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Tillis Leads Introduction of Bipartisan Protect and Serve Act
Senator Thom Tillis, along with a group of bipartisan senators, introduced the Protect and Serve Act, a legislation aimed at making knowingly causing or attempting to cause bodily injury to a law enforcement officer a federal crime. The bill has garnered support from various senators who believe in the importance of protecting those who protect our communities.In a statement, Senator Tillis emphasized the need to hold those accountable who commit acts of violence against law enforcement officers, stating, “Those who commit senseless acts of violence against law...
Tillis Honors Charlotte Law Enforcement Officers Who Paid the Ultimate Sacrifice
On the Senate floor in Washington, D.C., Senator Thom Tillis paid tribute to the four Charlotte law enforcement officers who tragically lost their lives in the line of duty on Monday. The incident, described as the deadliest attack on law enforcement in nearly a decade, has left the community of Charlotte and the entire state of North Carolina in shock and devastation.Among the fallen officers, Senator Tillis highlighted the dedication and service of Police Officer Joshua Eyer, a six-year veteran of the CMPD who also served in the Army National Guard. Eyer, who was...