In Honor of National Police Week, Phillips Salutes and Thanks Minnesota Law Enforcement

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WASHINGTON, DC –Today, Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) spoke on the House floor during a Special Order Hour organized by Rep. Val Demings (D-FL) to honor Minnesota law enforcement officers and their sacrifices made in the line of duty.

“As a Gold Star Son who lost his father in the Vietnam War, I empathize with and salute the honorable men and women who don a uniform and risk their lives protecting our country and our communities – oftentimes without the appreciation or support that they need and deserve,” said Rep. Phillips. “So I rise today to express gratitude to the 11,000 police officers who serve and protect the residents of my home state of Minnesota – an overwhelming majority of whom are compassionate and principled public servants.”

In his remarks, Phillips paid tribute to Major Dawanna Witt, an officer who rose from adversity to a leadership position in the Hennepin County Sherriff’s office. A fierce advocate for both law enforcement and police reform, Major Witt embodies the character and values that define community policing in MN-03.

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