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John Rutherford Emphasizes The Need For Increased Resources For Police Officers Nationwide
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5/14/2025
During Wednesday’s House Republican Leadership hearing, Rep. John Rutherford (R-FL) discussed support to police stations during National Police Week.
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Thank you, Lisa, and thank all of you for being here today.
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I appreciate what the Republican caucus has done to prove to our law enforcement officers
00:15
over these last several days that we do have their backs.
00:19
And I can tell you as a lifelong law enforcement officer and sheriff of Jacksonville for 12 years,
00:25
I know all too well about the service and sacrifice our nation's brave law enforcement officers make every day
00:33
and the sacrifice of their loved ones. Never forget that.
00:38
Anyone who's put on a badge and answered the call of duty knows the dangers that may await.
00:43
They know that going in.
00:45
Sadly, that is the reality officers and their families accept each time
00:50
they put their lives in harm's way to protect others.
00:56
Putting on a badge has become increasingly more dangerous.
01:01
In 2024, 148 officers tragically lost their lives in the line of duty.
01:07
79 of those were shot in ambush-style attacks, and 18 resulted in deaths.
01:16
Eight officers were killed in Florida alone, my state.
01:20
The fifth highest number of officer deaths per state.
01:24
We must do more to protect those who protect us.
01:28
But it's also very important that when we ask them to put their lives in jeopardy,
01:34
to step into that breach, that they know that this Congress has their back.
01:40
And they know that now.
01:42
And this means ensuring that they have the resources needed to apprehend dangerous criminals,
01:47
keep officers safe, and increase retention and recruitment
01:52
so that these officers have the tools that they need to be safe on the street.
01:57
I'm honored to stand here today to call on all Americans to back our officers.
02:03
You know, these National Memorial Weeks, I'm always reminded of a talk that Ralph Waldo Emerson once said.
02:14
They said the purpose in life is not to be happy.
02:19
It's to be useful.
02:22
It's to be honorable.
02:24
It's to be compassionate.
02:27
It's to have lived well and made some difference with your life.
02:34
I can tell you all of those officers whose names are inscribed on the wall at the National Memorial,
02:42
they all live well.
02:45
And I thank this conference, particularly thank the Speaker for going to the Memorial this morning
02:52
and laying wreaths with several officers from my jurisdiction that came up and others from Minnesota.
03:00
And I really appreciate you having them, and thank you very much.
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