As a former mayor of Hazleton, PA, Barletta knows that our local and state law enforcement officers are the greatest assets our communities have to offer. He will always honor and support the men and women in blue – those brave citizens who put their own lives on the line to protect their neighbors. Barletta will always fully fund law enforcement’s needs and as governor will oppose any efforts to defund the police. At the same time, he will also strongly support firefighters and first responders, who also give of themselves to protect and defend their communities.