[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 82 (Thursday, May 16, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E614]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING OHIO'S LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EFFORTS TO KEEP THEM SAFE

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                          HON. DAVID P. JOYCE

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 16, 2019

  Mr. JOYCE of Ohio. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the brave 
men and women of Ohio's law enforcement. As a former prosecutor, I know 
all too well the danger our heroes in blue face every day to protect us 
and our families, and I applaud the efforts made to ensure their 
safety.
  Just the other night, in observance of National Police Week, I was 
proud to vote to reauthorize the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant 
Program, which provides critical resources to state, local and tribal 
jurisdictions to purchase bulletproof body armor for law enforcement 
officers.
  For 30 years, bullet-resistant body armor has protected law 
enforcement officers. According to the Bureau of Justice Assistance, in 
2012 alone, protective vests were directly attributable to saving the 
lives of at least 33 law enforcement and corrections officers in 20 
different states.
  However, much of the body armor used today slows down and fatigues 
our officers due to overbearing weight and discomfort levels. As arms 
and ammunitions continue to become more powerful, we must do the 
necessary research to develop next generation body armor that addresses 
these challenges.
  I am proud to say that we have organizations in Ohio, like ShotStop, 
that are doing just that. Due to their light weight and dynamic 
material, ShotStop's bullet-resistant products create a safer 
environment for the brave men and women in blue who put their lives on 
the line every day to protect our communities.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in applauding ShotStop and all other 
organizations that are working to ensure our officers are better 
equipped to return home safely to their loved ones at the end of each 
shift. I am proud to support Ohio's law enforcement officers, not just 
during National Police Week, but each and every day, and commend those 
who are doing all they can to protect them.

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