Republican congressional candidate Ashley Hinson announced she iss supported by over 50 Law Enforcement Officers in Iowa’s first congressional district. Hinson rolled out her Law Enforcement Advisory Committee comprised of sheriffs, police chiefs, sheriff’s deputies, volunteer firefights, mental health advocates, and law enforcement spouses.

“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

“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

Hinson’s opponent is incumbent congresswoman Abby Finkeauer. Finkenauer won a seat in Congress during the 2018 midterms. As a member of the state legislature, Finkeauer voted against the 2018 State Senate Bill that would ban sanctuary cities in the state. Hinson supported the measure. The bill was signed into law later that year by Governor Reynolds.

Finkeauer only recently announced she opposed defunding the police during a debate between the candidates. This came after weeks of requests of where she stood on the issue. Some have wondered if her stance is the result of doing what was politically expedient because of the issue’s unpopularity with voters rather than a sincerely held policy view.

“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.” – Ashley Hinson

The Law Enforcement Advisory Committee compliments her Small Business and Agriculture coalitions previously announced.

Law Enforcement Advisory Committee members: