QUOTES
01:26 "'They confronted the guy at the back end of the alley,' said
San Patricio County Sheriff Oscar Rivera. “He had a weapon with him,
they asked him to get on the ground and drop the weapon, he didn't so
both officers fired."
04:20 "'If communities donÕt give that support and respect, they might
find themselves without the police protection they need,' he added.
Critics honed in on Barr's use of the word 'communities,' and declared
that he was clearly referring to communities of color, the HuffPost
reported."
05:57 "A total of 414 law enforcement officers were nominated for the
Attorney GeneralÕs Award this year, according to the DOJ's press
release."
08:29 "'During Deputy Jessop's search in more than a million acres of
forest, he heard a faint whimper, and found a baby boy lying face
down,' the DOJ said. 'To his surprise, the baby was alive and
uninjured. There is no question Deputy Jessop's instincts,
perseverance, and dedication saved the childÕs life.'"
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SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, an
officer-involved shooting in small Texas town leaves residents in
shock. Also, during Third Annual Attorney GeneralÕs Award for
Distinguished Service in Policing, US Attorney General William Barr is
now in hot water for saying that lack of "community" support and
respect will cause them to lose police protection.
However, the event recognized the extraordinary acts by law
enforcement individuals which led to significant impact in their
communities. A total of 414 officers were nominated this year.
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HIGHLIGHTS
00:18 Unknown suspect in hospital after officer-involved shooting in
small Texas town
02:50 AG's Award for Distinguished Service: AG says lack of
'community' support will remove police protection
06:03 Extraordinary acts by police officers recognized
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