Federal Policy Updates

Fact Sheet & Executive Order: Law and Order.

Date: May 09, 2025
Category: Federal Policy Updates

President Trump signed an Executive Order to empower state and local law enforcement officers by maximizing federal resources to improve training, increase officer pay and benefits, strengthen legal protections, seek tougher sentences for crimes against officers, enhance prison security measures, and improve crime-data uniformity.  A copy of the fact sheet can be found here and the executive order here

Considering the rate at which federal policy is being discussed and implemented, the Association has consolidated all relevant municipal announcements and information in a single location on the website. The posted information is organized by date and includes a brief description of the issue and access to links for more information.  Municipal officials are encouraged to visit this section of the website frequently, as updates are likely to be posted weekly, and at times, daily.


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