Jul 12th, 2009 | WASHINGTON -- Police chiefs are backing appeals court judge Sonia Sotomayor's bid to become a Supreme Court justice.
International Association of Police Chiefs President Russell B. Laine says Sotomayor has outstanding qualifications for the job. Laine voiced his organization's support in a letter to Vermont Democrat Patrick Leahy, the Senate Judiciary Committee chairman.
Laine says Sotomayor has shown understanding and appreciation of the challenges facing law-enforcement officers, and dedication to keeping communities safe.
With his group's nod, Sotomayor has the backing of several of the nation's major law-enforcement organizations. Hearings on her confirmation begin Monday.
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