My family and I will continue to stand with law enforcement and make sure they have the support and equipment to protect our families.
continue to support law enforcement and ensure officers have the support and equipment they need
Occurrences
"Increasing funding for Capitol Police officers and the civilians who assist their mission."
They deserve the very best tools and resources to do their jobs safely and effectively... I’m proud to fight for North Alabama priorities and deliver the support our local agencies need to serve the people of our region
This funding is a major investment in the safety and security of North Alabama communities. During National Police Week, we’re reminded of the sacrifices our law enforcement officers and first responders make every day to protect our families. They deserve the very best tools and resources to do their jobs safely and effectively.
Evidence
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Under the "Support Law Enforcement" section, the campaign page says: "My family and I will continue to stand with law enforcement and make sure they have the support and equipment to protect our families."
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Strong introduced the SERVICE Act, which would allow DOJ COPS grants to be used by local law enforcement agencies to establish Veterans Response Teams, and the release says the bill would provide overtime pay, training, insignia, and community outreach support for participating officers.
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The project list includes "Priceville Police Department Public Safety Equipment Modernization" for $592,305 to acquire and outfit patrol vehicles and upgrade police equipment, and other public safety-related items.
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Strong said the funding represented his commitment to "strengthening public safety, supporting local law enforcement," and the package included money for "upgrading 911 radio systems and police equipment" as well as police department vehicle and radio upgrades.
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The site’s recent news includes statements such as "Strong Votes to Fund Department of Homeland Security, Pay All DHS Personnel" and ongoing appropriations activity tied to public safety and law enforcement capabilities.
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Sponsor: Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5] (Introduced 04/26/2024). Latest Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. The official title is: "To authorize the Attorney General to make grants for the creation and operation of veterans response teams within law enforcement agencies, and for other purposes."
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Today, U.S. Representatives Dale W. Strong ... introduced the Supporting Every at-Risk Veteran In Critical Emergencies (SERVICE) Act. The SERVICE Act would establish a pilot program to allow local law enforcement agencies to use the Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grants to establish dedicated "Veterans Response Teams" within departments.
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The project list includes "Morgan County Public Safety Vehicles" for $274,276, which will allow the Morgan County Sheriff's Office to purchase and outfit 4 patrol vehicles, and "Morgan County Public Safety Equipment" for $260,000, which will allow the sheriff's office to purchase public safety equipment including body-worn cameras, ballistic vests, and computers.
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"Priceville Police Department Public Safety Equipment Modernization" for $592,305 will allow the Priceville Police Department to acquire and outfit 3 public safety vehicles ... and upgrade police equipment. "Hartselle Police Department Public Safety Equipment Modernization" for $300,000 will allow the Hartselle Police Department to upgrade and replace aging radio systems.
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Congressman Dale Strong ... secured over $12 million in Community Project Funding for infrastructure and public safety enhancements across North Alabama. ... "From upgrading 911 radio systems and police equipment ..." "The $12,127,067 secured ... includes ... $592,305 for the Priceville Police Department ... and $300,000 for the Hartselle Police Department ..."
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Congressman Dale Strong said the Subcommittee’s fiscal year 2027 bill “includes funding for six North Alabama law enforcement and public safety projects.”
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The press release says Strong introduced the SAFEGUARDS Act “to ensure that revenue collected through the 9/11 Passenger Security Fee is invested into aviation and airport security” and to “modernize screening technology” and “upgrade baggage detection systems.”
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The FY2027 funding page lists police-related requests including “Trinity PD Public Safety Equipment Modernization,” “Limestone County Public Safety Vehicle and Equipment Upgrades,” “Stevenson Police Department Public Safety Modernization,” “Public Safety Communications Upgrade,” and “Scottsboro PD Special Response Team Vehicle Upgrade.”
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Congressman Dale Strong said the funding package represented his commitment to “strengthening public safety, supporting local law enforcement,” and that it included money for “upgrading 911 radio systems and police equipment” and police department vehicle and radio upgrades.
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Strong said the committee-passed fiscal year 2027 bill includes funding for six North Alabama law enforcement and public safety projects.
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"$592,305 for the Priceville Police Department to purchase new patrol vehicles and upgrade equipment. $300,000 for the Hartselle Police Department to replace aging radio systems and modernize equipment. $199,762 for the Somerville Police Department to purchase new vehicles and make technological upgrades."
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"Subcommittee Chairman Strong introduced the bipartisan “Civil Preparedness for Agroterrorism Exercise Act of 2026,” which requires DHS to conduct an exercise aimed at enhancing prevention, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts pertaining to agroterrorism."
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419 | BJA | Somerville Police Department | Somerville Police Department Public Safety Vehicles and Equipment | Somerville AL | AL | 199,762 | Strong Britt | H/S 420 | BJA | City of Priceville | Priceville Police Department Public Safety Equipment Modernization | Priceville AL | AL | 592,305 | Strong | H
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DOJ OJP—Byrne Somerville Police Department Somerville Police Department Public Safety Vehicles and Equipment Somerville, AL 199,762 Strong Britt H/S DOJ OJP—Byrne City of Priceville Priceville Police Department Public Safety Equipment Modernization Priceville, AL 592,305 Strong H
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Law Number Public Law 119-74 Date Approved January 23, 2026
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City of Priceville Priceville Police Department Public Safety Equipment Modernization Priceville, AL 592,305 Strong H
Assessments
Strong materially advanced the promise by introducing law-enforcement support legislation and by securing or advancing multiple community-project funding requests for police vehicles, radios, body cameras, vests, 911 systems, and other public-safety equipment in 2024-2026. That shows real follow-through on supporting law enforcement and helping officers obtain equipment. But the promise was broad and ongoing, framed as ensuring officers have the support and equipment they need, and the record here is project-by-project funding and proposals rather than a completed, comprehensive outcome demonstrating that broader guarantee was achieved. Under the federal office context, the strongest evidence of delivery comes after the 2024 campaign, so this fits partial credit with later-term timing rather than full delivery.
Strong has materially advanced law-enforcement support through multiple federal appropriations requests and bills that fund police vehicles, radios, equipment, and grant-supported law-enforcement programs. That is meaningful credit toward the promise, but the evidence shows project-by-project support and introduced legislation rather than a completed, broad guarantee that all officers have the support and equipment they need.
Strong repeatedly advanced concrete measures that materially match the promise to support law enforcement and provide equipment: he introduced bills (e.g., the SERVICE Act and SAFEGUARDS Act), secured community project funding (multiple FY2024–FY2027 requests and announcements totaling roughly $12M+ for North Alabama public safety upgrades), and advanced appropriations tied to police vehicles, radios, tactical gear, and other equipment. These are substantial, documented actions but are project- and grant-based rather than a broad, universal guarantee that every officer 'has the support and equipment they need.' Because the activity demonstrates clear, sustained effort and delivered targeted equipment/support but not full realization of the broad pledge, the correct assessment is partial delivery.
Strong made concrete federal efforts matching the promise, including introducing the SERVICE Act in April 2024 and pursuing community project funding for police vehicles, body-worn cameras, ballistic vests, radios, and other public-safety equipment. Later evidence from 2025 and 2026 shows continued appropriations and grant-related efforts for law enforcement equipment and support. However, the promise was broad and ongoing, and the record shows project-by-project funding and bills or committee advances rather than a completed, comprehensive guarantee that officers generally have the support and equipment they need. This supports partial fulfillment, with some qualifying action during the same congressional term as the 2024 campaign context.
Strong made a broad federal campaign promise to continue supporting law enforcement and equipment needs, not to enact a specific nationwide program. During the same federal term/campaign context, he pursued and secured/requested Community Project Funding for sheriff and police vehicles, body-worn cameras, ballistic vests, radios, computers, and other public safety equipment, and he introduced the SERVICE Act to expand DOJ COPS grant uses for local law enforcement. Because the promise was general and ongoing, these direct appropriations and legislative actions materially satisfy the promised support and equipment component, even though later activity in 2025-2026 further reinforces the pattern.
Strong made concrete in-office efforts after winning the 2024 federal race, including seeking community project funding for police equipment and vehicles, backing public-safety appropriations, and introducing the SERVICE Act to expand COPS-grant support. These actions directly align with supporting law enforcement and equipment needs during the term tied to the 2024 campaign. However, the evidence shows project-based funding advances and legislative efforts rather than a fully completed, broad federal outcome ensuring officers generally have all needed support and equipment, so partial credit is more appropriate than full delivery.