The Police Leaders for Community Safety, a national organization of law enforcement professionals, has officially endorsed Kamala Harris for president.

New data reveals a significant milestone in public safety: The homicide rate has dropped 16 percent since 2020, making it the largest one-year decrease ever recorded. This is a crucial development as communities across America work towards safer environments.

In a statement, Vice President Kamala Harris emphasized that before the Biden administration, the nation faced a troubling surge in crime, including record increases in murders. She attributed the decrease to the American Rescue Plan, which allocated over $15 billion for public safety initiatives, local police departments have received essential resources to combat crime.

This funding has been used by local police departments to hire and retain officers and invest in community violence intervention programs. Additionally, under the Biden administration, violent crime is now at its lowest level in nearly 50 years, the statement said.

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