10-03-2025
Sen. Todd Young proposes bills to aid local law enforcement
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTWO/WAWV) — U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) has introduced two pieces of legislation help to local law enforcement agencies invest in training, recruitment and mental health support.
The two bills, the Invest to Protect Act and the Fighting Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Act, will help support local law enforcement agencies, according to a press release from Senator Young.
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'Our police officers are on the front lines every day making sacrifices to protect Hoosiers. I'm glad to join these efforts to ensure our law enforcement officers have the support necessary to continue keeping our communities safe,'
Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.)
The Invest to Protect Act with Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Chaterine Cortez Mastro (D-Nev.) will help local law enforcement agencies by creating a special grant program within the Department of Justice to support hiring and resources for agencies with under 175 officers. Since, the majority of agencies in the U.S. have fewer than 175 full-time sworn in officers, according to the press release.
The Fighting PTSD Act introduced with Senators Grassley and Chris Coons (D-Del.) looks to enhance the mental health services for first responders nationwide. The act would direct the DOJ to develop treatment programs for police, fire, emergency medical and 911 staff who suffer from PTSD or acute stress disorder.
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