INTRODUCTION OF THE NATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR POLICE OFFICER SAFETY ACT OF
1999 -- HON. JAMES E. ROGAN (Extensions of Remarks - April 15,
1999)
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HON. JAMES E. ROGAN
OF CALIFORNIA
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1999
- Mr. ROGAN. Mr. Speaker, today I am introducing the National Assistance for
Police Officer Safety Act. This legislation is a simple, straightforward
measure that will give qualified active duty law enforcement personnel
carrying proper identification the ability to carry their firearms outside of
their local jurisdiction, including across State lines. I am pleased to
announce that my friend and colleague Congressman STEVEN ROTHMAN joins
me in authoring this bill.
- The law enforcement community has long sought a unified federal law to
resolve the inconsistent and fickle `right to carry laws' that pervade State
statutes. This bill will give active law enforcement officers the ability to
protect themselves and their families from retaliations by criminal stalkers
seeking to harm them. Further, this bill increases public safety by adding
more armed, qualified peace officers to our streets.
- Recently, police officers from my own district traveled to Washington to
participate in ceremonies honoring fallen law enforcement officers. During
their visit they expressed great concern at being forced to be unarmed on
public streets without protection against unsuspected retaliation. This
measure will give all police officers--all of us--an added measure of
protection.
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