The National Police Association participated in the Attorney General’s Summit on Victims of Violent Crime on September 24, 2026, in Indianapolis, joining surviving family members and federal leaders to address the impacts of violent crime and advocate for law enforcement support. Attorney Thomas Kenniff represented the organization at the gathering, which was led by Attorney General Todd Blanche to examine public safety obligations and the human consequences of violent crime.
Summit Focus on Victims and Law Enforcement Support
The September 24 summit brought federal leadership together with victims and surviving family members to discuss enforcement, accountability, and the role of the justice system. Attorney General Todd Blanche led the proceedings, which featured participation from high-ranking officials including FBI Director Kash Patel and White House Border Czar Tom Homan. According to Thomas Kenniff, who represented the National Police Association, these federal officials conveyed a shared commitment to backing law enforcement officers in their duties.
Discussions centered on the necessity of holding violent offenders accountable while simultaneously equipping officers with the support required to carry out public safety missions. Kenniff noted that the gathering highlighted concerns regarding unequal enforcement practices that he assessed as protecting offenders at the expense of police officers and law-abiding citizens.
Perspectives from Angel Families and Immigration Policies
A primary focus of the summit involved testimony from Angel Families, whose accounts illustrated the personal toll of violent crime and the consequences of federal immigration policies and permissive release protocols. Kenniff described sitting in the front row and hearing families process their experiences as a powerful and heart-wrenching aspect of the event, reflecting the anguish of individuals who feel let down by government protections at multiple levels.
For the National Police Association, these survivor accounts reinforced ongoing advocacy efforts. The organization emphasized the importance of fair treatment for police officers, specifically pointing to instances where officers face criminal charges from anti-police district attorneys for performing their duties, such as the case involving former New York City Police Department officer Omar Habib.
National Police Association Objectives and Leadership Context
The National Police Association operates as a nonprofit organization focused on supporting law enforcement through advocacy, education, and legal involvement. Following his meeting with Attorney General Blanche—who thanked the organization for its participation—Kenniff stated that the summit’s core message aligns with the NPA’s mission: honoring victims through strict law enforcement, addressing vulnerabilities in public safety policies, and standing firmly behind police officers working to prevent future tragedies.
Thomas Kenniff is a founding partner at the law firm Raiser & Kenniff, P.C., a television legal analyst, and the author of the legal-political thriller Tuxedo Park.
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