Ashley Hinson Announces Law Enforcement Advisory Committee

MARION, Iowa – On Tuesday, Ashley Hinson, the Republican nominee for Congress in Iowa’s First Congressional District, released her Law Enforcement Advisory Committee comprised of 50 members with each county in the district represented.

Her advisory committee will provide policy recommendations and insight throughout her campaign and more importantly while she is in Congress. The committee is made up of sheriffs, police chiefs, sheriff’s deputies, volunteer firefighters, mental health advocates and law enforcement spouses. Hinson will always support law enforcement and stand against radical policies like defunding the police. Hinson does not support cuts to police budgets. 

“I have made it very clear: I do not support defunding the police or cuts to law enforcement funding. As lawmakers, it is our responsibility to work across the aisle to find solutions that hold bad actors accountable. Defunding the police is not a solution. I look forward to leaning on this advisory committee for advice because these folks are the experts in their fields and are dealing with these issues on the frontlines. I’ll support policies in Congress that keep our neighborhoods safe and protect Iowans,” Hinson said.

“The thing I respect the most about Ashley is her deep commitment to solutions and her accessibility. Law enforcement has a lot of challenges and the environment we’re in is making it increasingly difficult to recruit new officers. I trust Ashley to have our back in Congress and continue to support policies that keep our communities safer, just like she’s done in Des Moines,” Greg Graver, Jones County Sheriff, said.
 
“We need leaders in Washington, like Ashley, who are willing to have these tough conversations and stand up for law enforcement in Congress. Ashley is an ally of law enforcement, and I know that she will listen to us, and work towards solutions everyday in Washington,” Sarah Lacina, Cedar Rapids Police Officer, stated.

Law Enforcement Advisory Committee members: