Bipartisan Resolution Recognizes Law Enforcement Officers' Dignity and Dedication

As hostility towards police officers grows, threats to their safety increase. U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing law enforcement officers for their diligence in protecting and serving our communities and calling for increased health and safety measures for law enforcement professionals. The resolution, co-sponsored by U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-AL), Jim Justice (R-WV), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Mike Lee (R-UT), Bernie Moreno (R-OH), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), Tim Sheehy (R-MT), John Fetterman (D-PA), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), aims to support those who risk their lives daily to protect our communities.

Key Takeaways:

• The resolution recognizes the valor, dignity, and dedication of law enforcement officers, who risk their lives every day to protect families and communities.
• The bipartisan effort, led by Senator Bill Cassidy, seeks to increase health and safety resources for law enforcement officers in response to growing threats and attacks against them.
• Co-sponsors of the resolution highlight the importance of supporting law enforcement professionals, who are the backbone of our communities and a testament to the values of integrity, honor, and selflessness.
• The resolution is supported by major law enforcement associations, including the Fraternal Order of Police, United States Deputy Sheriffs Association, Major Cities Chiefs Association, National Sheriffs' Association, Louisiana Sheriffs' Association, Louisiana Association of Chiefs of Police, and Citizens Behind the Badge.
• Fabian Blache, Executive Director of the Louisiana Association of Chiefs of Police, praises Senator Cassidy's efforts, stating, "Efforts like your resolution that bring greater awareness and appreciation to the sacrifices of our officers goes a long way in helping our sheriffs and police chiefs recruit and retain our forces."
• Kevin Cobb, Executive Director of the Louisiana Sheriffs' Association, commends Senator Cassidy's commitment to law enforcement officers, saying, "Our organization has the honor of working with these quiet professionals across the nation. They serve with integrity and honor every day and more than ever need to know they are supported."

Statistics:

• The resolution has been co-sponsored by 15 U.S. Senators from both parties.
• It is supported by 6 major law enforcement associations.
• The resolution aims to provide increased health and safety resources for law enforcement officers, who risk their lives daily to protect our communities.
• National Police Week, during which the resolution was introduced, honors the men and women of law enforcement who put their lives on the line for our communities.

Sources:

• United States Senator for Louisiana Bill Cassidy
• U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL)
• U.S. Senator Jim Justice (R-WV)
• U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK)
• U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT)
• U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH)
• U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN)
• U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK)
• U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy (R-MT)
• U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA)
• U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH)
• U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-NM)
• U.S. Representative Mike Ezell (MS-04-R)
• Fabian Blache, Louisiana Association of Chiefs of Police Executive Director
• Kevin Cobb, Louisiana Sheriffs' Association Executive Director
• Mike Willis, United States Deputy Sheriff's Association National Training & Programs Director