Local Sheriffs are backing New York’s Republican Congressional Delegation proposed SERVE Act, which aims to combat crime and support law enforcement.
The Stop Enabling Repeat Violence and Endangering (SERVE) Our Communities Act authorizes $10 million in Department of Justice grants for states with laws allowing courts to consider a defendant’s dangerousness in bail or pretrial decisions. To qualify, states must show efforts to hire and retain law enforcement or run campaigns to counter anti-police sentiment and improve community relations.
“We must end the ongoing cycle of crime caused by Albany’s bail reform policies, which prioritize criminals over law-abiding New Yorkers. The SERVE Our Communities Act incentivizes states to prioritize law enforcement and public safety by repealing these harmful and misguided policies. I am honored to lead my New York Republican colleagues in introducing this legislation, which works to support our law enforcement officers and enhances public safety,” said Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24).
“I support any legislation that supports training and educating those in the legal system who are charged with determining the custody status of repeat offenders,” said Ontario County Sheriff David Cirencione.
I would like to thank Congresswoman Tenney for sponsoring the Serve Our Communities Act as well as all of our elected leaders that support the initiatives outlined in the bill. To ensure public safety in our communities, we must hire and retain law enforcement officers that meet the highest standards in policing. At the same time, we must hold criminal offenders accountable, especially those repeat offenders that continue to victimize others and continually reoffend. Our judges, district attorneys and law enforcement officers must have the means to enforce the law and tools to hold dangerous offenders in custody when warranted,” said Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck.
“I am in full support of the Stop Enabling Repeat Violence and Endangering (SERVE) Our Communities Act and appreciate Congresswoman Tenney’s efforts in sponsoring this important bill. We need to hold repeat offenders accountable and I hope that this bill helps to bring change to New York State with respect to courts gaining the authority to use a dangerousness standard when assessing bail or pretrial release. Public safety should always be our priority and we have all seen what the lack of consequences have done in our country. This bill would also help law enforcement agencies in their recruitment and retention while building positive connections with their communities. This is a great bill and I stand behind it,” said Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson.
“Bail reform has destroyed New York. Our brave law enforcement officers and law-abiding New Yorkers feel the consequences while criminals roam free. As long as the far-left leaders in Albany fail to protect New Yorkers, it is our job in Congress to do so. I am proud to join my New York colleagues in Congress in introducing the SERVE Our Communities Act to bring safety back to our streets,” said Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23).
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