by Biggs For Congress
GILBERT – Today, the Arizona Fraternal Order of Police, representing over 9,000 members across the state, endorsed Andy Biggs for Arizona’s Fifth Congressional District.
“Your endorsement by the F.O.P., one of Arizona’s largest police organizations is based on your demonstrated support of significant public safety issues and reflects our beliefs that you best understand the difficult job faced by members of the law enforcement community”, said John Orotolano, President of the Fraternal Order of Police, Arizona State Lodge.
“I am honored to receive the support and trust of thousands of Arizona police officers,” Biggs said. “I am grateful for the sacrifices that they make everyday to ensure that our families and communities stay safe and secure. There are many public safety concerns facing our country, and I look forward to working alongside the members of our law enforcement in the U.S. House of Representatives to ensure that they are empowered to do their jobs to the best of their abilities.”
About the Fraternal Order of Police Officers, Arizona State Lodge
The Arizona F.O.P represents the interests of professional law enforcement officers working in agencies throughout the State. 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. Many of the benefits and rights afforded to Arizona law enforcement officers are the results of efforts by the Arizona F.O.P.
About Andy Biggs
Senator Andy Biggs is an Arizona native and has lived in Gilbert with his family for the past 25 years. He is married to Cindy and they have six children. He is a retired attorney and is licensed to practice in Arizona, Washington, and New Mexico. The Senator has a bachelor’s degree in Asian Studies from BYU and a J.D. degree from the University of Arizona. He earned a M.A. in Political Science from ASU and has done additional graduate work there. Senator Biggs served Legislative District 22 in the State House of Representatives for eight years before being elected to the State Senate in November of 2010. Andy has earned the designation “Champion of the Taxpayer” from Americans for Prosperity for his cumulative service in the state legislature and has been honored numerous times by the Goldwater Institute as a “Friend of Liberty.”