Angie Craig: “as we celebrate Police Week and recognize the law enforcement officers and first responders who put themselves in harm's…”

“as we celebrate Police Week and recognize the law enforcement officers and first responders who put themselves in harm's way each and every day to keep our community safe, we must remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. I rise today to honor three fallen heroes from Minnesota's Second Congressional District who lost their lives in the line of duty last year: Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge and Firefighter/ Paramedic Adam Finseth were shot and killed while responding to a domestic violence call in Burnsville. Their deaths have left a gaping hole in the Burnsville community and especially in our local law enforcement agencies. They will never be forgotten. However, telling their stories is not enough. As Members of Congress, we must also recommit to making sure our officers have the resources they need to stay safe on the job so that a tragedy like this never happens again.”