Mike Garcia: “We have mistreated law enforcement over the last couple of years and we have disincentivized them to stay on the force.”

Last year, we missed our recruitment numbers, retention numbers by a net 41,000 personnel, recruits across all the services.

Mr. Speaker, I strongly oppose this bill, which would overrule rules implemented by D.C.'s elected leaders on when Metropolitan Police officers should pursue a fleeing car. Our debate here is a perfect example of why D.C. needs self-rule…

An E-1 right now even with the 5 percent raise last year and the 4.5 percent increase in this President's budget request is still $22,000, $23,000 a year.

I would encourage you to look at my RAISE Act, which takes the starting salary of an E1 from $22,000 and brings it up to $31,000.