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Did he strike the right tone? Did he go too far? Not far enough? We invite your comments Remarks Made by IACP President Terrence M. Cunningham during the 2016 IACP Annual Conference and Exposition in San Diego, California I would like to take a moment to address a significant and fundamental issue confronting our profession, particularly within the United States. …
Community Relations: “We have to understand what it’s like to be a citizen who might worry that calling the police will make things worse.” – James Comey We have to understand what it’s like to be a citizen who might worry that calling the police will make things worse. Who might actually fear us rather than dismiss that perspective …
“We are all worried for our safety. We are all on edge and being very careful,” said Dallas Police Chief David Brown at a Monday press conference following the deadly shooting that took the lives of five Dallas Police officers Thursday night. Saying he was “running on fumes,” Brown spoke frankly about everything that his employees have to deal with …
“Time and again, you make the split-second decisions that could mean life or death for you and many others in harm’s way, I want you to know that the American people see it, too. We recognize it, we respect it, we appreciate it, and we depend on you.” Obama writes open letter to police: ‘We have your backs’ President Obama …
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/rnc-2016-sheriff-dave-clarke-225768 Milwaukee sheriff at RNC: ‘Blue lives matter’ By NICK GASS 07/18/16 Donald Trump understands what it will take to make the United States safe again, Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke said in his speech Monday night before the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Invoking Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1963 writing about the “the interrelatedness of all communities and states” …
“When I lost Thor I had no idea it was possible to lose so much in an entire lifetime much less in a single moment, and I know that in light of recent events some of us have lost faith, but I want all Americans to know about Moses, Derek, Thor and all the officers out there who every day …
“Our colleagues across America — our brothers and sisters in blue — are doing the hardest job in the world. At the start of every shift, they go out without knowing what dangers await. And yet, there is a crisis — especially in the eyes of too many communities, particularly communities of color — a crisis of trust in police …
When my officers report for duty, they have no idea what might come up that day. They don’t know whether the next 911 call will be their last. But they keep answering the call. They keep putting their lives on the line. They are doing the best they can to protect our communities. We put on our badges every day to serve …
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