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John Rutherford: “I would much rather our officers go into a secure setting at a facility, assume custody of an individual rather than…”

On the recordApril 17, 2023
I would much rather our officers go into a secure setting at a facility, assume custody of an individual rather than have to do an at large arrest out in a community.
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John Rutherford
Republican · Florida

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Rutherford emphasizes the importance of secure settings for law enforcement actions.

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