[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 152 (Wednesday, September 24, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1891]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND CIVILIAN LAW ENFORCEMENT COORDINATION ACT 
                                OF 2008

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                            HON. BOB FILNER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 23, 2008

  Mr. FILNER. Madam Speaker, today I am introducing the Department of 
Defense and Civilian Law Enforcement Coordination Act of 2008. My bill 
would amend Federal law to permit Department of Defense law enforcement 
officers to better coordinate and cooperate with civilian law 
enforcement agencies. I drafted this legislation in cooperation with 
the Fraternal Order of Police, FOP, because many DOD law enforcement 
officers in my district have informed me that they are prohibited from 
basic coordination and cooperation with civilian agencies near DOD 
facilities. We need to ensure that Federal, State, and local law 
enforcement are able to work together to apprehend criminals and to 
prevent and solve crimes. I hope that my colleagues will join me in 
cosponsoring this important legislation.

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