Public Safety
Congressman Horsford is committed to protecting the safety and well-being of every family in Nevada's Fourth District and building strong relationships of trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
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I'm so excited to have a leader like Congressman Maxwell Frost leading on the issues of gun safety. He represents the generation that has been affected the most by gun violence every single day and the mass shootings that have occurred. Because of his legislation and other measures like it, we are going to work hard to keep all of our communities safe. I look forward to sponsoring your bill and helping get it across the finish line.
Achieving transparency in policing should be our top priority to eliminate substandard practices. By working together, we can address the public safety crisis and ensure the well-being of everyone in our community.
As responsible members of our community, we understand the pressing need for a transformation in policing practices. Although this issue affects everyone's safety, it is evident that black and brown communities face a disproportionate impact. We firmly believe that our president has a unique opportunity to take decisive action and appeal to the American public's conscience regarding the importance of transparency, accountability, and high standards in law enforcement.
As citizens, it is important for us to prioritize public safety and hold those in law enforcement accountable. While many men and women in law enforcement carry out their duties with honor, it is crucial to address incidents of bad policing practices.
This is not a Republican problem or a Democratic problem - this is a public safety issue. It's not something that only some of us have to fix; this is something that all of us have to work together to address.
By Farnoush Amiri
WASHINGTON (AP) — The toll of police brutality in America was on painful display Tuesday night as family members of Black men and women killed in custody joined lawmakers in the Capitol to hear President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address.
As the representative of Nevada, I know the importance of Nellis Air Force Base, Creech Air Force Base, and the Nevada test and training range. These locations house numerous critical assets vital to our country's security. As a result, I believe that transparency is critical when it comes to the information being collected in these areas. Even if the information is classified, we must know what actions we can take to protect our interests.
By Alexandra Hutzler, Allison Pecorin, and Justin Gomez
"I hope so," Biden told ABC News when asked if reform was possible in Congress.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met Thursday with members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) to discuss pushing policing reform in the wake of the death of Tyre Nichols.
Bad policing shouldn't exist anywhere in America. This is not a Republican issue or a Democratic issue. This is about safety. All of us should want safety. It's important to hold law enforcement accountable for their actions and ensure they are properly trained to handle situations.
I believe in supporting law enforcement and funding our police. The men and women who work in law enforcement do their jobs nobly every day. However, when there are incidents of bad policing practices, we must address them. Upholding the law and ensuring safety for all should be top priorities.