The 1033 program allows @DeptofDefense to transfer surplus equipment – like vehicles, boots, computers, and more – to federal, state and local law enforcement. This equipment is always demilitarized to be appropriate for public safety use.
For years, local law enforcement agencies have been asked to do more with less, and now, as they face liberal calls to defund the police, we need to be continuing this transparent, responsible program.
I am offering an amendment to the #FY21NDAA that improves the 1033 program by prohibiting the transfer of weapons that law enforcement can’t & shouldn't use, like weaponized drones & lethal grenades, and by training officers in de-escalation & protecting constitutional rights.
Earlier, I spoke on the Senate floor about my amendment, which is a sensible alternative to the Schatz amendment. Defunding & de-equipping our law enforcement agencies won’t fix anything. Making sure they have the right equipment & the right training will.
Update: My amendment passed 90-10!
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