To contribute to civil discourse regarding police funding and reform, I reiterate the purpose of law enforcement in a free society that is to promote public safety and uphold the rule of law so that individual liberty may flourish. Trust and accountability between law enforcement and the communities they are sworn to protect is essential to advancing these goals. Without law enforcement, anarchy, chaos and lawlessness may prevail. I am very confident that every member of our police department abides by this mission with an elevated degree of dedication and compassion. By the very nature of their duty and responsibility, the police and firefighters/EMT remain the only entities of government that consistently and constantly responds to every situation where immediate help is needed.

Source: Daily Sun June 25, 2020 20:03 UTC