A Florida congressman is urging the Senate to quickly pass legislation to toughen penalties against cop killers, in the wake of this week’s brutal murder of a New York City police officer. “It’s time to protect those who put their lives on the line for us every day,” GOP Rep. Vern Buchanan said in a statement released Thursday. “We need to send a strong message that the heinous targeting of police officers or first responders will not be tolerated,” Buchanan added. The Buchanan measure passed the House in May and has been referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa, has introduced a companion bill, which includes enhanced penalties for killing first responders and prosecutors.

Source: Fox News July 07, 2017 16:06 UTC