During National Police Week, several legislative proposals cosponsored by U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) in support of Indiana’s law enforcement community advanced in the Senate.
On Thursday, the Senate passed a bipartisan resolution introduced by Senator Young and a group of senators designating the week of May 15 through May 21, 2022, as “National Police Week.” The resolution expresses unwavering support for law enforcement officers across the United States in the pursuit of preserving safe and secure communities. This week, the Senate unanimously adopted the resolution.
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“Our police officers on the front lines make sacrifices every day to keep Hoosiers safe,” Sen. Young said. “I’m pleased that the Senate passed this resolution honoring the important work of law enforcement officers.”
Additionally, two of Senator Young’s bills in support of law enforcement officers passed the Senate Judiciary Committee and advanced to the full Senate for consideration. The Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act of 2022 would establish mental health programs for America’s first responders who often face long-term effects from providing life-saving services in moments of crisis. The Invest to Protect Act of 2022 would make the COPS grant program more easily accessible for smaller law enforcement agencies with fewer than 200 sworn officers.