The Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement, led by Chair Clay Higgins from Louisiana, has announced a roundtable discussion titled “A View From the Frontlines: A Police Week Roundtable on Emerging Issues Facing American Law Enforcement.” This event is scheduled to coincide with National Police Week and aims to address the challenges faced by state and local law enforcement agencies in collaboration with federal authorities. The discussion will explore how the federal government can better support these agencies, which often assist at large events while managing their own community responsibilities.
Chairman Higgins stated, “Law enforcement officers risk their lives every day fighting on the front lines and keeping Americans safe. This National Police Week, thousands of attendees in Washington, D.C. will honor the lives of nearly 25,000 officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities. This roundtable will focus on improving the cooperative operations of federal, state and local law enforcement. We look forward to hearing participants’ feedback on how to fight crime more effectively.”
The roundtable is set for May 14, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET in room 2247 of the Rayburn House Office Building. Among those participating are Col. Robert T. Hodges, Superintendent of the Louisiana State Police; Sgt. Edward Lenz from Adams Township (PA) Police Department and member of Butler County Emergency Services Unit; and Sgt. Aaron Zaliponi from Adams Township (PA) Police Department and SWAT Team Leader for Butler County Emergency Services Unit. Additional participants may be added.
The event will be available for viewing via livestream.
