WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) introduced legislation to recognize the unseen sacrifices and countless contributions of the Southwest Florida law enforcement community.

"H.Res. 1218 – The Southwest Florida Law Enforcement Support Resolution" is the 78^th piece of legislation introduced by Congressman Donalds during the 118th Congress. Congressman Donalds released the following statement:

"There are nearly 4,000 law enforcement officers throughout Lee and Collier counties, who maintain an unwavering commitment to keep our Southwest Florida community safe. This National Police Week, I am proud to honor these brave men and women who work tirelessly to enforce the rule of law with consistent integrity and valor on behalf of our community."

BACKGROUND:

There are approximately––

• 308 law enforcement officers serving in the Cape Coral Police Department

• 300 law enforcement officers serving in the Fort Myers Police Department

• 29 law enforcement officers serving in the City of Sanibel Police Department

• 48 law enforcement officers serving in the Naples Police Department

• 43 law enforcement officers serving in the Marco Island Police Department

• 1,800 law enforcement officers serving in the Lee County Sheriff’s Office

• 1,300 law enforcement officers serving in the Collier County Sheriff’s Office

• 155 law enforcement officers serving in Florida Highway Patrol Troop F Headquartered in Fort Myers

BILL ACTIONS:

• Expresses sincere appreciation and gratitude for the brave men and women that serve as law enforcement officers in Southwest Florida

• Appreciates the unwavering contributions, efforts, and dedication that law enforcement officers in Southwest Florida provide to keep the Southwest Florida community, and its visitors, safe from harm

• Acknowledges that law enforcement officers may face danger while selflessly carrying out their public duty

• Recognizes that law enforcement officers are heroes within the Southwest Florida community

MORE:

• See graphics rollout HERE.
• See full text of "The Southwest Florida Law Enforcement Support Resolution" HERE.