Tillis, Colleagues Reignite Effort to Improve Reporting Attacks on Law Enforcement

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to enhance information-gathering on attacks targeting law enforcement. TheImproving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Actwould help fill identified gaps in reporting requirements for ambush-attacks against law enforcement officers by increasing our understanding of these crimes and how they arise.
“Attacks on our law enforcement officers are abhorrent and we must get a clear picture on when they occur,”said Senator Tillis. “I’m proud to co-introduce this bipartisan legislation so we can improve reporting and continue supporting the men and women in blue to prevent these disgusting acts.”
Background:
In 2023, law enforcement agenciesreportedover 79,000 police officers were assaulted and 60 were feloniously killed. While the government collects basic information on these attacks, including when the attack occurred and the types of weapons used, more information is needed to help prepare for, identify and prevent anti-police activity.
TheImproving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Actwould:
Full text of the legislation is availableHERE.

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