss how what happens here will likely affect you. In a fashion that is typicalamong law enforcement officers, many of you have asked me how you can help put an

end to this dangerous trend. Officers across the country appreciate that if the dominofalls in Wisconsin, the likelihood that they will be next will be exponentially greater. Bycontrast, if the recall effort of Scott Walker is successful, governors around the countrywill do whatever they can to avoid sharing a similar fate.

In order to play a substantive role in this recall process, to allow other police groupsfrom across the country to support our cause, and to inform the voting public why ScottWalker is bad for law enforcement, the Wisconsin Professional Police Association(WPPA) has established the Cops for Justice Fund. This independent expenditurefund can legally accept both political and organizational resources. Decisions onexpenditures from this fund to support our recall election participation and our fight to

preserve collective bargaining will be made by the members of our political actioncommittee, which consists of active law enforcement officers from across Wisconsin.

Police officers used to be safe from political meddling and drastic cuts, but it is clear thatthis is no longer true. It has never been more crucial for our nations law enforcementcommunity to stand together to preserve fair wages and benefits, thus ensuring thequality of life that our children deserve. Please consider making a contribution today tohelp us. No matter how small, any support would be greatly appreciated. Scott Walker

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has millions of dollars pouring in from the wealthy backers to whom he panders. Wemust show them all that we are stronger and our collective voice is louder!

Anyone with questions is welcome to contact me directly, either by telephone at800.362.8838, or by e-mail atpalmer@wppa.com. Contributions may be made payable

to: Cops for Justice Fund and mailed to:

Wisconsin Professional Police Assn.c/o Cops for Justice Fund660 John Nolen Drive, Suite 300Madison, WI 53713

While contributions to this fund are not tax deductible, they will certainly be put to gooduse. Wisconsin, and indeed the rest of the nation, must come to know that collectivebargaining is sacred, and that public safety doesnt just happen, it is made possible byhaving a well-trained, well-equipped, and well-respected police workforce. Please help

us make that message loud and clear.

Thank you in advance for your consideration.

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