[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 80 (Wednesday, May 11, 2022)]
[House]
[Pages H4845-H4846]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

  (Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam Speaker, while we are grateful that 
the defund the police narrative seems to be fading for now, the damage 
to the perception of law enforcement will take years to correct.
  In 2021, law enforcement retirements were up nearly 50 percent; 
resignations were up 18 percent; and nationwide, departments are short 
7 percent of budgeted positions right now.
  These staffing shortages have dire consequences. Many cities in 2021 
recorded record homicides.
  Madam Speaker, this week is National Police Week. During National 
Police Week, it is so important that we celebrate our law enforcement 
heroes and highlight their importance to all of our communities.
  Those who wear that badge deserve the respect and support of every 
Member of this Congress. We should show it every week, not just this 
week. I hope that we will.

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