U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced significant support from law enforcement organizations for his Stop Fentanyl at the Border Act. The bill, aimed at reducing the flow of fentanyl into the U.S., would provide critical resources to secure the southwest border, including additional staffing and technology to detect illicit drugs.
The legislation has been endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police, the National Association of Police Organizations, Major County Sheriffs of America, and the National Narcotic Officers’ Associations’ Coalition. The National Treasury Employees Union, representing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) employees, also supports the bill.
“Pennsylvania law enforcement can’t tackle the fentanyl crisis alone,” said Senator Casey. “This bill will ensure officers have the resources they need to stop the flow of fentanyl into our communities.”
The bill would boost CBP’s ability to hire more officers and border patrol agents while also funding advanced Non-Intrusive Inspection systems to scan vehicles for drugs. Additionally, it seeks to curb the smuggling of firearms used by Mexican cartels in fentanyl production.
Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, emphasized that law enforcement is the “first line of defense” against fentanyl. Bill Johnson, Executive Director of the National Association of Police Organizations, highlighted the drug’s devastating impact on youth and communities.
Source: www.casey.senate.gov