LIVE NOW: House Homeland Security Committee Hearing on Supporting State and Local Law Enforcement

Published on May 15, 2024

The House Homeland Security Committee holds a hearing on “Standing Strong on the Thin Blue Line: How Congress Can Support State and Local Law Enforcement” at 10:00 a.m. ET on May 15. Witnesses: Gregory Mays Deputy Commissioner of Homeland Security, Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Michael Bullock President, Austin, Texas Police Association Michael Chapman Loudoun County Sheriff ...

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