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Law Enforcement

Congressman Dreier is committed to securing increased funding for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP), which provides federal assistance to states and local government for incurring costs of incarcerating illegal aliens. Since the program was created in 1994, California has received $2.1 billion in SCAAP funding. During debate of H.R. 3093, fiscal year 2008 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, the House adopted an amendment co-authored by Congressman Dreier to provide an additional $55 million in funding for SCAAP, raising the total to $460 million for 2008.

In the 109th Congress, during debate of H.R. 2862, the fiscal year 2006 Science, Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce Appropriations Act, the House adopted Congressman Dreier’s amendment, by a vote of 231 to 195, to provide an additional $50 million for SCAAP, raising the total to $405 million for 2006. The $405 million allocation was signed into law on November 22, 2005.

Congressman Dreier also authored legislation to make it a federal crime to kill a peace officer and flee the country to avoid prosecution. H.R. 1149, the Justice for Public Safety Officers Act (hyperlink), enhances the punishment for cop-killers and those who aid them, by imposing substantial federal penalties, including a mandatory minimum sentence of 30 years in prison for the murder of a public safety officer and an additional mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison for fleeing the country to avoid prosecution. This bill would ensure that criminals who murder law enforcement officers have the full weight of the federal government on their trail.

During the 109th Congress, the House approved H.R. 1751, the Secure Access to Justice and Court Protection Act, which included key provisions of the Justice for Public Safety Officers Act. Under the bill, killing a federally funded law enforcement officer is punishable by the death penalty, life imprisonment or a mandatory minimum of 30 years behind bars. The bill also adds a mandatory minimum 10 year penalty on top of the punishment for killing a law enforcement officer if the suspect flees the country to avoid prosecution. This bill has the strong support of a number of law enforcement groups, including the Fraternal Order of Police, the National Sheriffs' Association, the California Sheriffs' Association and Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca.

Supporting First Responders

Congressman Dreier strong supports our local first responders who are responsible for coordinating efforts to prevent, plan for and respond to emergencies. In the event of a man-made or natural disaster, it is essential that all Californians be prepared to respond quickly and effectively.

It is essential that each household have a plan in the event of an emergency. These websites have resources that can help you to plan ahead and stay informed:

• www.ready.gov
• www.lapdonline.org/
• www.fire.lacounty.gov/
• www.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/
• www.sbcfire.org/
• www.homeland.ca.gov/
• www.fire.ca.gov/
• www.fema.gov/hazard/wildfire/wf_prepare.shtm

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