Tag: Anti-Police Politicians

Patrol

Chicago Mayor Told Not to Attend Slain Officer’s Funeral

"The family of Officer Enrique Martinez continues to be in my prayers as they prepare to lay him to rest. I heard from the family and am honoring their request and will no longer plan to attend the honors funeral services," the mayor's statement read.

November 18, 2024

Point of Law

Op-Ed: Good Riddance to Gascón

California sent progressive district attorneys packing, making the state safer for cops and the people they serve.

November 13, 2024

Patrol

Los Angeles City Council Candidate Recorded Saying “F the Police”

Jurado responded by referencing a lyric from the anthem song created by Los Angeles-born rap group N.W.A. on its album "Straight Out of Compton," saying: “Yeah, what’s the rap verse? ‘F#*k the Police.’ That’s how I see them."

October 23, 2024

Technology

Mayor Ends Chicago’s Use of ShotSpotter

Aldermen overwhelmingly voted in favor of an ordinance that would allow them to keep the technology system last week. But Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed it.

September 25, 2024

Patrol

Kansas City Mayor who Supported Defunding Police Changes Tune After Murder of Local Chef

Mayor Quinton Lucas, who in 2022 sued the state of Missouri over a new law that required the city to increase funding for its police department, is now calling for a need to increase the presence of police.

September 12, 2024

Patrol

Sergeants Union Tells Anti-Police Politicians to Stay Away from Slain NYPD Officer’s Funeral

“Adrienne Adams, Jumaane Williams and their cohorts should stay home. They detest cops and have no appreciation for what they do. They should stay home and not pretend they are grieving...,” SBA president Vincent Vallelong said.

March 28, 2024

Patrol

Texas Congressman who Championed Defunding Police Requests Patrol for His House

"...Anti police king of the defund movement in Austin @GregCasar who only last week called APD an agency with racist practices has requested enhanced patrols around his house..," the Austin Police Retired Officers Association posted on X Tuesday.

December 20, 2023

Patrol

Progressive DA Reportedly Asked to Leave Slain Officer’s Funeral

"It was a slap in the face to every officer there seeing Garza at the funeral," an Austin police officer at the funeral who wished to remain anonymous told Fox News Digital.

November 20, 2023

Command

Minneapolis to Replace Police Station Torched in 2020 Riot

"It's a big victory for our city, but also for the residents of the Third Precinct, who have been calling out for safety," Mayor Jacob Frey said after the vote, adding, "Obviously, we wanted it to be sooner."

November 2, 2023

Weapons

CA Governor Signs into Law Special Tax on Guns and Ammo

"The carnage, it’s too much. We can’t normalize it, we can’t accept it," Governor Gavin Newsom said during the signing ceremony in Sacramento. "This is a small price to pay."

September 27, 2023

Patrol

MI Town Council Votes on Law to Restrict Traffic Stops

If the law is approved, officers would be prohibited from stopping or detaining anyone for offenses such as a cracked windshield, loud exhaust, tinted windows, an object hanging from a rearview mirror, a broken tail light or issues with registration.

June 26, 2023

Patrol

2 Progressive Representatives Voted Against House Resolution Honoring Fallen Officers

During a vote Monday recognizing National Police Week, Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and Cori Bush, D-Mo., uttered the only nays heard from the House floor as the chamber voted on the pro-law enforcement resolution.

May 17, 2023