WASHINGTON – Wednesday, after the U.S. Senate passed a resolution recognizing National Police Week, which included honoring fallen Ceresco Police Officer Ross Bartlett, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) released the following statement:
“Nebraska’s police officers risk their lives every day to make the ‘Good Life’ we all cherish a safer place to live, work, and raise a family. During National Police Week, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the men and women in blue who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe,” said Fischer.
Fischer continued, “Last year, Nebraskans mourned the loss of one of our own, Police Officer Ross Bartlett. I am proud to cosponsor this Senate passed resolution honoring his courage and selflessness. We are forever grateful for his service and sacrifice.”
Fischer’s Work with Law Enforcement:
Last year, Fischer’s Recruit and Retain Act, which provides law enforcement across the country with resources to combat staffing shortages, was signed into law.
This Congress, Fischer joined her colleagues in introducing the Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program Reauthorization Act, to reauthorize the nationwide law enforcement program that uses evidence-based and data-driven approaches to reduce violent crime.
Additionally, Fischer cosponsored the Protect and Serve Act, which would give federal prosecutors more tools to go after those who deliberately target law enforcement officers by creating a federal crime to knowingly cause, or attempt to cause, bodily injury to a law enforcement officer.
