Whereas calls to defund , disband , dismantle , or abolish the police should be condemned and rule of law should be strictly maintained; Whereas law enforcement officers take an oath to never betray the public trust; Whereas in the course of investigations into officers who have allegedly exhibited misconduct, law enforcement should have certain rights to ensure a fair administration of justice, including— (1) a law enforcement officer’s inherent right to self-defense against physical threats; (2) a law enforcement officer’s right to legal recourse if a civilian attempts to assault the law enforcement officer; (3) a law enforcement officer’s right to be protected from physical harassment targeting a law enforcement officer; (4) a law enforcement officer’s right to equipment necessary for personal protection; (5) a law enforcement officer’s right to counsel and a union representative present at any interview conducted as part of an investigation; (6) a law enforcement officer’s right to be informed of the nature of the investigation before any interview commences, including the name of the complainant and sufficient information to reasonably apprise the officer of the allegations; (7) during questioning in the course of an investigation a law enforcement officer’s right— (A) to not be subjected to any offensive language; (B) to not be threatened with departmental, civil, or criminal charges; and (C) to not receive financial or promotional inducement; (8) a law enforcement officer’s right to a hearing, with notification in advance of the date, access to transcripts, other relevant documents, and evidence; (9) a law enforcement officer’s right to have the opportunity to respond to adverse accusations; and (10) a law enforcement officer’s right to not be disciplined for exercising a Fifth Amendment right to remain silent unless granted immunity that such statements will not be used against the officer in any criminal proceeding