Congressman Keller signing the Police Pledge to oppose any attempt to defund the police.
Shows unwavering support for the brave men and women of law enforcement
WASHINGTON – Today Congressman Fred Keller (R-PA) signed Heritage Action’s Police Pledge, reaffirming his commitment to ensure our nation’s police officers always have the resources they need to do their jobs effectively and keep our communities safe.
Congressman Keller has participated in several law enforcement listening sessions across Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District in order to better inform policy discussions around police reform happening in Congress.
Recently, Congressman Keller co-sponsored H.R. 7632, the Defund Cities that Defund the Police Act, legislation that prohibits a state or local government from receiving certain grant money if they defund the police.
Congressman Keller released the following statement:
“Our police officers represent the thin barrier that stands between order and chaos, and they are a force of good that protects the innocent from those would do them harm. I am proud to sign the Police Pledge and reaffirm my commitment that I will not tolerate any calls to defund our police. Without our police, the anarchy we see in our cities would be just the beginning.”
The full pledge:
“A lawful society—free from mob rule and violent insurrection—is not possible without Law Enforcement.
Police Officers have chosen a noble profession. They dedicate their lives to upholding the law and protecting the scared rights of their fellow citizens. As a profession, they deserve support and respect.
I stand with America’s Police and pledge to oppose any bill, resolution, or movement to “Defund the Police.”
