FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 07, 2008

Louisiana Sheriffs Endorse Landrieu Re-Election

Sheriffs cite Landrieu's winning battles for Louisiana law enforcement.

The Louisiana Sheriff's Association today unanimously endorsed United States Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., at their Annual Training Conference and Exhibition. Yesterday, the Louisiana Sheriffs' and Deputies' Political Action Committee endorsed Sen. Landrieu's campaign.

"I am proud to stand with Louisiana's sheriffs and deputies," Sen. Landrieu said. "Law enforcement is not a political issue. It is not a Republican issue or a Democratic issue. I fight every day to make sure our law enforcement officers have the resources they need to protect our people and keep Louisiana's neighborhoods safe. I am proud to have their endorsement, and I look forward to continuing to fight for them in my next term."

Sen. Landrieu has co-sponsored legislation to improve the COPS program and fought against attempts to eliminate the Byrne Grant program that is essential to combating violent crime. She has worked to take care of those who risk their lives to protect our communities. She introduced legislation to expand benefits for disabled officers and the families of police officers killed in the line of duty. Senator Landrieu has also delivered key resources to Louisiana to combat crime, including $50 million for the Gulf Coast to curb crime following the 2005 Hurricanes and $1.3 million for the Louisiana Methamphetamine Task Force.

"Sen. Landrieu has a proven track record of accomplishment for law enforcement, fighting for critical Byrne law enforcement funding, Sheriff Drug Task Forces and equipment and resources for our deputies," said St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne, who today completes his term as President of the Louisiana Sheriff's Association. "We look forward to working with her in the next Congress to continue advancing policies that will help our law enforcement officers to protect and serve our communities."

"With the loss of other senior members of our Louisiana delegation this year, now, more than ever, we need Sen. Landrieu's experience and seniority in Congress so that she can continue making a difference in our state," said Louisiana Sheriff's Association Executive Director Hal Turner. "Sen. Landrieu can count on the Louisiana Sheriff's Association's support for her campaign as we proudly endorse her reelection today."

Click here to read more about Sen. Landrieu's record fighting and winning for Louisiana law enforcement.

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