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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