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Kathy Hochul: “We need you. Sometimes in law enforcement you feel unappreciated, that people don't quite understand, and they may have…”

On the recordMay 29, 2026
We need you. Sometimes in law enforcement you feel unappreciated, that people don't quite understand, and they may have different political opinions, but I will always have your back and defend you, and let people know that we are so fortunate, so blessed to have every single one of you and every member of our State Police and every member of law enforcement across this state because that is why the rest of us can sleep soundly in our beds at night and know that our children and families are safe because of you.
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Kathy Hochul
Democratic · New York
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governor.ny.gov

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Remarks at the graduation of new State Troopers

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