D’Esposito’s Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights Passed in the House

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Anthony D’Esposito (NY-04) announced passage of his Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights proposal in the House of Representatives.  The proposal, which includes sweeping pro-police policies designed to support law enforcement officers currently serving the public, received bipartisan support with 62 House Democrats joining 206 House Republicans in advancing the measure.

“I am proud that my Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights proposal was passed in the House of Representatives in a bipartisan fashion, and I urge my colleagues in the Senate to similarly unite and approve the measure in their chamber,” said D’Esposito.  “As a retired NYPD Detective, I have seen firsthand the difficulties of policing, and this legislative package is a major step forward in providing law enforcement officers with greater safeguards as they work tirelessly to protect the public.”

D'Esposito’s Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights – which was passed as an amendment in conjunction with House Republicans’ wide-ranging pro-police bill, H.Con.Res. 40 – calls for several protective measures to be afforded to active local law enforcement officers.

EXAMPLES OF RIGHTS DENOTED IN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS BILL OF RIGHTS

-- Local law enforcement officer’s right to self-defense against physical threats.

-- Local law enforcement officer’s right to legal recourse if a civilian attempts to assault the local law enforcement officer.

-- Local law enforcement officer’s right to be protected from physical harassment.

-- Local law enforcement officer’s right to equipment necessary for personal protection.

-- Local law enforcement officer’s right to counsel or a representative present at any interview conducted as part of an investigation.

“While I am immensely proud my Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights proposal passed in the House, I am deeply troubled that the vote was not unanimous, and that 146 Democrats went on the record opposing protections for brave police officers,” said D’Esposito.  “Safeguarding law enforcement personnel should never be a partisan issue, and I will continue seeking allies from across the political spectrum as I work to see this proposal signed into law.”

A full text of Congressman D'Esposito Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights can be found here: https://amendments-rules.house.gov/amendments/Final%20DEsposito%20Amend230515172732329.pdf

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