"Today, I'm announcing a surge of federal law enforcement into American communities plagued by violent crime. We'll work every single day to restore public safety, protect our nation's children, and bring violent perpetrators to justice."
The world comes at you pretty fast sometimes.
So when an officer uses a taser on a suspect it’s aggravated assault.
But when that same exact taser (deadly weapon) is used on an officer and he responds with lethal force he is charged with murder.
Defense exhibit one...
Hearing from our officers that citizens across Houston are buying their meals, thanking them for their service everywhere they go. Dozens of citizens have stopped by @HPOUTX to donate snacks/drinks. Remember folks we are not as divided as the opportunists would like you to think.
"This is someone who is facing a murder charge and the only thing that is guaranteeing his appearance in court is a signature on a piece of paper..." - @JoeGamaldi, President of @HPOUTX https://t.co/YZm4gH4Mlx
Take a few minutes to read this article, written by US Attorney General Barr. "Rising disrespect for cops not only wrong, it puts us in danger"
https://t.co/M6dKqygwV8
#Pray4Police#EnoughIsEnough
Today marked the end of watch for one of #Houston's own. Many first responders, including his brothers and sisters of the @HoustonPolice Department, attended to the funeral and final police honors. Thank you for your service Sgt. Christopher Brewster and may you rest in peace.