OFFICIALS LEGISLATION INTEREST GROUPS PUBLIC STATEMENTS COMMITTEES VETOES

Recognizing Our Law Enforcement Officers

Floor Speech

Date: May 17, 2023
Location: Washington, DC

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Mrs. GONZALEZ-COLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize our men and women in law enforcement and their commitment to public safety.

I especially recognize and thank our Federal law enforcement officers on the island and the almost 12,000 members of the Puerto Rico Police Bureau, as well as all municipal police officers across the island of Puerto Rico.

Their courage, dedication, and tireless efforts to serve and protect our communities are truly admirable and do not go unnoticed.

I also honor the memory of all law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. We will never forget, and we are in debt to their sacrifice and that of their families.

As we commemorate National Police Week, I am committed to continue working with my colleagues to ensure Congress is providing our law enforcement officers the necessary support and resources, including through grant programs such as the COPS hiring program, Operation Stonegarden, and the Byrne Justice Assistance Program.

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