Police

“In Congress, I will fight for common-sense solutions that protect our communities without infringing on the Second Amendment. This includes supporting our local law enforcement with the resources they need, addressing the root causes of violence in our neighborhoods, and ensuring that those who bring guns into public disputes are held fully accountable.”

“Andy has been endorsed in his past campaigns by the Kentucky Fraternal Order of Police and has voted to increase federal funding to support law enforcement throughout Kentucky.”

“You are the front line between order and chaos, and I will always fight to ensure you have the support, funding, and respect you deserve.”

“Fighting for COPS and DOJ Grants: I’ve secured millions in Department of Justice and COPS Office grants to strengthen local departments across Central and Eastern Kentucky — including hiring funds, new technology, and school safety upgrades to protect officers and students.”

“My record is clear: I have fought for you in Congress, and I will fight for you in the U.S. Senate. Together, we can ensure that public safety remains a top priority and that every officer in Kentucky receives the respect, resources, and protection they deserve.”

“Abdul supports investing in local law enforcement and prosecuting violent criminals, and spent his career in public health helping law enforcement make communities safer.”

“Peggy understands community safety cannot be achieved piecemeal. We need an integrated system where local law enforcement agencies have the resources they need. We must also address the root causes of crime–including mental health, addiction, and economic security.”

“Law enforcement must be both well resourced and held to a high standard in order to establish trust and credibility in their community. Peggy supports funding local police departments so they have the resources they need to train officers and support community safety.”

“Last week, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, introduced legislation that would increase the municipal revenue sharing program to better support local law enforcement, fire departments and emergency medical services across the state. LD 1060, “An Act to Support Municipal Public Safety by Increasing State Municipal Revenue Sharing to 7 Percent” received a public hearing before the Legislature’s Taxation Committee Thursday, March 30.”

“In the Senate, Barry will back to fully fund law enforcement to keep the attention where it belongs: locking up criminals.”

“That is why Chris wrote the bill to redirect ICE’s $75 billion slush fund to local law enforcement to improve public safety.”

“To ensure our communities remain secure and that we take on the real challenges we face, Chris has supported and funded our law enforcement and first responders.”

“He voted for millions in federal funds to hire and retain police officers and first responders and helped communities acquire modern firefighting safety equipment.”

“He also secured direct support for local departments to procure new communications technology and gunshot detection systems, build modern emergency operations centers, and upgrade dashboard and body cameras.”

“Chris has introduced legislation to redirect ICE’s $75 billion slush fund to local law enforcement to improve public safety.”

“Chris introduced legislation to fund training and accreditation for local police departments to maintain high professional standards, implement best practices, and strengthen community relations.”

“After listening to local chiefs and community leaders, Chris wrote the bill to invest in and upgrade the physical infrastructure for police, EMS, and fire departments without passing those costs on to local taxpayers.”

“James Talarico will give law enforcement the resources it needs, protect the Second Amendment while passing universal background checks, and stop crime before it happens.”

“Public safety means ensuring law enforcement has the resources to investigate and prosecute crime. It means passing commonsense gun safety laws to keep firearms out of the hands of criminals. And it means listening to police chiefs when they tell us we will all be safer when we fund programs like mental health care, housing support, addiction treatment, and youth services to prevent crime before it happens.”

“Strengthen law enforcement agencies: Ensure law enforcement agencies at the federal, state, and local level have the resources necessary to investigate and prosecute criminals, and support strong investments in police training, oversight, and accountability.”

“While Charles Booker wants to defund the police and abolish cash-bail, Andy Barr strongly supports police and will work with them to help keep Kentucky safe.”

“You are the front line between order and chaos, and I will always fight to ensure you have the support, funding, and respect you deserve.”

“I will always support the police, sheriffs, and troopers across Oklahoma who keep our communities safe.”

“On the Appropriations Committee, I have worked to deliver real results for our communities while standing up for parents, supporting our farmers, backing law enforcement, and defending the conservative values we share.”

“Barry supports law enforcement, prosecutes criminals, opposes radical left groups.”

“Supporting Local Law Enforcement”

“To ensure our communities remain secure and that we take on the real challenges we face, Chris has supported and funded our law enforcement and first responders.”

“Law enforcement must be both well resourced and held to a high standard in order to establish trust and credibility in their community. Peggy supports funding local police departments so they have the resources they need to train officers and support community safety.”

“Chris introduced legislation to fund training and accreditation for local police departments to maintain high professional standards, implement best practices, and strengthen community relations.”

“Strengthen law enforcement agencies: Ensure law enforcement agencies at the federal, state, and local level have the resources necessary to investigate and prosecute criminals, and support strong investments in police training, oversight, and accountability.”

“Enhancing Criminal Penalties for Criminals who Target Cops: I voted for the Thin Blue Line Act and the Protect and Serve Act — legislation to strengthen penalties for anyone who assaults or targets police officers. Criminals who attack law enforcement must face serious consequences.”

“As North Carolina’s attorney general – the state’s top law enforcement official – Roy prosecuted dangerous criminals and gangs, put them behind bars and kept them there. As Governor, he signed legislation that strengthened bail and pretrial release laws and partnered with President Trump to crack down on drug dealers trafficking fentanyl. Roy also gave raises to law enforcement, increased the penalties for violence against them and opposed defunding the police.”

“That is why I am a proud cosponsor of the Protect and Serve Act. This legislation would create federal criminal penalties for assaulting a law enforcement officer, including life in prison for the murder or kidnapping of an officer.”

“Law enforcement must be both well resourced and held to a high standard in order to establish trust and credibility in their community. Peggy supports funding local police departments so they have the resources they need to train officers and support community safety.”

“Chris introduced legislation to fund training and accreditation for local police departments to maintain high professional standards, implement best practices, and strengthen community relations.”

“Fought against legislation that would increase racial profiling and decrease trust between communities and law enforcement.”

“Fighting for COPS and DOJ Grants: I’ve secured millions in Department of Justice and COPS Office grants to strengthen local departments across Central and Eastern Kentucky — including hiring funds, new technology, and school safety upgrades to protect officers and students.”

“He voted for millions in federal funds to hire and retain police officers and first responders and helped communities acquire modern firefighting safety equipment.”

“Championing the Chief Herbert D. Proffitt Act: to fix the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits program so that families of fallen officers aren’t denied benefits due to retirement technicalities. Chief Proffitt, a Kentuckian killed by a criminal he once put behind bars, deserves justice — and so do all of you who wear the badge. I led this bill to passage in Congress and it will be signed into law by President Donald Trump.”

“As North Carolina’s attorney general – the state’s top law enforcement official – Roy prosecuted dangerous criminals and gangs, put them behind bars and kept them there. As Governor, he signed legislation that strengthened bail and pretrial release laws and partnered with President Trump to crack down on drug dealers trafficking fentanyl. Roy also gave raises to law enforcement, increased the penalties for violence against them and opposed defunding the police.”

“Law enforcement must be both well resourced and held to a high standard in order to establish trust and credibility in their community. Peggy supports funding local police departments so they have the resources they need to train officers and support community safety.”

“Strengthen law enforcement agencies: Ensure law enforcement agencies at the federal, state, and local level have the resources necessary to investigate and prosecute criminals, and support strong investments in police training, oversight, and accountability.”

“Unlike my opponents in this race, I will never cave to the radical left when they come for our men and women in uniform with anti police, pro-criminal policies that will hurt our law enforcement and endanger our communities.”

“Chris appreciates the job that our law enforcement officers do every day at the local, state, and federal levels and believes ICE should enforce our laws professionally. However it is clear that the federal government cannot continue to operate in a way that impedes local law enforcement, erodes trust, and puts communities at risk.”

“As our Attorney General, Roy Cooper locked up violent criminals, sex predators and drug traffickers. As Governor, he bucked his party to oppose defunding the police, worked with Republicans to strengthen bail laws and partnered with President Trump to crack down on fentanyl.”

“As North Carolina’s attorney general – the state’s top law enforcement official – Roy prosecuted dangerous criminals and gangs, put them behind bars and kept them there. As Governor, he signed legislation that strengthened bail and pretrial release laws and partnered with President Trump to crack down on drug dealers trafficking fentanyl. Roy also gave raises to law enforcement, increased the penalties for violence against them and opposed defunding the police.”

“Banned reality TV policing in Texas: After a constituent of mine was murdered by police on “Live PD” for having his brights on, I passed Javier Ambler’s Law to ban reality TV policing that encourages violent encounters to boost TV ratings.”

“Fought against legislation that would increase racial profiling and decrease trust between communities and law enforcement.”