House of
Representatives, we would like to thank you for all your
efforts on behalf of the men and women that serve within the
law enforcement community. It is our understanding that this week the House is voting
on H.R. 3003, the ``No Sanctuary for Criminals Act,'' which
adds additional obstacles to funding for the hiring of
additional police officers in certain communities throughout
our state. Specifically, the bill restricts municipalities
from receiving grants administered by the Department of
Justice or the Department of Homeland Security if municipal
officials fail to notify the federal government with regard
to the presence of individuals as it relates to information
regarding citizenship or immigration status. While we strongly agree that state and local law
enforcement should work closely with federal law enforcement,
cutting off funding for law enforcement to already
underfunded and understaffed police departments and law
enforcement entities undermines our collective efforts to
keep our members and the communities they serve safe. Politics should not interfere with the safety of our members
or our ability to do our job.
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