Public Safety
I am grateful to the brave law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line to serve our communities. Unfortunately, many local departments are often working on strained budgets and lack the necessary equipment needed to adequately protect our neighborhoods.
As your Representative, I am taking strides to invest more into local law enforcement agencies to support their training needs, help them better retain and recruit officers, and build better relationships with the communities they serve.
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ROCK FALLS, Ill. — The Rock Falls Fire Department has been planning a $1.5 million training facility over the past few years. This new building will allow fire training opportunities to better prepare firefighters for emergency situations.
Today, the department hosted a meeting and tour with Rep. Eric Sorenson to detail their proposal for the new facility.
Deputy Fire Chief Kyle Sommers said it will allow emergency simulation training like search and rescue, as well as having classrooms.
FULTON COUNTY, Ill. (WMBD) — Congressmen Eric Sorensen (D-17) visited Fulton County Thursday evening to assess damage from the severe storms that swept through the area in mid-July.
Fulton County leaders, and Illinois Emergency Management Agency representatives sat down with the congressman to explain the damage and what problems they are facing.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, July 11, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), alongside Congressman Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) and Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) introduced the bipartisan Stop Fentanyl at the Border Act. This bill would provide increased funding, technology and staffing for U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is requesting funding for 15 local projects that will benefit Illinois families as Congress works to fund the government.
On Friday, May 17, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) recognized Police Week by sitting down with KWQC-TV News and discussing work in Congress to support local police departments in Congress.
The same day, Sorensen announced that he led 24 members of Congress to call for full funding for critical public safety programs that provide resources to law enforcement agencies to protect communities in Congress' annual budget.
WASHINGTON, DC – In recognition of National Police Week, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) led a group of 24 of his New Democrat Coalition colleagues in calling for full funding for critical public safety programs that provide resources to law enforcement agencies to protect communities. Sorensen’s advocacy on this issue is in direct response to roundtable discussions and meetings he has hosted with law enforcement from across Central and Northwestern Illinois.
On Monday, May 13, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) to highlight $847,000 the two officials secured for a police training center in Winnebago County.
Winnebago County Chairman Joseph Chiarelli and Sheriff Gary Caruana participated in the event as well to discuss the project and the importance of the funding that will help train officers across Illinois.
On Monday, May 13, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) will join Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), Winnebago County Chairman Joseph Chiarelli, and Sheriff Gary Caruana to announce $847,000 Sorensen secured for a new police training center. The investment will allow Winnebago County to purchase state-of-the-art training equipment for the facility and train officers from across Illinois.
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) started police appreciation week a few days early with two events in the Quad-Cities.
On Friday, Sorensen met with city officials and leaders of local law enforcement to learn how he could bring federal assistance to local challenges.
Rep. Sorensen first visited QCOMM911, an emergency dispatch center located in Milan that provides 911 and radio services for four police departments and nine fire departments in Rock Island County.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), along with Congressman Zach Nunn (IA-03), introduced bipartisan legislation to bolster safety at schools within our communities. The Safe Schools and Communities Act will provide competitive grants to public schools to prevent human trafficking, improve drug abuse awareness, reduce gang activity, and end violence within our communities.