Congresswoman Tenney Unveils Legislation to Back Rochester PD and Support Law Enforcement Officers

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Tenney (NY-24) today unveiled the Law Enforcement Solidarity Act, which conditions federal funds on state and localities, allowing local law enforcement to cooperate with federal law enforcement, including the Department of Homeland Security.

In March, members of the Rochester police department responded to a call for emergency backup from federal law enforcement. Rochester police valiantly responded, yet they have faced backlash from liberal city officials due to Rochester’s sanctuary city policies. This bill will ensure that all law enforcement officers, at the federal, state, and local levels, can provide support to one another in emergency circumstances.

“Law enforcement officers who respond to the emergency call from their fellow officers should be celebrated, not chastised. Yet, Rochester city officials are seeking to penalize the RPD officers who quickly responded to assist ICE during a traffic stop, simply because of Rochester’s unlawful sanctuary city policies. That’s why I’m introducing the Law Enforcement Solidarity Act to make federal funding conditional on allowing local law enforcement to cooperate with federal law enforcement. No law enforcement officer, local or federal, should be abandoned because of reckless policies driven by the Left's political agenda,” said Congresswoman Tenney.

"The Locust Club is grateful for Congresswoman Tenney's support and encouragement. Our members will always answer the call when other agencies ask for our help. The Locust Club supports this legislation which protects our officers from being punished for responding when our assistance is requested," said the Rochester Locust Club.

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