Cornyn, Hurd to Incentivize Police Departments that Hire Veterans

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To better transition our nation's veterans into meaningful civilian careers, U.S. Senator John Cornyn and U.S. Representative Will Hurd have introduced companion legislation in the House and Senate designed to incentivize state and local governments to hire veterans as law enforcement officers. The American Law Enforcement Heroes Act, HR 6380, is based on a successful pilot program from the 1990's, and prioritizes existing grant funding for agencies that hire veterans.

"Nearly one-third of all Bexar County Sheriff's Department and San Antonio Police Department officers are vets, setting an example we'd like to see nationwide," said Hurd, who recently met with Cornyn and leaders from both agencies to discuss the impact of the bill. "For many veterans, the call to service doesn't go away and this is an easy way to ensure that service continues right here at home. I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to get this bill to the President's desk."

"The experience and sacrifice of our military service members has equipped them with valuable skills that can keep our community safe," Sen. Cornyn said. "Encouraging state and local governments to hire veterans will both bolster the strength of our law enforcement, and help our heroes transition from military service into civilian life."

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