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On the recordSeptember 22, 2022
As the chief of police in Orlando, we were laser- focused on reducing violent crimes. I ask my colleagues who like to talk about violent crime to join us in reducing violent crime. We were able to do so because we had the resources to do so. This legislation is supported by the FOP, the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, the Major Cities Chiefs Association, the National Policing Institute, and the National Association of Police Organizations. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join us in backing the blue.
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Val Demings
Democratic · Florida

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