Too often the unwavering effort of law enforcement to keep our communities safe goes unnoticed. Recognizing the substantial personal risk they face each day, we must ensure life-saving equipment, such as bulletproof vests and body armor, are available.
Partnering with Rep. Pete Visclosky since 1997, Congress has just sent the latest authorization of the “Bulletproof Vests Partnership Grant Program” to President Obama. Our bill continues the BVP Program through 2020 and allows up to $25 million be spent annually. Last year, New Jersey received $1.1 million to purchase 2,462 bulletproof vests, including 364 vests for jurisdictions in South Jersey.
At public ceremonies in South Jersey and across the country, we honor those who serve with distinction and remember those who lost their lives to protect our freedoms. During National Police Week, 123 names – including four from New Jersey – who died in the line of duty in 2015 will join the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. The names of nearly 21,000 fallen officers memorialized can be remembered at www.policeweek.org.
We must never forget the courage of law enforcement officers and honor their dedication to our communities.
LoBiondo (R-2nd) is the U.S. Representative for New Jersey’s 2nd congressional district.
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