Cornyn Hurd to Incentivize Police Departments that Hire Veterans

The call to serve continues at home Texas Insider Report: WASHIGTON D.C  -- To better transition our nations veterans into meaningful civilian careers U.S. Senator John Cornyn and U.S. Representative Will Hurd have introduced companion legislation in the House and Senate designed to incentivize state and local governments to hire veterans as law enforcement officers. The American Law Enforcement Heroes Act HR 6380 is based on a successful pilot program from the 1990s and prioritizes existing grant funding for agencies that hire veterans.

Nearly one-third of all Bexar County Sheriffs Department and San Antonio Police Department officers are vets setting an example wed like to see nationwide" said Hurd who recently met with Cornyn and leaders from both agencies to discuss the impact of the bill. For many veterans the call to service doesnt go away and this is an easy way to ensure that service continues right here at home.  I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to get this bill to the Presidents desk." The experience and sacrifice of our military service members has equipped them with valuable skills that can keep our community safe" Sen. Cornyn said. Encouraging state and local governments to hire veterans will both bolster the strength of our law enforcement and help our heroes transition from military service into civilian life."