We endorse lawmakers that recognize the importance in enacting legislation that provides better police training and advocates for increased death and disability funds for those officers killed or injured on the job.
The demands have never been greater on law enforcement and other first responders to keep pace with changes in the profession and in the environments where they serve. Whether it’s crash reconstruction, forensic crime scene investigation, or police weapons and tactics training, law enforcement and private security professionals require the latest technology and instructional techniques available.
In 2019, a total of 2,136 federal law enforcement officers were assaulted. Of the 2,136 officers who were assaulted, 372 were injured. (source: FBI UCR) In 2018, there were 135 reported deaths of police officers and over 60,000 assaults!
This Police and Troopers Support website sees the absolute critical need of our LEO community to upgrade their benefits and training, which can be legislated with your support in Congress and the Senate. This is not going to get any better without your help and when you make that 911 telephone call, what if no one answers?