Mount Rainier Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #85

06/20/2025

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Police officers in one Maryland city are calling for the city manager to step down.

06/19/2025

We want change! We want the retaliation to stop! We want to effectively run our police department without the city manager dictating the Chief’s every decision! Fox 5 DC

06/18/2025

We want Change!! We want support!! How else do we make our voices HEARD!

06/18/2025

The mayor stated last night during the meeting that nothing was submitted regarding the vote of no confidence…Ma’am it was sent on the 12th…And we know the city received it because the following day, our union president was terminated “without explanation”. So are we now in the practice of providing inaccurate information to the public? Do we need to continue to release information to the public or will you finally LISTEN TO US AND DO WHATS RIGHT?! The safety of the citizens is in your hands!

06/18/2025

You heard it here first folks! A concern citizen asked a legitimate question that was DEFLECTED! Why you may ask? Because they only want transparency and accountability from everyone else but not themselves. This proves our point that our concerns about the issues affecting our police department are and has been IGNORED! ABC7 NBC Washington Fox 5 DC DC News Now WTOP News Maryland State Fraternal Order of Police

06/17/2025

In lieu of tonight’s meeting,  On behalf of the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 85, we are hopeful for the urgent call to action of the immediate removal of City Manager Koroush Kamali.

Mr. Kamali has demonstrated a profound lack of the experience and leadership necessary to oversee city operations—particularly those involving public safety. The safety and well-being of our community are now in serious jeopardy due to his ongoing mismanagement, fear tactics, retaliation and lack of understanding of municipal governance.

Our members have dedicated their lives to protecting this city, but their morale is at an all-time low. We are not alone in our concern—numerous city employees and community members, who wish to remain anonymous due to fear of retaliation, have voiced their support for this action. Their courage speaks volumes about the toxic environment that has taken hold under Mr. Kamali’s leadership.

The recent termination of our union president is not only an insult to our organization but a direct threat to labor representation and the principles of fairness. This move further confirms that dissent is not tolerated under Mr. Kamali’s regime, reinforcing our belief that his continued presence is a danger to both employee welfare and public trust.

We have witnessed the city attempt to gloss over these issues by highlighting the graduation of officers hired many months ago, attempting to feign support for the Police Department. Let us be clear: this hollow gesture does not reflect reality. The truth is that officers are actively seeking employment elsewhere, and the city’s ability to recruit and retain qualified law enforcement professionals is rapidly deteriorating.

Would you want the County Police, who may have a response time of 5-7 minutes (or longer ) or would you prefer to keep our own city police that can respond to danger within the city in less than 2 minutes? That is what will happen if all of the current officers we have decide to leave. Furthermore the removal of our badge on all internal and external documents and emails will remove the pride, authority and authenticity of police matter materials.

Should the mayor and council fail to act, the Fraternal Order of Police will be left with no choice but to begin releasing documents to the public that further reveal the extent of this administration’s failures. We are prepared to escalate our efforts until appropriate and decisive action is taken.

The time for diplomacy has passed. The safety of our citizens and the integrity of our Police Department are at stake. We urge you—immediately and without delay—to remove Koroush Kamali from his position as City Manager. The community deserves better. Our officers deserve better. And the city’s future depends on it.

Our question to the community is this, You don’t want a dictator to run our country, but are ok with a dictator running our city?

06/12/2025

Please see following message

To: The Honorable Members of the City Council of Mount Rainier and Community partners

Dear Members of the City Council, and Community Partners,

On behalf of the men and women of the Mount Rainier Police Department represented by the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 85, we write to formally express our vote of no confidence in City Manager, Koroush Kamali due to a pattern of retaliation, discrimination, harassment, and fostering a toxic workplace culture within the Police Department.
The actions and failures of the City Manager have created an environment where morale has plummeted, trust in city leadership has been eroded, fear is the driving force behind all decision making and the integrity of the police department has been compromised. These actions, many of which have been deliberately concealed from the public, include but are not limited to:

• Retaliatory behavior against officers and leadership for expressing dissent or raising legitimate concerns.
• Discriminatory treatment of personnel based on protected characteristics, leading to a deeply divided and fearful workplace.
• Harassment of employees through both direct and indirect actions that have caused undue stress, psychological harm, and professional damage.
• The creation and perpetuation of a toxic workplace in which professionalism, safety, and mental wellness have been sacrificed for control and personal agendas.

Under the City Manager’s leadership, the police department has been undermined, marginalized, and politicized, impairing our ability to serve the community with honor, effectiveness, and consistency. Turnover has increased, staffing levels have suffered, and recruitment efforts have been hampered — all while public safety remains paramount. We have exhausted internal avenues to address these concerns without remedy. The Mayor and the former and current City Council have all been made aware personally of Koroush Kamali’s behavior and mistreatment of not only the staff and city’s employees but respected members of our public and community. In speaking out, we now demand accountability, transparency, and a commitment to restoring ethical leadership in our city government. However, we know by bringing these matters to the forefront, the retaliation will severely increase from this point on.

Accordingly, the Mount Rainier Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 85 calls for the immediate removal or resignation of City Manager and the appointment of a competent, fair, and professional successor who can begin the process of healing and rebuilding trust. We request this matter be placed on the agenda for the next City Council meeting and that the voices of those who serve this community every day be taken seriously.

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04/14/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Our Lodge proudly supports Councilmember Danielle Carter for Mayor!

01/09/2025

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is here! We recognize the remarkable men and women in blue who work relentlessly to keep our communities secure!

01/28/2023

From President Ruffin (President of Mount Rainier Police Lodge 85) in the matter of Tyre Nichols

As the nation watched in horror, sadness, and in complete disbelief of the brutal mistreatment of Tyre Nichols, On this day January 28, 2023, I come before you with these prolific words to express our deepest concerns and sympathy over the tragic death of Tyre Nichols.

I cannot stress enough how strongly the men and women of the Mt. Rainier Police Department condemn the behavior that we all witness in those videos. The actions of those officers that were sworn to protect and serve their community are no way a representation of the great men and women who serve our community here in the City of Mount Rainier.

We stand in solidarity with other police departments across the nation and the Nichols family during this tragedy. Please continue to pray for peace for this nation and healing for the Nichols family.

12/03/2022

Our first ever shop with a cop was a huge success. We want to thank our sister agencies for assisting us! Photo cred Cruiser Vids