Public Safety
A priority of mine is to ensure that our communities in Southeast Wisconsin are a safe place to live, work, and raise a family. I have met with local officials, law enforcement officers, and folks across Southeast Wisconsin to discuss how we can keep our communities safe. Defunding the police is a dangerous idea that will make our communities less safe. We must support our men and women of law enforcement. By fixing what's wrong and supporting what's working, we can strengthen Southeast Wisconsin.
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JANESVILLE, Wis. and OSHKOSH, Wis.— Rep. Bryan Steil (WI-01) and U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said the following Wednesday after Gov. Tony Evers decided to accept, after initially refusing, President Trump's offer for assistance in restoring order in Kenosha:
JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN—Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), who represents Kenosha County in Congress, issued a statement following the third night of violence in Kenosha.
JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN—Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), who represents Kenosha County in the U.S. House of Representatives, released a statement following the second night of violence in Kenosha.
"The violence and destruction we witnessed the past two nights in Kenosha needs to be stopped. Public safety must be assured. If the Mayor and Governor don't believe they have sufficient resources to do so, they need to request federal assistance immediately. I am prepared to support their request."
RACINE, WISCONSIN—Today, Bryan Steil joined members of the Racine County Sheriff's Department for a ride along.
A proposed piece of legislation aims to help local law enforcement find fentanyl and other dangerous drugs.
The Providing Officers With Electronic Resources (POWER) Act, if passed, would establish a new grant program within the Department of Justice to help law enforcement acquire high-tech, portable chemical screening devices that assist officers in the detection of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs.
JANESVILLE, WI—Today, Bryan Steil participated in law enforcement and emergency services' events throughout Rock and Walworth Counties.