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Costa co-sponsors Bipartisan "Invest to Protect Act" to make critical investments in local police departments

Statement

By: Jim Costa
By: Jim Costa
Date: Jan. 20, 2022
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Criminal Justice

Today, January 20, 2022, the bipartisan Invest to Protect Act of 2022 is being formally introduced in the House. The bill will make critical, targeted investments in local police departments and ensure that police officers in smaller communities across the country have the resources and training they need to keep themselves and their communities safe. The bipartisan bill is led by Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and former sheriff Congressman John Rutherford (FL-4), with 36 other original cosponsors, including Congressman Jim Costa.

"Our small police departments should not be left behind," said Costa. "If we want to see real reforms that make a difference in our communities, it's important to realize that one size does not fit all. The overwhelming majority of our police forces across America and in my district have less than 100 personnel with stretched budgets. This legislation will help ensure these agencies have the necessary resources to invest in best practices and hire qualified people."


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