On the recordMay 16, 2023
This week is National Police Week, a time to thank our brave men and women in law enforcement and honor those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Police departments in small communities, like many in the Central Valley, struggle to have enough funding to recruit, train, and provide resources for their officers. As I meet with law enforcement across my district, I hear firsthand just how much stress is being placed on these officers, who are consistently being asked to do more with less resources. Despite all of this, our police officers still wake up each morning, put their uniforms on, and go into our communities to uphold their oath to protect and serve, knowing very well that they may not come home that night. It is critical that we continue to fully fund our law enforcement and ensure they have the resources they need to keep themselves and our communities safe. I thank all of our police officers and law enforcement both in the Central Valley and across the country for their selfless dedication to service and for keeping our communities safe. ____________________
