‘Disrespected, Defunded, Demoralized & Even Demonized’: Dan Meuser Rips Treatment Of Law Enforcement

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During House floor remarks last week, Rep. Dan Meuser (R-PA) spoke about National Police Week.

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00:00Without objection, the gentleman is recognized.

00:02Mr. Speaker, on this National Police Week, I rise to honor the brave men and women of law enforcement.

00:07This week could not have come at a more important time.

00:09Many members of law enforcement, both rookies and 30-year veterans, are disheartened

00:14far too often by the treatment police officers have experienced in recent years.

00:18Their dedication is to protect and serve their communities,

00:21and yet, far too often, they are disrespected, defunded, demoralized, and even demonized.

00:26Not by many, but enough.

00:28And, too often, by elected community leaders.

00:32This must stop.

00:34Many criminal prosecutors also need to do their jobs.

00:37There are too many violent criminals who break firearm possession laws and are released.

00:43We must enforce the firearm laws that exist.

00:46This will reduce so-called gun violence.

00:50Too many prosecutors are failing to prosecute violent criminals,

00:53this endangers citizens, diminishes public safety, and puts police officers at high risk.

00:59But, as the son of a former police officer, I always back the blue.

01:02There's always room for improvement, but we all should always respect the men and women

01:07who do, in fact, risk their lives to protect and serve,

01:10and, too often, give their lives for their job, community, and for the people they work for.

01:18With that, Mr. Speaker, I yield back.

01:21For what purpose does the gentlewoman from Ohio seek recognition?

‘Disrespected, Defunded, Demoralized & Even Demonized’: Dan Meuser Rips Treatment Of Law Enforcement

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