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FOP and eBay Strike Deal on Sale of FOP Items 06/08/2009
 
Chuck Canterbury, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, announced today that eBay, Inc. has finally agreed to prohibit the sale of certain items bearing the FOP insignia.

"Obviously, I am very pleased that were able to work with eBay officials to change company policy with respect to the sale of the FOP's items," Canterbury said. "Once they understood and recognized the dangers officers might face if they were deceived by an FOP badge or member identifier, they acted swiftly and in good faith to make the changes we requested."

The FOP adopted a resolution at its 58th National Biennial Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, calling for eBay to halt sales of items bearing the FOP insignia and other police identifiers. In its initial contact with eBay, the FOP pointed out the public safety risks of allowing non-law enforcement personnel to access such items, but the company allowed the sales to continue. Further dialogue with the online vendor led to a more productive engagement, culminating in an official change of policy which became effective on Friday, 5 June.

"I am very pleased with both the outcome and with eBay's willingness to work directly with us," Canterbury said. "They really came through and demonstrated that they are a reliable and responsible corporate citizen."

 

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