{"id":127353,"date":"2024-02-12T22:52:21","date_gmt":"2024-02-13T03:52:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=127353"},"modified":"2024-02-12T22:52:21","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T03:52:21","slug":"fourth-local-police-organization-supports-kevin-dellicker-for-congress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=127353","title":{"rendered":"Fourth Local Police Organization Supports Kevin Dellicker for Congress"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fraternal Order of Police Le-Hampton Lodge 35 votes unanimously to endorse Dellicker.<\/em><\/p>\n

HEIDELBERG TOWNSHIP, PA <\/strong>\u2013 The Fraternal Order of Police, Le-Hampton Lodge 35 announced their unanimous endorsement of Kevin Dellicker\u2019s campaign for Congress.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur unanimous vote to endorse Kevin Dellicker reflects our collective belief in his vision for a safer, more secure community and his ability to represent the interests of law enforcement at the national level,\u201d <\/strong>said Gene Hatcher, President of Le-Hampton Lodge 35. Hatcher went on to praise Dellicker\u2019s values, leadership, and \u201creadiness to be an effective advocate for us in Congress.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

The lodge also considered other candidates before deciding to unanimously support Dellicker. \u201cIn the process of our endorsement, we had the opportunity to meet with other candidates. However, Kevin Dellicker emerged as the clear choice for our members. His profound understanding of law enforcement\u2019s challenges, unwavering support for our officers, and commitment to providing the necessary resources and support set him apart.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dellicker thanked the organization for what its members do every day for the community. He said he was honored and humbled to earn their endorsement. \u201cOur law enforcement officers work tirelessly to serve and protect our communities, said Dellicker. \u201cThey deserve our respect, our gratitude, and our support.\u201d \u201cSafe Communities\u201d is a cornerstone of Dellicker\u2019s campaign.<\/p>\n

Le-Hampton Lodge 35 is the fourth local police organization to support Dellicker\u2019s bid for Congress. The lodge represents over 850 members from 41 different law enforcement agencies across Lehigh and Northampton Counties, including township and borough police and county sheriffs and detectives. They are the fourth FOP in the region to announce their support in the congressional race. Dellicker has received the support from all four.<\/p>\n

The local FOP organizations that have announced their support of Dellicker are:<\/p>\n