Stauber Introduces Lifesaving Gear for Police Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) along with Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) introduced the Lifesaving Gear for Police Act to protect the Department of Defense (DoD) 1033 Program, which allows the DoD to transfer equipment to local law enforcement. 

Of this legislation, Congressman Stauber stated, “As a former law enforcement officer, I will do everything in my power to ensure my brothers and sisters in the blue and brown receive the equipment they need to keep themselves and communities they serve safe. During my time as a police officer, I personally benefited from the 1033 program. I’m proud to introduce legislation to ensure our law enforcement officers can continue to benefit from a program that helped me for so many years on the job.” 

Congressman Bacon stated, “We must equip our law enforcement officers with the best tools available to protect our communities. I’m pleased to co-lead the Lifesaving Gear for Police Act, which removes unnecessary restrictions for our officers, allowing them to take advantage of already paid-for equipment that would otherwise go to waste. Supporting our communities takes people who are equipped to do the job, and this legislation will give our officers the means to protect the people we love.”

The Lifesaving Gear for Police Act has gained support from law enforcement across Minnesota: Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association, Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association, National Association of Police Organizations, Major County Sheriffs Association, Fraternal Order of Police, National Narcotic Officers’ Associations’ Coalition, Association of State Criminal Investigative Agencies, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association and the NYPD Sergeants Benevolent Association. 

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