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Recognizing National Police Week

Floor Speech

Date: May 11, 2022
Location: Washington, DC

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Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam Speaker, while we are grateful that the defund the police narrative seems to be fading for now, the damage to the perception of law enforcement will take years to correct.

In 2021, law enforcement retirements were up nearly 50 percent; resignations were up 18 percent; and nationwide, departments are short 7 percent of budgeted positions right now.

These staffing shortages have dire consequences. Many cities in 2021 recorded record homicides.

Madam Speaker, this week is National Police Week. During National Police Week, it is so important that we celebrate our law enforcement heroes and highlight their importance to all of our communities.

Those who wear that badge deserve the respect and support of every Member of this Congress. We should show it every week, not just this week. I hope that we will.

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