Trump’s election won’t change the conversation over policing

An overwhelming number of police officers–something in the order 90 percent, by some polls–supported Donald Trump for President in the past election. And that shouldn’t come as an overwhelming surprise; police tend to break conservative in comparison to their surrounding communities in general. But beyond that, at a time when there is increased attention in media (progressive and social) to anti-police protests and sentiments, Donald Trump was a vociferous supporter of law enforcement.

But the President being a vociferous supporter of law enforcement won’t change the conversation. And let me be clear: I do not think loud, complete, and unqualified support is what law enforcement needs.
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