After Years Of Delays, Our Hard-Working Hudson Valley Cops Finally Have What They Are Owed For Their Dedicated Service
After standing shoulder to shoulder with Hudson Valley law enforcement last year to demand action, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today revealed that, following his push calling for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to pay local Hudson Valley law enforcement what they rightfully deserve for working with the feds to help curb illegal drug trafficking in the region, the feds are now set to deliver over $10 million owed to local police departments for their vital contributions, ending years of bureaucratic delays.
Schumer worked relentlessly, not only standing with law enforcement last year to demand action, but personally calling the head of the DEA, and staff worked diligently for months, to cut through red tape so that these long overdue payments could finally be delivered to police departments across the Hudson Valley to provide them the critical support they need to continue to keep our communities safe.
“Hudson Valley police departments from Rockland to Westchester to Putnam worked day in and day out to protect our communities, going above the call of duty to keep the region safe, but were left waiting and wondering – some for almost four years – if they would ever receive from the feds the partnership funding they deserved. I promised them I would not stop fighting until they got the millions they were owed, and today a promise made is a promise kept,” said Senator Schumer. “After years of delays, police departments across the Hudson Valley are now finally getting paid the $10+ million they have rightfully deserved for helping the feds keep our communities safe from drug trafficking. With this federal funding now on the way, these departments will no longer have to worry about strained budget. It was an all-out effort, but I am proud we cut through the red-tape for our local cops and gotten them the compensation they deserve for safeguarding our communities.”
“I extend my gratitude to Senator Schumer for his instrumental role in securing the funding for our law enforcement efforts in the joint DEA task force. His commitment to ensuring the safety of our community is commendable, and this support will significantly enhance our ability to continue to combat drug-related crimes and hold offenders responsible,” said Rockland County Sheriff Lou Falco. “Together, we stand united in our mission to create a more secure environment for our community and our country.”
According to the press release from the Senator’s office, Rockland County is to receive $1,829,706.
