HURRICANE/POLICE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “RT @WhiteHouse: ‘First responders, @fema, the job they’ve done is incredible,’ President @realDonaldTrump said as he toured damage from #Hu…” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, October 15, 2018 5:03 pm […]
Category: Police
10/10/2018
HURRICANE/POLICE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Thank you Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office! #HurricaneMichael https://t.co/fuy7stLMJI“ –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, October 10, 2018 8:33 pm […]
10/9/2018
JEFF SESSIONS/JUSTICE DEPARTMENT/POLICE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “The Trump administration on Tuesday [10-8-18] sharply criticized a draft plan hammered out between the nation’s third-largest city and the state of Illinois that envisions far-reaching reforms of Chicago’s 12,000-officer force under close federal court supervision. Attorney General Jeff Sessions said the Department of Justice will file ‘a statement of […]
10/9/2018
JEFF SESSIONS/JUSTICE DEPARTMENT/POLICE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions said on Tuesday [10-9-18] the Justice Department would oppose a proposed consent decree to reform the Chicago police department in response to misconduct allegations after the slaying of a black teenager by a white officer. Sessions said in a statement the Trump administration was concerned […]
10/8/2018
JUSTICE DEPARTMENT/MINORITIES/POLICE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “President Donald Trump on Monday [10-8-18] said he has directed the Justice Department to work with law enforcement in Chicago to ‘straighten out the terrible shooting wave’ in the city…The president also suggested that civic leaders in Chicago actually might not want to curb the violence in Chicago, but that his […]
10/8/18
MINORITIES/POLICE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “U.S. President Donald Trump pledged on Monday [10-8-18] to end a ‘crime spree’ in Chicago and called for loosening restrictions on police in the third-largest U.S. city to allow stopping and frisking suspects for weapons and other contraband. Chicago police agreed in August 2015 to outside monitoring of stop-and-frisk searches after an […]
10/8/2018
POLICE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Every day, our police officers race into darkened allies, deserted streets, & onto the doorsteps of the most hardened criminals. They see the worst of humanity & they respond with the best of the American Spirit. America’s LEOs have earned the everlasting gratitude of our Nation! https://t.co/RquS91Vz7o“ -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, October 8, […]
10/8/2018
POLICE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “We thank you. We salute you. We honor you. And we promise you: we will ALWAYS have your BACK – now and FOREVER! #IACP2018 https://t.co/nvUUIuvouj“ –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, October 8, 2018 2:27 pm […]
10/8/2018
POLICE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “America’s police officers have earned the everlasting gratitude of our Nation. In moments of danger & despair you are the reason we never lose hope – because there are men & women in uniform who face down evil & stand for all that is GOOD and JUST and DECENT and RIGHT! #IACP2018 […]
10/8/2018
POLICE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “It was my great honor to address the International Association of Chiefs of Police Annual Convention in Orlando, Florida. Thank you! #IACP2018 #LESM https://t.co/Z0nY5bSNr6“ -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, October 8, 2018 1:32 pm […]
10/8/2018
POLICE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Departing Washington, D.C. for the International Association of Chiefs of Police Annual Convention in Orlando, Florida. Look forward to seeing everyone soon! #IACP2018 https://t.co/EwSd7IU9t1“ -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, October 8, 2018 10:31 am […]
10/3/2018
POLICE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “My thoughts and prayers are with the Florence County Sheriff’s Office and the Florence Police Department tonight, in South Carolina. We are forever grateful for what our Law Enforcement Officers do 24/7/365. https://t.co/ZwDmDthItD“ –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, October 3, 2018 7:01 pm […]
9/25/2018
FBI/NEW YORK/POLICE/SECRET SERVICE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/UN: “Most of the world’s leaders are descending on New York City this week for the annual United Nations General Assembly, but only one of them has a residence atop Trump Tower. President Trump returned Sunday to his hometown, a place that starting last year became roiled with protests that choked […]
9/21/2018
POLICE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “A man who threatened to shoot President Donald Trump has been captured in Ohio, a law enforcement official told CNN Friday [9-21-18]. Shawn Richard Christy, 27, of McAdoo, Pennsylvania, had been on the run since June after a federal warrant was taken out that accused him of posting threats on Facebook against […]
9/21/2018
POLICE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “A Pennsylvania man who threatened to ‘put a bullet’ in President Trump’s head and then evaded the police for three months by surviving in the wilderness was arrested on Friday in Ohio, the authorities said. The fugitive, Shawn Richard Christy, 26, was captured in a wooded area of Mifflin Township, a town […]
9/19/2018
POLICE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “At least 100 state and federal law enforcement officers are scouring an Ohio city, searching for a fugitive who has eluded them across multiple states for months after threatening to ‘put a bullet’ in President Trump’s head, the authorities said. The search became increasingly intense and focused on Sunday [9-16-18], after the […]
9/4/2018
ARIZONA/LAWSUIT/POLICE/RALLY/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/TRUMP PEOPLE: “Two advocacy groups alleged in a lawsuit Tuesday [9-4-18] that police in Phoenix violated the free-speech rights of protesters outside a rally by President Donald Trump by firing tear gas as they were about to confront Trump supporters. The excessive force lawsuit against the Phoenix Police Department says police didn’t try […]
7/21/2018
POLICE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Watching Los Angeles possible hostage situation very closely. Active barricaded suspect. L.A.P.D. working with Federal Law Enforcement.” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, July 21, 2018 7:21 pm […]
5/25/2018
POLICE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Chicago Police have every right to legally protest against the mayor and an administration that just won’t let them do their job. The killings are at a record pace and tough police work, which Chicago will not allow, would bring things back to order fast…the killings must stop!” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, May […]
5/24/2018
BORDER/DEMS/GANGS/POLICE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “It was my great honor to host a roundtable re: MS-13 yesterday in Bethpage, New York. Democrats must abandon their resistance to border security so that we can SUPPORT law enforcement and SAVE innocent lives! https://t.co/pxe9Z4efyZ“ -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, May 24, 2018 11:24 am […]
5/24/2018
POLICE/RACISM/SPORTS/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “President Donald Trump said National Football League players who don’t want to stand for the national anthem perhaps ‘shouldn’t be in the country,’ and spoke approvingly of a new league rule aimed at curbing protests on the field, in an interview that aired Thursday [5-24-18] morning. Mr. Trump taped remarks for Fox […]
5/15/2018
POLICE: “#PeaceOfficersMemorialDay https://t.co/agxulpPyag” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, May 15, 2018 1:56 pm […]
5/15/2018
POLICE: “Today is one of the most important and solemn occasions of the year – the day we pay tribute to the Law Enforcement Heroes who gave their lives in the line of duty. They made the ultimate sacrifice so that we could live in safety and peace. We stand with our police (HEROES) 100%! […]
5/15/2018
JUSTICE DEPARTMENT/POLICE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “President Donald Trump honored on Tuesday [5-15-18] the sacrifices of police officers killed in the line of duty, calling them ‘among the bravest Americans to ever live’ and vowing that his administration has a clear policy: ‘We will protect those who protect us…’ He shared a few stories of fallen officers, […]
4/22/2018
POLICE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Thank you to the incredible Law Enforcement Officers from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. They keep us safe and are very cool about it! https://t.co/NlhxpPwmzT“ -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, April 22, 2018 3:12 pm […]
3/21/2018
POLICE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “AUSTIN BOMBING SUSPECT IS DEAD. Great job by law enforcement and all concerned!” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Mar. 20, 2018 10:36am […]
2/21/2018
POLICE: “Yesterday, it was my great honor to recognize extraordinary Law Enforcement Officers and First Responders, and to award them the the highest possible decoration for bravery by public safety officers, the Medal of Valor. #AmericanHeroes https://t.co/em0wBbvy5P” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Feb. 21, 2018 01:20pm […]
2/10/2018
CRIME/POLICE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “My thoughts and prayers are with the two police officers, their families, and everybody at the @WestervillePD. https://t.co/AoingY77Ky” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Feb. 10, 2018 04:18pm […]
1/9/2018
POLICE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “On behalf of the American people, THANK YOU to our incredible law enforcement officers. As President of the United States – I will fight for you, and I will never, ever let you down. Now, more than ever, we must support the men and women in blue! #LawEnforcementAppreciationDay https://t.co/Qb4uxB4JRm” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, […]
12/31/2017
POLICE: “My deepest condolences to the victims of the terrible shooting in Douglas County @DCSheriff, and their families. We love our police and law enforcement – God Bless them all! #LESM” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Dec. 31, 2017 01:36pm […]
12/15/2017
POLICE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “You are always there for us – THE MEN AND WOMEN IN BLUE. Thank you to our police, thank you to our sheriffs, and thank you to our law enforcement families. God Bless you all, and GOD BLESS AMERICA! #LESM https://t.co/9ejiddVL9h” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Dec. 15, 2017 02:48pm […]
11/29/2017
CHRIS WRAY/CRIME/FBI/POLICE: “Members of Congress confronted Christopher A. Wray, the F.B.I. director, on Wednesday [11-29-17] over an F.B.I. intelligence report that said that black extremists were targeting law enforcement because of police abuses in minority communities. Mr. Wray met with the Congressional Black Caucus for about 90 minutes on Capitol Hill to discuss its members’ […]
11/21/2017
CRIME/JUSTICE DEPARTMENT/POLICE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Six years ago, a police officer in this city in eastern Washington was convicted of beating a disabled man to death and trying to cover it up. After other alarming episodes involving Spokane officers came to light, the city asked federal officials to suggest changes to the police department as part […]
11/1/2017
NEW YORK/POLICE/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Thank you to the GREAT NYPD, First Responders and all govt officials for having handled the terrible West Side attack so professionally! https://t.co/imPIdOzjAn” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Nov. 1, 2017 04:14pm […]
10/31/2017
NEW YORK/POLICE/TERRORISM: “In NYC, looks like another attack by a very sick and deranged person. Law enforcement is following this closely. NOT IN THE U.S.A.!” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, October 31, 2017 04:30pm […]
10/27/2017
POLICE/PROTESTS/RACISM: “Law-enforcement officials in Tennessee are gearing up for two white nationalist rallies this Saturday [10-28-17], preparing expansive security measures and calling for community members to avoid the events by groups that marched in Charlottesville earlier this summer. ‘White Lives Matter’ events will be held in Shelbyville, Tenn., a city of 21,000, and Murfreesboro, a […]
10/22/2017
CYBERWAR/DHS/ENERGY/NATIONAL SECURITY/NUCLEAR/POLICE: “The Department of Homeland Security plans to close a New York-based laboratory that has helped the city’s Police and Fire Departments develop systems to detect nuclear and biological threats, a move that some local officials fear could hamper efforts to prevent and respond to terrorist attacks. The radiological program that the laboratory, the […]
10/22/2017
POLICE/RACISM: “The appearance of white nationalist Richard Spencer on Thursday [10-19-17] at the University of Florida sparked a declaration of a state of emergency by Florida’s governor. The event ended up generating little more than shouting and a few arrests. There was no violence. Still, the massive preparations for potentially violent civil disobedience came with […]
9/29/2017
POLICE: “.@IMPDnews @POTUS THANK YOU to the amazing Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and all law enforcement officers, for all you do 24/7/365! #LESM https://t.co/XFqxbMBEbP” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, September 29, 2017 06:03pm […]
8/27/2017
MILITARY/POLICE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “The Trump administration plans to reinstate in full a program that provides local police departments with military surplus equipment such as large-caliber weapons and grenade launchers, according to a document obtained by The New York Times… President Barack Obama put limits on the program in 2015, when several high-profile cases of police […]
8/25/2017
POLICE/TRUMP EXEC ORDERS: ” ‘Restoring State, Tribal, and Local Law Enforcement’s Access to Life-Saving Equipment and Resources’ The order revokes Obama-era limits on the repurposing of military equipment for law enforcement use. On January 16, 2015, the former president issued an Executive Order seeking to limit police access to repurposed military gear. The order came […]
8/22/2017
POLICE/PROTESTS/SUPPORTERS/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “The police used tear gas to disperse crowds numbering in the thousands on Tuesday [8-22-17] night outside the Phoenix Convention Center as tempers flared around President Trump’s divisive speech at a campaign-style rally here. Hundreds of people ran off, streaming into the surrounding streets, coughing and wiping tears from their eyes. Police […]
8/19/2017
POLICE/PROTESTS: “Great job by all law enforcement officers and Boston Mayor @Marty_Walsh.” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, August 19, 2017 02:29pm […]
8/19/2017
POLICE/PROTESTS: “Looks like many anti-police agitators in Boston. Police are looking tough and smart! Thank you.” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, August 19, 2017 02:22pm […]
8/18/2017
POLICE: “My thoughts and prayers are with the @KissimmeePolice and their loved ones. We are with you! #LESM” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, August 18, 2017 11:59pm […]
8/15/2017
CRIME/POLICE: “Authorities around the U.S. are preparing for provocative rallies, grappling with vandalism of Confederate monuments, and accelerating efforts to remove the historic statues, after violent clashes between white nationalist demonstrators and their opponents in Charlottesville, Va., this weekend. The events in Charlottesville, where a woman was killed when an alleged white supremacist drove his […]
8/14/2017
POLICE/PROTESTS: “After events in Charlottesville, Va., last weekend showed how much violence white nationalist rallies could provoke, police chiefs from Richmond, Va., to Boston were taking steps to avoid a repeat of a situation in which the police appeared to have little control of the crowd. Texas A&M University canceled a ‘white lives matter’ rally […]
8/3/2017
LGBTQ/POLICE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “In the week since President Trump declared that transgender Americans would no longer be allowed in the military, some municipal officials have responded with an invitation: join our police force instead. Several cities — including Houston; Austin, Tex.; Aurora, Colo.; and Cincinnati — have encouraged transgender people to apply to their police […]
8/1/2017
CRIME/POLICE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “The nation’s top narcotics officer repudiated President Donald Trump’s remarks about police use of force, issuing a memo saying Drug Enforcement Administration agents must ‘always act honorably’ by maintaining ‘the very highest standards’ in the treatment of criminal suspects. Chuck Rosenberg, who as acting DEA chief works for the president, told agency […]
7/28/2017
CRIME/POLICE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “President Donald Trump told a crowd of law-enforcement officers on Friday [7-28-17] they shouldn’t be ‘too nice’ when arresting ‘thugs,’ in remarks about combating gang activity. Addressing federal, state and local law-enforcement officers in Brentwood, N.Y., on the threat posed by the transnational street gang MS-13, Mr. Trump also talked about the […]
7/17/2017
ATTORNEY GENERAL/CRIME/JEFF SESSIONS/POLICE: “Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Monday [7-17-17] said he’d be issuing a new directive this week aimed at increasing police seizures of cash and property. ‘We hope to issue this week a new directive on asset forfeiture — especially for drug traffickers,’ Sessions said in his prepared remarks for a speech to […]
04/04/2017
ATTORNEY GENERAL/POLICE/TRUMP PEOPLE/JEFF SESSIONS: “Attorney General Jeff Sessions has ordered a sweeping review of federal agreements with dozens of law enforcement agencies, an examination that reflects President Trump’s emphasis on law and order and could lead to a retreat on consent decrees with troubled police departments nationwide. In a memorandum dated March 31 and made […]
04/04/2017
CRIME/POLICE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Black pedestrians in Baltimore stopped without reasonable suspicion. Black drivers in Ferguson, Mo., searched much more frequently than whites. Cleveland residents punched and kicked by officers and subjected to stun guns, without posing any threat. In report after report in the Obama years, Justice Department lawyers found patterns of eye-popping rights violations […]
3/28/2017
POLICE: “Sadly, our police are often prevented from doing their jobs. When policing is reduced, the main victims are the most vulnerable citizens of our society — and you see that all over. In too many of our communities, violent crime is on the rise, and in too many places, our citizens have not been […]
2/9/2017
CRIME/NATIONAL SECURITY/POLICE/TRUMP EXEC ORDERS: ” ‘Enforcing Federal Law With Respect to Transnational Criminal Organizations and Preventing International Trafficking’ The order outlines the administration’s approach to cutting down on organized crime — including gangs, cartels and racketeering organizations — by enhancing cooperation with foreign governments and the ways in which federal agencies share information and data. […]
2/9/2017
CRIME/JUSTICE DEPARTMENT/POLICE/TRUMP EXEC ORDERS: ” ‘Preventing Violence Against Federal, State, Tribal, and Local Law Enforcement Officers’ The order calls on the Justice Department to ‘enhance the protection and safety’ of law enforcement by increasing penalties for crimes committed against officers. The attorney general is also instructed to review and determine whether existing federal laws adequately […]
2/9/2017
ATTORNEY GENERAL/CRIME/DOJ/POLICE/TRUMP EXECUTIVE ORDERS: “By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. It shall be the policy of the executive branch to: (a) enforce all Federal laws in order to enhance the protection and […]
2/8/2017
POLICE: “Thank you to our great Police Chiefs & Sheriffs for your leadership & service. You have a true friend in the @WhiteHouse. We support you!” – Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Feb. 8, 2017 10:23am […]
2/7/2017
POLICE: “An honor having the National Sheriffs’ Assoc. join me at the @WhiteHouse. Incredible men & women who protect & serve 24/7/365. THANK YOU!!” – Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Feb. 7, 2017 11:25am […]
7/26/2016
BORDER/ISIS/PARTIES/POLICE/POLITICS: “Why aren’t the Democrats speaking about ISIS, bad trade deals, broken borders, police and law and order. The Republican Convention was great” – 7/26/2016, Donald Trump, Twitter.com, 7/26/2016 […]
12/10/2015
CRIME/DONALD ON DONALD/POLICE: “One of the first things I’d do in terms of executive order … will be to sign a strong, strong statement that would go out to the country, out to the world, anybody killing a policeman, a policewoman, a police officer, anybody killing a police officer, the death penalty is going to happen.” – […]
12/2/2015
POLICE/TERRORISM: “California shooting looks very bad. Good luck to law enforcement and God bless. This is when our police are so appreciated!” – 12/2/2015, Donald Trump, Twitter.com, 12/2/2015 […]
11/17/2015
POLICE/POLITICAL FIGURES: “Mr. Sessions [Senator Jeff Sessions] said that police officers faced unfair criticism for their use of force. He believes that legal action by the Justice Department has discouraged officers from doing their jobs. [During a Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on 11-17-15 the senator stated] ‘It’s clear that police officers all over America are concerned […]
5/11/2015
CRIME/POLICE: “How come there are no protests in favor of the two young police officers gunned down in Mississippi by two deranged animals. DEATH PENALTY!” – 5/11/2015, Donald Trump, Twitter.com, 5/11/2015 […]
4/28/2015
CRIME/POLICE: “Now that the ineffective Baltimore Police have allowed the city to be destroyed, are the U.S. taxpayers expected to rebuild it (again)?” – 4/28/2015, Donald Trump, Twitter.com, 4/28/2015 […]
12/19/2014
OBAMA/POLICE/TERRORISM: “Obama now wants to deny due process to the police. He’ll give all constitutional rights to the terrorists but not our cops.” – 12/19/2014, Donald Trump, Twitter.com, 12/19/2014 […]
9/30/2013
CRIME/POLICE: “Since stop & frisk was struck down, gun shootings & victims have spiked– while gun seizures have decreased. http://t.co/aIUe2dSaNf” – Sept. 30, 2013, Donald Trump, Twitter.com, trumptwitterarchive.com, 9/30/2013 […]
8/19/2013
CRIME/NEW YORK/POLICE: “.@NY_POLICE Commissioner Ray Kelly has done a top job keeping NYC safe. Stop & Frisk has been a critical tool for the NYPD.” – 8/19/2013, Donald Trump, Twitter.com, trumptwitterarchive.com, 8/19/2013 […]
11/30/2012
POLICE: “NYPD Officer Larry DePrimo has made the entire city proud with a his generous act of kindness http://t.co/o5rTCs01 NYC loves the NYPD.” [4:00:35 PM] – 11/30/2012, Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Trumptwitterarchive.com, 11/30/2012 […]
7/20/2012
POLICE: “The NYPD has been doing a fantastic job protecting NYC. I hope Chief Ray Kelly is strongly considering running for mayor.” [4:07:50 PM] – 7/20/2012, Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Trumptwitterarchive.com, 7/20/2012 […]
5/17/2012
CRIME/POLICE: “Under Mayor @MikeBloomberg and Police Commissioner @Ray Kelly all violent crime in NYC is down dramatically. That’s leadership.” [2:54:29 PM] – 5/17/2012, Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Trumptwitterarchive.com, 5/17/2012 […]
4/16/2012
POLICE/POLITICAL FIGURES: “Mike Bloomberg is doing a great job as Mayor of New York City. Ray Kelly is a great Police Commissioner. @MikeBloomberg” [10:17:03 AM] – 4/16/2012, Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Trumptwitterarchive.com, 4/16/2012 […]
3/14/2012
POLICE: “I commend @DrZuhdiJasser for defending the NYPD and Commissioner Kelly. The NYPD has done outstanding work in defending NYC from attacks.” [2:59:36 PM] – 3/14/2012, Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Trumptwitterarchive.com, 3/14/2012 […]
3/13/2012
POLICE: “NYC’s top cop acted wisely and legally to monitor activities of some in the Muslim community. Vigilance keeps us safe. I support Commissioner Kelly and @MayorBloomberg in their efforts to protect us.” [2:26:12 PM] – 3/13/2012, Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Trumptwitterarchive.com, Twitlonger.com, 3/13/2012 […]
3/12/2012
POLICE/TERRORISM: “Personally, I’m glad the NYPD is monitoring the actions of certain extremists. New York’s finest! I support them.” [11:31:18 AM] – 3/12/2012, Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Trumptwitterarchive.com, 3/12/2012 […]
3/8/2012
POLICE: “Ray Kelly is the best Police Commissioner in NYC history. Keeping NYC safe thru vigilance. @RayKelly” [5:25:20 PM] – 3/8/2012, Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Trumptwitterarchive.com, 3/8/2012 […]
3/5/2012
POLICE: “I fully support the @NYPD, @MayorBloomberg and @CommissionerKelly. They should all be honored for protecting us since 9/11—not demonized.” [5:05:13 PM] – 3/5/2012, Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Trumptwitterarchive.com, 3/5/2012 […]