Patriot,

I’ve worn the badge for more than 50 years. I’ve seen good cops go into dangerous situations and come out heroes. And I’ve seen good cops get railroaded for doing their jobs.

That’s what’s happening right now to Officer Shane Lamond—and I’m asking you to stand with him.

Shane needs our help TODAY to fund his appeal and push for a presidential pardon. His legal team is fighting to overturn a conviction that should never have happened, but time and resources are running out.

Shane is a decorated U.S. Air Force veteran who served 23 years with the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department.

Two Achievement Medals.
A Lifesaving Award.
4th District Lieutenant of the Year.
A Ribbon of Valor for defending the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

This is a man who has given everything to protect our country and our communities.

And yet—on December 23, 2024—Shane was convicted on one count of obstruction of justice and three counts of making false statements.

Why? Because prosecutors twisted standard law enforcement intelligence work into a crime. Shane’s “offense” was building rapport with a subject to gather information—exactly what intelligence commanders are trained to do.

It was part of his job to track threats, gather intel, and protect the public. Instead of being recognized for his service, Shane was branded a criminal and sentenced to 18 months in federal prison.

Shane followed in the footsteps of his father, a decorated U.S. Army military intelligence officer. His father passed away before Shane became head of the Intelligence Branch at MPD, but Shane carried that torch proudly. He led from the front, just like his dad taught him.

Now, instead of serving his community, Shane sits in a prison cell—his career destroyed, his reputation shattered, and his family struggling.

Patriot, this is WRONG. And we cannot let it stand.

NCPD has launched a clemency petition to President Trump and is working with Shane’s legal team to appeal this outrageous conviction. But that fight takes money—money Shane’s family simply doesn’t have.

We need to raise emergency funds to keep his defense moving forward.

Donate now to help overturn Shane’s conviction and win his pardon!

Every day Shane spends behind bars is a disgrace to the rule of law. This case sends a chilling message to every cop in America: do your job, and you could be next.

I’ve spent my life standing up for law enforcement. And I’m asking you—right now—to stand with me, with NCPD, and with Officer Shane Lamond.

This is about defending more than one man. This is about defending every man and woman who wears the badge.

Please don’t wait. Shane’s appeal is moving forward—and every day counts.

Thank you for standing for justice,

Sheriff Joe Arpaio
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