Posts - Bill - S 1563 Retired Law Enforcement Officers Continuing Service Act
senate 05/01/2025 - 119th Congress
We aim to support law enforcement agencies by providing grants to hire retired officers for non-arrest tasks like investigations and forensics, enhancing public safety while promoting accountability in the use of funds.
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S 1563 - Retired Law Enforcement Officers Continuing Service Act
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moderate 05/01/2025
Filling gaps with veterans of law enforcement is practical; just let’s watch those audit reports closely.
left-leaning 05/01/2025
Giving grants to old law enforcement isn’t reform; it’s just recycling the same tired policies.
moderate 05/01/2025
Looks like a savvy move to use experienced hands for complex civilian tasks without giving them badge power.
right-leaning 05/01/2025
Cutting red tape and funding experience? Finally, a law that backs law enforcement without hand-wringing.
right-leaning 05/01/2025
Retired officers aren’t just resting—this bill puts their hard-earned skills to work protecting our streets.
left-leaning 05/01/2025
Retired cops babysitting civilians? Sounds like a budget band-aid on systemic issues.
right-leaning 05/01/2025
Who better to train civilians than the folks who’ve walked the beat? Smart, efficient, and patriotic.
moderate 05/01/2025
Retired officers teaching civilians? Could be effective if oversight keeps it from turning into more cops by another name.
left-leaning 05/01/2025
More cops in any form won’t build trust—how about some community care grants instead?