On local Law Enforcement. This is just under two hours. On. This is just under two hours. The subcommittee on crime, terrorism, Homeland Security and investigations come to the committee. There are challenges faced in Law Enforcement in the 21st century. I will have an Opening Statement, a quick personal indulgence. I would ask everyone, raymond our friend remember our friend thom tillis. And i want to thank jim and goodlatte for this hearing to goodlatte foran this hearing. We need to honor our Law Enforcement officers. Thank you to our witnesses for being here. We have chuck canterbury, president. Fromo thompson spartanburg, South Carolina. Chief art acevedo. Is that close . Forgive me, i am from South Carolina. City of houston, texas. You are lawenforcement officers across the nation that dedicate your lives to the precept of our country. Which is, respect for and adherence to the rule of law. I know every member of the subcommittee would have their own personal story of how officer
Order. The subcommittee welcomes everyone to todays. Challenges faced in Law Enforcement in the 21st century. I will have an Opening Statement, a quick personal indulgence. I would ask everyone, remember our friend tom tellis from north carolina. And i want to thank chairman goodlatte for this hearing. We need to honor our Law Enforcement officers. Thank you to our witnesses for being here. We have chuck canterbury, president. From the National Fraternal order of police. Alonzo thompson from spartanburg, South Carolina. Chief art acevedo. Is that close . Forgive me, i am from South Carolina. I may get it wrong before you get it right again. From the great city of houston, texas. You are lawenforcement officers across the nation that dedicate your lives to the precept of our country. Which is, respect for and adherence to the rule of law. I know every member of the subcommittee would have their own personal story of how officers have impacted their lives and their own personal testimony
Increasing and a countywide head count revealed 5600 homeless and the bulk in oakland. With 859 living in shelters and over 1900 living on the streets. At this point in time, count only confirms what we all know, what we all see and feel every day. Reporter at a press conference, the mayor announced plans to expand a Pilot Program for the homeless from serving 60 to serving 400. As part of the Controversial Program the city provided portapotty and trash collection but there was problems like fires. The city has learned lessons and will open a homeless camp at an undisclosed location this summer. By improving safety and health for our unsheltered residents, we are improving it for the surrounding communitity. This is a good starting point. To have showers and somewhere to throw our garbage in the can instead of just out on the street. Defying stereotypes the census revealed money problems is the main reason homeless are living on the street. Not Mental Health or Substance Abuse issues.
Hurt and treated at the scene. It is not clear if they had to go to the hospital. Well keep you updated on abc 7 news 6 00. Im eric thomas in for dan ashley. And im ama daetz. Homelessness is in in the east bay is skyrocketing but the numbers defy the stereo types about who is on the streets. And the east bay city most plagued by a homeless crisis, leslie joins us from oakland. It is more prevalent and noticeable in oakland according to a census just taken by the nonprofit everyone home. They say that more development is pushing people out of hidden corners, out of back alleyways and out into the open. Reporter city crews dumped two blocks worth of discarded clothes and broken bikes and mounds of garbage from under interstate 980 today. As far as cleaning up the sidewalk. And what are you going to do after they finish the clean up . Move back. There is nowhere else to go. Reporter homelessness is increasing and a countywide head count revealed 5600 homeless and the bulk in oakland. Wit
So the cbp got creative and is venturing to spartan races, county fairs, and Country Music festivals. Whats your base pay . Pretty good. Former army infantryman, says it makes sense. There is a lot of people here just love this country. You will see, american flags scattered throughout every one that you go to. Reporter the agency is having a hard time finding applicants who can pass a polygraph test. By its own admission, 75 of them failed. The agency now offers a shorter policy graph test and allows waivers from the test for Law Enforcement and the military. We have looked at all the stinz t steps. Acting deputy cdp commissioner. Looking for people making it through the hiring steps. Find the right kind of people it will be easy for them. Last time the Border Patrol increased recruiting after 9 11, they didnt have polygraph tests. It was plagued by corrupt and violent agents. How are you . He says thats why finding the right recruits is crucial. We have to make sure we are attracting