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Police Officers' Rights: Support and Protection in Service

This resolution aims to support law enforcement officers in their work, emphasizing their role in community protection. It establishes a set of rights for officers to ensure fair treatment during internal investigations, which may impact the sense of security and stability within law enforcement, and thus the effectiveness of their actions for citizens.
Key points
Affirms officers' right to self-defense and protection from physical assault or harassment.
Ensures officers' right to counsel and a union representative during interviews as part of investigations.
Guarantees officers' right to be informed of allegations before questioning and to a fair process, including access to evidence and the opportunity to respond to accusations.
Condemns calls to "defund" or "abolish" the police and encourages dialogue between law enforcement and communities.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HRES_395
Sponsor: Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]
Process start date: 2025-05-07