Representative Tran Stands with Local Law Enforcement During National Police Week

Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) met with Southern California's local law enforcement organizations throughout National Police Week, reaffirming his commitment to the officers who have dedicated their lives to protecting our communities.

Representative Tran heard from law enforcement professionals about the challenges local authorities face, particularly regarding staffing shortages, recruitment, and retention. Tran shared his legislative efforts to bolster resources for law enforcement personnel, from mental health support to increased pay and benefits, to ensure that officers are fairly compensated for their tireless work addressing the community's public safety demands.

"National Police Week is an opportunity to highlight the sacrifice our law enforcement make every day, rushing toward danger to protect our families," said Representative Tran. "But more than that, it's a time to hear directly from our brothers and sisters in uniform, and work together to equip them with the tools to continue serving our communities with dignity and security. I was proud to meet with local public safety heroes from my community who make Orange and LA Counties' streets safer."

Representative Tran meets with officers from the Fountain Valley Police Department (left) and officials from the Association of Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs (right).

Representative Tran discusses public safety priorities with officers from the Westminster Police Department.

As a member of the Bipartisan Congressional Law Enforcement Caucus, Representative Tran is dedicated to supporting local law enforcement efforts to ensure our community's safety. Tran helped to introduce the bipartisan CARE for First Responders Act to expand counseling and mental health services for first responders, and has cosponsored several bills to support and enhance officer safety and wellness on the job, including:

• H.R. 5319, the Bipartisan Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Expansion Act, to further assist local governments with purchasing protective gear for officers;
• H.R. 309, the bipartisan National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act, which would improve officer safety and wellness programs;
• H.R. 3304, the Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act, to support parents in law enforcement;
• H.R. 2094, the HELPER Act, to reduce homeownership costs for law enforcement professionals, and;
• H.R. 8750, the COPS Reauthorization Act, to provide funding for local law enforcement agencies to hire & retain more officers and provide necessary training and equipment through the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program.

Representative Tran secured over $3 million for crime prevention efforts in Southern California following the passage of bipartisan government spending legislation through the House. Tran has also signed onto multiple letters expressing support for local public safety efforts, including advocating for increased resources for state and local law enforcement agencies to perform their duties safely and effectively.

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Congressman Derek Tran represents California's 45th Congressional District. Serving his first term in Congress, Congressman Tran is a member of the House Armed Services Committee and House Small Business Committee, where he is Ranking Member of the Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations Subcommittee. Congressman Tran is the son of Vietnamese refugees, a Veteran, and fought for consumers as an attorney before entering Congress.