Law enforcement officials in Minnesota’s Sixth Congressional District on May 7 voiced their needs, ongoing fraud concerns in the state, and how Congress can best support them during a roundtable hosted by U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN).

Minnesota U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen joined the congressman during the roundtable to hear from sheriffs, police chiefs, and others about their concerns.

“As we near the beginning of Police Week, there is no better time to get together with local peace officers and say ‘thank you.’ These men and women are the best of the best,” Rep. Emmer said. “They put their lives on the line to protect you and me, and despite constant attacks from the woke leftist mob, these heroes go out every day to keep us safe. We’re proud to back the blue.”

“I thank House Majority Whip Tom Emmer for his strong support in combating fraud against Minnesota taxpayers,” said Rosen. “I am grateful for the excellent relationships between the U.S. Attorney’s Office and law enforcement agencies across Minnesota that are critical to rooting out and prosecuting fraud.”

During the roundtable, participants discussed the need for cooperation between the U.S. Attorney’s office and local law enforcement agencies to best address crime, including increased gang violence and drug trafficking.

Such coordination also would help tackle the rampant fraud in Minnesota, they said.

The roundtable is another effort extending Rep. Emmer’s long history of supporting law enforcement and ensuring they have the resources and support they need, according to his staff.

Most recently, for instance, the congressman earlier this year urged the U.S. House Appropriations Committee to provide funding for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program to provide states with funding for criminal justice initiatives, including grants for law enforcement, prosecution and courts, and drug treatment programs.

Rep. Emmer last year and this year also sent a letter to the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies urging that language fully funding the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Program be included in its fiscal year 2026 and FY 2027 government funding bills, among other efforts.