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Press ReleaseNeutral2026-05-12

Rep. Whitesides Introduces National Bill to Restore Full Funding for Local Law Enforcement Hiring Program

George Whitesides
George Whitesides
DCA-27 · Representative
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This press release from Representative George Whitesides (D-CA) was published on 2026-05-12 and titled "Rep. Whitesides Introduces National Bill to Restore Full Funding for Local Law Enforcement Hiring Program".

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Rep. Whitesides Introduces National Bill to Restore Full Funding for Local Law Enforcement Hiring Program

The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) funding bill has supported hiring for 140,000 officers nationwide. The program has not been fully authorized since 2009. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, during National Police Week, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) introduced new legislation to restore federal funding for law enforcement hiring grants to their original level, fully funding the Office of Community [ ]
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