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Luis Gutiérrez: “He does not see the police as a source of protection. He sees it as somebody that he has to learn--the police have to be…”

On the recordMay 18, 2015
He does not see the police as a source of protection. He sees it as somebody that he has to learn--the police have to be the adults.
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Luis Gutiérrez
Democratic · Illinois

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Gutierrez shares a young man's perspective on police interactions, highlighting a lack of trust.

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