Whereas law enforcement officers protect the American people from criminals who seek to perpetrate violence and harm innocent lives regardless of the political circumstances of the day; Whereas the brave men and women of the law enforcement community continually summon the courage to fulfill their solemn oath to ensure the safety of our communities and provide peace of mind for our Nation’s citizens; Whereas America’s law enforcement community also seeks to assist the communities they serve through a variety of nontraditional means, including nonarrest pathways that connect individuals with treatment and recovery programs to overcome addiction, and juvenile diversion programs to prevent minors from entering the criminal justice system; Whereas supporting law enforcement officers with the equipment, training, and funding necessary to serve our communities and keep our streets safe has long been a bipartisan issue; Whereas law enforcement officers willingly face dangerous circumstances and the threat of serious bodily injury or death on a daily basis to ensure the safety of all Americans; Whereas the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum’s 2021 Law Enforcement Officers Fatalities Report detailed that 458 law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty in 2021, an increase of 55 percent from the previous year, including 62 officers who were killed in firearms-related incidents; Whereas protests have been hijacked by violent extremists seeking to sow discord, damage property, loot businesses, and inflict harm against civilians and law enforcement officers; Whereas law enforcement officers have been run over, shot, hit with objects, and stabbed attempting to maintain peace and the rule of law; Whereas progressive politicians and interest groups have responded to this violence with calls to defund law enforcement agencies across the Nation