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| http://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/at-tri-c-public-safety-training-center-brown-outlines-legislation-to-help-keep-americans-safe-from-isis-and-other-terrorist-threats | At Tri-C Public Safety Training Center, Brown Outlines Legislation to Help Keep Americans Safe From ISIS and Other Terrorist Threats | 2015-12-22 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Sherrod Brown | B000944 | www.brown.senate.gov | legacy | Brown Has Introduced Legislation that Would Provide Grants to State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies for Antiterrorism Programs and Training for Active Shooter Incident Response. Brown Joined Tri-C Police Chief Clayton Harris to Discuss How Cuyahoga County First Responders Would Use Resources to Prepare for Threats. Tuesday, December 22, 2015 CLEVELAND, OH At the Tri-C Public Safety Training Center today, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) the top Democrat on the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs outlined legislation that would help keep Americans safe from ISIS and other terrorist threats. Brown also renewed his call for closing the terrorist gun loophole to stop individuals who are known or suspected terroristsincluding those on the No Fly listfrom purchasing a firearm. We need to ensure that those on the frontlines protecting us have all the tools they need to respond to threats, and to root out these terrorists at home and abroad, Brown said. Thats why Im sponsoring legislation to keep Americans safe from ISIS and other terrorist threats. This bill would help state and local law enforcement agencies train for active shooter incidents, develop specialized antiterrorism investigation programs, and root out homegrown extremism. We must use every available resource to combat the threat posed by extremists with access to deadly weapons. During a news conference, Brown was joined by Cuyahoga Community College Police Chief Clayton Harris who discussed how Cuyahoga County first responders could use resources for antiterrorism training programs to properly respond to an active shooter attack. Browns bill would provide grants to state and local law enforcement agencies for antiterrorism programs and training for active shooter incidents, while bolstering community partnerships to combat homegrown extremism or the recruitment or radicalization of those living in the U.S. It is crucial that first responders are prepared for any situation that threatens public safety, said Chief Clayton Harris. Professional training that includes a variety of scenarios including active shooters and other antiterrorism circumstances will help to keep our communities safer. From his leadership post on the Senate Banking Committee, Brown and other Democratic leaders introduced the Defeat ISIS and Protect and Secure the United States Act, which includes a provision that would restrict ISIS financing by authorizing tough new sanctions on foreign financial institutionsthat knowingly facilitate financial transactions with ISIS. Browns bill would combat ISIS abroad by: Restricting ISIS access to money by authorizing tough new sanctions on foreign financial institutions if they knowingly facilitate financial transactions with ISIS. Helping refugees fleeing the conflict in Syria stay in the region closer to their own homes by creating a new stabilization fund for Jordan and Lebanon. Improving intelligence sharing with American allies and partners. Developing a comprehensive strategy to counter ISIS propaganda and counter violent-extremism. Creating a new ISIS czar who would direct the United States efforts to defeat ISIS. Browns bill would help keep America safe by: Requiring the universal use of machine-readable, electronic passports in order to participate in the Visa Waiver Program. Stopping individuals who are known or suspected terroristsincluding those on the No Fly listfrom purchasing a gun by closing the terrorist gun loophole. Improving screening technology and Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) training including tougher vetting and oversight of aviation workers to strengthen aviation security. Developing a strategy for locking down the highest risk radiological material or dirty bomb materials in our hospitals and industrial sites. Creating a new office dedicated to stopping homegrown extremism at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Improving our ability to intercept terrorist communications. Authorizing new grants to help state and local law enforcement develop and implement antiterrorism training programs to properly respond to an active shooter attack. The Cuyahoga Community College Public Safety Training Center, located in Parma, is a 37,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility with the latest in equipment and technology. It provides centralized training for public safety agencies in Cuyahoga and surrounding counties with high quality, full-service instruction critical to building a strong public safety workforce and infrastructure. Programs include Basic Police Academy, Private Security Academy, and Fire Academy. ### Press Contact Rachel Petri(202) 224-3978 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |