SPOKANE, Wash. – Today, Cathy McMorris Rodgers announced the endorsements from current and former local law enforcement groups and leaders in Eastern Washington for her commitment to the rule of law and support of local law enforcement.
In this Congress, Cathy has continued voting to support law enforcement by giving them more tools to keep Eastern Washington schools safe, more funding to fight the opioid epidemic in our community, and by reauthorizing the Project Safe Neighborhoods program to facilitate partnerships between federal, state, and local agencies to combat violent gang crimes. She pushed for the STOP School Violence Act of 2018, received a national award from Sandy Hook Promise for her commitment to school safety, and continues to hold one of the highest rankings by the National Association of Police Organizations.
“I’m proud to have this strong showing of support from grassroots law enforcement organizations and top law enforcement officers across Eastern Washington,” said Cathy. “My mission is to restore trust and confidence in representative government and the rule of law, and I’m proud to stand with the men and women in uniform, the thin blue line, who serve and protect our families and communities every day.”
Sheriff Magers of Lincoln County commented: “I’m backing Cathy because I believe in her stand on public safety, border control, fiscal responsibility and tough on crime approach. Cathy has our back and we have hers.”
Sheriff Knezovich of Spokane County commented: “Cathy has earned the support and respect of law enforcement within her district and the State of Washington. Cathy understands that a strong economy relies on good public safety. Cathy believes in the working men and women and small business owners who make our Country great. Cathy’s opponent on the other hand praises the failed economic system of socialism.”
On Sunday, Cathy went on a ride along with the Spokane Police Department and saw the increased impact of drugs like heroin and opioids on the streets of Spokane. Domestic violence calls remain high in the community. Cathy was proud to help pass a package of bills to combat the opioid epidemic and provide $4B in resources to those on the frontlines of this crisis in our communities.