HANOVER, VA – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) hosted a Law Enforcement Roundtable in Hanover, Virginia with special guest, Congressman Clay Higgins (LA-03). During this roundtable, Representatives Wittman and Higgins spoke to a panel of local law enforcement officers to discuss issues related to public safety, crime, and needed law enforcement resources.
The purpose of this roundtable was not only to provide an update from Congress and hear directly from officers, but also to build a stronger relationship between multiple levels of government to ensure our local law enforcement agencies have the proper tools, resources, and training they need to continue to keep our communities safe.
“We can never quite do enough to fully thank and show our appreciation to our law enforcement community,” said Congressman Wittman. “Our Law Enforcement Officers and First Responders represent selfless and exceptional dedication to serving their communities and neighbors. To ensure our Law Enforcement Officers and First Responders have the proper tools to do their jobs, we must provide them with the resources – and the funding – they need to be successful. I am grateful for the opportunity to speak to many of our local law enforcement officers in Virginia’s First District yesterday, and for their willingness to share how we can be helpful in Washington to support them as they continue to selflessly serve our communities and keep our citizens safe. I have nothing but the highest admiration for the great work of our law enforcement officers and want them to know that I will do everything in my power to support them in my job of representing the First Congressional District of Virginia in the U.S. Congress. We have your back!”
“Anti-police rhetoric and soft-on-crime policies are leading to rising crime rates across the country,” said Congressman Higgins. “We must support law enforcement with policies and resources that keep our communities safe. We had a great discussion yesterday with Congressman Wittman and law enforcement officials from Virginia’s First District. I will continue to stand with my Brothers and Sisters of the Thin Blue Line.”
