Police

“Our law enforcement and first responders deserve to be well trained, well compensated, and have the equipment they need to navigate the tough terrain here in Western North Carolina. And we need to hire more of them to keep us safe.”

“In Congress Colin delivered real results, including over $135 million in federal dollars for critical public transportation, health care, affordable housing and law enforcement – all within the 33rd Congressional District.”

“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.”

“I strongly support law enforcement and the vital role police officers play in keeping our communities safe. I believe in ensuring officers have the resources and respect they need to do their jobs.”

“Ensure local law enforcement agencies have the resources and tools they need to protect New Jersey families – at school, at home, and everywhere in between.”

“It means roads and bridges that let ambulances and fire trucks get there fast. It means making sure firehouses, EMTs, and police have the training and equipment they need, and that communities trust the people sworn to protect them. It means investing in mental health and addiction services so our ERs and firehouses aren’t the only safety net. It means defending the collective bargaining right of first responders.”

“This drop follows significant investments into local law enforcement that Paige has championed during her time as mayor – including standing up to Harrisburg and Washington Democrats to secure more police funding.”

“Paige has been a steadfast advocate for public safety and funding our brave men and women in law enforcement. She spent more than $4 million on police technology and training, increased the police force with five new officers this year, and added police and fire vehicles to Scranton’s fleet.”

“As Mayor, she has prioritized what’s best for her community over any political agenda, including standing up to Harrisburg and Washington Democrats to secure more police funding.”

“As the mayor of Scranton, I’ve taken on my own party and cleaned up city hall, invested in our police force, built new homes, brought in new businesses, created union jobs, and led Scranton out of decades of financial distress.”

“As a mayor and as a mom, public safety is personal to me. That’s why I’ve invested millions of dollars in local law enforcement to keep our community safe and make our police officers safer on the job.”

“She has led Scranton out of 30 years of financial distress and overseen a drop in violent crime by investing millions in local law enforcement.”

“Fully fund law enforcement to keep our communities safe and protect our borders.”

“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.”

“Support the essential work our law enforcement officers do to keep our communities safe and work to build trust with the communities they police.”

“Families in Maryland’s Fifth deserve safe neighborhoods and equal treatment under the law. I’m fighting for a justice system that is fair, accountable, and equal for everyone. We can reduce crime, strengthen trust between communities and law enforcement, and ensure real accountability while protecting civil rights and basic dignity.”

“It means roads and bridges that let ambulances and fire trucks get there fast. It means making sure firehouses, EMTs, and police have the training and equipment they need, and that communities trust the people sworn to protect them. It means investing in mental health and addiction services so our ERs and firehouses aren’t the only safety net. It means defending the collective bargaining right of 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.”

“We worked on what mattered: safer neighborhoods, more parks, real economic growth, the kind of community policing that builds trust instead of breaking it.”

“Safety requires trust. As Mayor of High Point, Cyril’s first responsibility has been to keep his community safe—and to protect the trust that makes public safety possible. He has seen firsthand that communities are strongest when law enforcement is professional, transparent, and accountable. That same approach is what he will bring to Washington on behalf of North Carolina’s 6th District.”

“Invest in disaster preparedness, wildfire prevention, and community policing that keeps neighborhoods safe and connected”

“I’m supporting the brave individuals who keep our neighborhoods safe while ensuring they have the proper training, resources, and accountability to build lasting trust with our communities.”

“People deserve police officers they can trust, which means funding pathways for all types of people to become cops and making it easier for law enforcement agencies to hire new cops from the community with non-traditional backgrounds. I will also fight to ensure our law enforcement agencies are equipped with the tools needed to address today’s problems, such as cyber crimes, fentanyl smuggling, and human trafficking.”

“JoAnna does not support slashing police budgets, and she also believes that public safety is stronger when we invest in hiring more crisis response professionals, improve transparency, and build trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.”

“I’ll continue to support police-community partnerships built on trust, accountability and safety for every family.”

“Our law enforcement and first responders deserve to be well trained, well compensated, and have the equipment they need to navigate the tough terrain here in Western North Carolina. And we need to hire more of them to keep us safe.”

“We must invest in better pay and training for our law enforcement officers, as well as programs that help tackle the root causes of crime.”

“It means roads and bridges that let ambulances and fire trucks get there fast. It means making sure firehouses, EMTs, and police have the training and equipment they need, and that communities trust the people sworn to protect them. It means investing in mental health and addiction services so our ERs and firehouses aren’t the only safety net. It means defending the collective bargaining right of first responders.”

“Paige has been a steadfast advocate for public safety and funding our brave men and women in law enforcement. She spent more than $4 million on police technology and training, increased the police force with five new officers this year, and added police and fire vehicles to Scranton’s fleet.”

“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.”

“We all want our communities to be safe, which is why I’ll work to support first responders and law enforcement with the training and equipment they need in order to do their jobs well.”

“Equip first responders, firefighters, EMTs, and law enforcement with the training, technology, and resources to respond quickly and effectively”

“When someone in uniform uses unnecessary force, or violates due process, they must be held accountable. At the same time, we need to equip first responders with the tools, training, and policies they need to succeed.”

“At the MN Capitol, I fought to prioritize public safety by ensuring that our public safety departments have the support they need to succeed. That included preserving the pensions for police officers and firefighters, funding the Dakota County SMART center for best practices training, opposing cuts to police staff.”

“I believe in the rule of law. I believe in public safety. And I believe that the men and women who enforce our laws deserve clear rules, serious training, and accountable leadership.”

“The answer is not to defund law enforcement – it’s to fund law enforcement with intention. That includes ICE. That means supporting the officers who serve honorably while insisting on training, body cameras, clear identification, lawful conduct, and meaningful oversight.”

“It’s why she supports funding for law enforcement and ensuring officers have the critical resources to keep every Arizonan safe, including training and body cameras.”

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

“Fully fund our police departments, providing access to training and mental health support for our officers, and investing in social workers to help expand the way we address the needs of our communities.”

“In Colorado, I’ve consistently voted to fund law enforcement, ensuring safer communities for our families. I delivered over $2 billion to support Colorado police, and championed a bipartisan effort, strongly backed by local County Sheriffs, to create a $350 million fund to recruit, thoroughly train, and retain dedicated officers, and provide vital support for the families of our fallen heroes.”

“I’m ready to take the same approach in Congress to keep families safe. That means making sure state and local police have the training and resources they need, stopping the flow of fentanyl and other drugs into our communities, and holding criminals accountable.”

“Investing over $2 billion in Colorado law enforcement, including joining a bipartisan push backed by Colorado's County Sheriffs to create a $350 million fund to recruit, train, and retain police officers,”

“As a Portsmouth Police Commissioner in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder, I worked with our police department and community members to secure the necessary resources, including de-escalation training, mental health support for our officers, and a re-commitment to community policing practices rooted in accountability and transparency to build trust.”

“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.”

“Families in Maryland’s Fifth deserve safe neighborhoods and equal treatment under the law. I’m fighting for a justice system that is fair, accountable, and equal for everyone. We can reduce crime, strengthen trust between communities and law enforcement, and ensure real accountability while protecting civil rights and basic dignity.”

“Strengthen police accountability. Strengthen police accountability through national standards on use of force, transparency requirements, and independent investigations of misconduct.”

“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.”

“Introduced and passed a House Resolution which urges the Inspector General of the City of Chicago to conduct a performance audit of the Chicago Police Department to determine and assess police emergency response times in Chicago neighborhoods and communities and to make recommendations to improve response times in primarily African American and Hispanic neighborhoods and communities (House Resolution 569, 99th GA and again House Resolution 0006, 100th GA)”

“Safety requires trust. As Mayor of High Point, Cyril’s first responsibility has been to keep his community safe—and to protect the trust that makes public safety possible. He has seen firsthand that communities are strongest when law enforcement is professional, transparent, and accountable. That same approach is what he will bring to Washington on behalf of North Carolina’s 6th District.”

“Under Cyril’s leadership, High Point has seen violent crime decrease and community rapport remain strong. His record demonstrates that laws can be enforced without excessive force—but it takes training, transparency, and accountability.”

“I’m supporting the brave individuals who keep our neighborhoods safe while ensuring they have the proper training, resources, and accountability to build lasting trust with our communities.”

“When someone in uniform uses unnecessary force, or violates due process, they must be held accountable. At the same time, we need to equip first responders with the tools, training, and policies they need to succeed.”

“He also led efforts to transform the criminal legal system, such as in legislation he co-introduced to prohibit police officers tampering with body-camera evidence, to limit the use of no-knock warrants, and to revoke an officer’s license if they use excessive force.”

“It also includes reforming sentencing guidelines, ending the school-to-prison pipeline by investing in quality public education and wrap-around services for all our youth, ending qualified immunity, and much more.”

“I believe in the rule of law. I believe in public safety. And I believe that the men and women who enforce our laws deserve clear rules, serious training, and accountable leadership.”

“The answer is not to defund law enforcement – it’s to fund law enforcement with intention. That includes ICE. That means supporting the officers who serve honorably while insisting on training, body cameras, clear identification, lawful conduct, and meaningful oversight.”

“No law enforcement agency should be allowed to function without clear standards and real accountability.”

“I’ll continue to support police-community partnerships built on trust, accountability and safety for every family.”

“He authored a bill to establish a statewide police misconduct database, which became law following his collaboration with Rep. Summer Lee and others in a historic 2020 Capitol action demanding accountability in response to the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and others.”

“As a Portsmouth Police Commissioner in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder, I worked with our police department and community members to secure the necessary resources, including de-escalation training, mental health support for our officers, and a re-commitment to community policing practices rooted in accountability and transparency to build trust.”

“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.”

“SB 627 (2025): Prohibits local and federal law enforcement from wearing masks and other face coverings on duty in California.”

“AB 1196 (Author: Gipson, co-author: Wiener): Banned police from using carotid restraints, one of the most commonly used strangleholds. Eric Garner was murdered by police in New York City using a stranglehold. These laws also need greater enforcement, since chokeholds are already banned in many states, but police are not prosecuted for using them. Any bans like this, if passed, must be coupled with enforcement and oversight.”

“I strongly support law enforcement and the vital role police officers play in keeping our communities safe. I believe in ensuring officers have the resources and respect they need to do their jobs.”

“Support the essential work our law enforcement officers do to keep our communities safe and work to build trust with the communities they police.”

“We all want our communities to be safe, which is why I’ll work to support first responders and law enforcement with the training and equipment they need in order to do their jobs well.”

“I’m supporting the brave individuals who keep our neighborhoods safe while ensuring they have the proper training, resources, and accountability to build lasting trust with our communities.”

“Supporting Brave First Responders”

“In Congress, I’ll continue to be that champion—supporting local law enforcement and gun-violence prevention while promoting responsible gun ownership in our communities.”

“As a mom raising an elementary schooler in Southern Arizona, I want every child to grow up safe. That means drug-free neighborhoods, safe schools, and a border that is orderly and enforced. It means stopping fentanyl traffickers, human smugglers, and violent criminals who take advantage of desperate people. And it means supporting the police officers, border personnel, and immigration agents who serve honorably and risk their lives to protect the public.”

“The answer is not to defund law enforcement – it’s to fund law enforcement with intention. That includes ICE. That means supporting the officers who serve honorably while insisting on training, body cameras, clear identification, lawful conduct, and meaningful oversight.”

“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.”

“I am a strong supporter of law enforcement. As a 9-year member of the Brook Park City Council, I always supported funding law enforcement, and I will continue to support our men and women in uniform if elected to Congress.”

“In Congress, Shannon will work to pass legislation that takes drugs like fentanyl off our streets and supports our law enforcement here in Virginia and nationwide.”

“Our law enforcement and first responders deserve to be well trained, well compensated, and have the equipment they need to navigate the tough terrain here in Western North Carolina. And we need to hire more of them to keep us safe.”

“We must invest in better pay and training for our law enforcement officers, as well as programs that help tackle the root causes of crime.”

“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.”

“Invest in Law Enforcement: Our police officers are on the front lines of the systemic problems in our society. We need to ensure law enforcement is fully funded, paid well, and their benefits are protected.”

“At the MN Capitol, I fought to prioritize public safety by ensuring that our public safety departments have the support they need to succeed. That included preserving the pensions for police officers and firefighters, funding the Dakota County SMART center for best practices training, opposing cuts to police staff.”

“Fully fund our police departments, providing access to training and mental health support for our officers, and investing in social workers to help expand the way we address the needs of our communities.”

“In Colorado, I’ve consistently voted to fund law enforcement, ensuring safer communities for our families. I delivered over $2 billion to support Colorado police, and championed a bipartisan effort, strongly backed by local County Sheriffs, to create a $350 million fund to recruit, thoroughly train, and retain dedicated officers, and provide vital support for the families of our fallen heroes.”

“As a Portsmouth Police Commissioner in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder, I worked with our police department and community members to secure the necessary resources, including de-escalation training, mental health support for our officers, and a re-commitment to community policing practices rooted in accountability and transparency to build trust.”

“Fully funded the police as Chair of the Public Safety Committee, renovated the Northeastern Division Station, and created the first childcare center for officers in the nation.”

“Our law enforcement and first responders deserve to be well trained, well compensated, and have the equipment they need to navigate the tough terrain here in Western North Carolina. And we need to hire more of them to keep us safe.”

“I took on the machine to clean up City Hall and we got to work, for the people, by cutting red tape, fixing our finances, attracting new businesses, putting more cops on the beat, building new parks, and making real reforms.”

“Paige has been a steadfast advocate for public safety and funding our brave men and women in law enforcement. She spent more than $4 million on police technology and training, increased the police force with five new officers this year, and added police and fire vehicles to Scranton’s fleet.”

“Introduced legislation to create a “Scratch Out Crime” lottery ticket to fund the hiring of more police (HB79, 98th GA)”

“People deserve police officers they can trust, which means funding pathways for all types of people to become cops and making it easier for law enforcement agencies to hire new cops from the community with non-traditional backgrounds. I will also fight to ensure our law enforcement agencies are equipped with the tools needed to address today’s problems, such as cyber crimes, fentanyl smuggling, and human trafficking.”

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

“In Congress, I’ll fight to invest in: Fully staffed local police departments, new fire stations, improved water systems, better roads, and modernized school buildings.”

“Investing in Law Enforcement: I will make our communities safer by fully funding our local police, ensuring they have the resources to hire and keep officers, and respond quickly when you need them most. I'll also deliver dedicated federal funding to support law enforcement in our small towns and rural areas, which have too often been overlooked by Washington.”

“In Colorado, I’ve consistently voted to fund law enforcement, ensuring safer communities for our families. I delivered over $2 billion to support Colorado police, and championed a bipartisan effort, strongly backed by local County Sheriffs, to create a $350 million fund to recruit, thoroughly train, and retain dedicated officers, and provide vital support for the families of our fallen heroes.”

“Investing over $2 billion in Colorado law enforcement, including joining a bipartisan push backed by Colorado's County Sheriffs to create a $350 million fund to recruit, train, and retain police officers,”

“Ensure cities and counties have access to federal funds to assist with fully staffed police departments AND increased crisis and mental healthcare to compassionately support those in need.”

“Your Fourth Amendment rights don't expire just because the technology changes. The Constitution guarantees Americans the right to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, and law enforcement should have to get a warrant before invading that privacy, whether it's a filing cabinet or a facial recognition database.”

“I will fight for the passage of the PRIVACY Act, which requires federal law enforcement to obtain a warrant before accessing or querying surveillance data collected by state and local systems, including automated license plate readers and similar tracking technologies.”

“Introduced and passed legislation which became law that prevents motorist from being stopped and searched on the basis of an object suspended from the rear-view mirror (Public Act 103-0032)”

“Wrote legislation to protect people from warrantless arrests at sensitive locations such as schools, houses of worship, healthcare facilities, and government offices.”

“He also led efforts to transform the criminal legal system, such as in legislation he co-introduced to prohibit police officers tampering with body-camera evidence, to limit the use of no-knock warrants, and to revoke an officer’s license if they use excessive force.”

“I do not support Flock cameras. While I voted for funding on the city council, as I have learned more and seen the way they can be abused I believe we need strong safeguards. I believe law enforcement should have the tools it needs to keep us safe, but they must come with strong safeguards to protect people’s rights and privacy.”

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

“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.”

“I don’t believe in defunding the police. Our community is safest when we have well trained law enforcement.”

“At the MN Capitol, I fought to prioritize public safety by ensuring that our public safety departments have the support they need to succeed. That included preserving the pensions for police officers and firefighters, funding the Dakota County SMART center for best practices training, opposing cuts to police staff.”

“The answer is not to defund law enforcement – it’s to fund law enforcement with intention. That includes ICE. That means supporting the officers who serve honorably while insisting on training, body cameras, clear identification, lawful conduct, and meaningful oversight.”

“In 2020, Mendoza stated, “I do not support defunding the police… I support ensuring they have the resources.””

“JoAnna does not support slashing police budgets, and she also believes that public safety is stronger when we invest in hiring more crisis response professionals, improve transparency, and build trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.”

“Strengthen police accountability. Strengthen police accountability through national standards on use of force, transparency requirements, and independent investigations of misconduct.”

“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.”

“Whether ending mandatory minimum drug sentences in California, fighting for common sense policies to limit police use of lethal force, or enacting tough reforms to stop sending innocent people to prison, Scott has taken bold stances on tough issues and helped usher in change.”

“AB 1196 (Author: Gipson, co-author: Wiener): Banned police from using carotid restraints, one of the most commonly used strangleholds. Eric Garner was murdered by police in New York City using a stranglehold. These laws also need greater enforcement, since chokeholds are already banned in many states, but police are not prosecuted for using them. Any bans like this, if passed, must be coupled with enforcement and oversight.”

“AB 931 (Author: Weber): Modernizing police use of lethal force standards. Scott has been a consistent supporter of this legislation which enforces strict guidelines regarding police use of deadly force, including its original 2018 version that was aggressively opposed by law enforcement.”

“In Congress, he’ll support reforms to reduce police use of lethal force, make it easier for the wrongfully convicted to prove their innocence, and ensure our laws are rooted in compassion and rehabilitation.”

“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.”

“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.”

“It means roads and bridges that let ambulances and fire trucks get there fast. It means making sure firehouses, EMTs, and police have the training and equipment they need, and that communities trust the people sworn to protect them. It means investing in mental health and addiction services so our ERs and firehouses aren’t the only safety net. It means defending the collective bargaining right of first responders.”

“I’ve also seen that smart prevention, effective policing, and common-sense gun laws can actually make a difference.”

“As an investigator at a public defenders office in Harlem, Darializa provides legal aid to victims of police brutality.”