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Strengthening and Unleashing America's Law Enforcement To Pursue Criminals and Protect Innocent Citizens

Donald Trump · 47th PresidentPublished May 2, 2025Signed Apr 28, 2025

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Section 1 . Purpose and Policy. Safe communities rely on the backbone and heroism of a tough and well-equipped police force. My Administration is steadfastly committed to empowering State and local law enforcement to firmly police dangerous criminal behavior and protect innocent citizens. When local leaders demonize law enforcement and impose legal and political handcuffs that make aggressively enforcing the law impossible, crime thrives and innocent citizens and small business owners suffer. My Administration will therefore: establish best practices at the State and local level for cities to unleash high-impact local police forces;…

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