FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 2, 2015
CONTACT:
Nikki Cannon
(202)
293-1550
FLEOA OPPOSES NEW
REGULATIONS ON STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
Federal over-reach prohibits local law
enforcement from effectively serving their communities
(Washington, DC) – Yesterday, the Law Enforcement Working
Group, which governs federally-acquired equipment for state and local law
enforcement use, issued new recommendations regarding the usage of this
equipment. Also known as the 1033 Program, this proposal sets new restrictions
on the usage of certain gear and equipment.
"This program is
intended to empower state and local law enforcement to ensure readiness and
response to deadly incidents, and serve their communities as they see fit,”
said Jon Adler, President of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association
(FLEOA). "This over-prescribed
regulation by federal bureaucrats is unnecessary and creates a de facto
federalization of state and local law enforcement operations by telling them
how and when to use this equipment in their own localities. It is an insult to the intelligence of every
law enforcement department and agency in the country.”
"Given the tragic
incident yesterday at Umpqua Community College in Oregon, and the need for
local departments to have access to this equipment when these senseless acts
occur, it is imperative that the federal government allow local law enforcement
to determine what is the best way for them to protect the communities they
serve daily,” Adler continued.
FLEOA is a national
association that represents the interests of law enforcement officers
throughout the federal government. Its partners, who represent state, county
and local law enforcement, include the National Sheriffs Association, the
Fraternal Order of Police, and the National Association of Police
Organizations.