Benjamin Gilman: “It is important that Congress, as well as all Americans' realize how much dedication peace keeping officers have. In the…”

“It is important that Congress, as well as all Americans' realize how much dedication peace keeping officers have. In the great tragedy of September 11th, 70 peace keeping officers made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. This does not stop there however, this year there was a 57 percent rise in police fatalities than the previous year. The risks which these officers take every day is considerably great. House Resolution 406 it will allow Congress to recognize all of the sacrifices which these people have made while serving as Peace Officers. It is important to realize that these dedicated officers are here for us. The amount of negativity which has to be put up with on a day to day basis is above and beyond what any person should be expected to deal with. Every day that they leave for work their lives are in danger. If 1 out of every 4,400 peace officers is killed in the line of duty that is sadly a high rate. In 2001 there was a rise in deaths by over one and a half times that of the previous year. This makes 2001 the most fatal year for police fatalities since 1974. The last that their government could do, would be to recognize and acknowledge the sacrifice these people make. House Resolution 406 does just that.”