|
|
Article: SEN. KENNEDY SPEAKS ON LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SAFETY ACT
- Article from:
- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- April 12, 2007
CopyrightCopyright © HT Media Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
|
The office of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., issued the following speech:
When the "Law Enforcement Officers' Safety Act" was first considered by the Committee, I opposed it. I continue to oppose it, because I feel it actually undermines the safety of our communities, endangers our police officers, and interferes with the essential role of police departments across the nation. Unfortunately, this year's bill fails to correct the serious problems of the original law. It makes matters worse, by haphazardly putting more guns on the streets.
The officers who put their lives on the line for us deserve respect and protection themselves in our communities. I have yet to hear a detailed ...