Jacob Ogles
A national police group is making clear that it has Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell’s back in a critical U.S. Senate race.
The Police Leaders for Community Safety endorsed the Miami Democrat’s challenge to U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, a Naples Republican.
“Debbie Mucarsel-Powell stands out as a strong advocate for the safety of our communities,” said Sue Riseling, Chair of Police Leaders for Community Safety. “Her support for policies that enhance policing, address violent crime and promote community safety aligns with our mission of fostering secure environments for all Americans.”
While it bills itself as a nonpartisan advocacy group, the Police Leaders for Community Safety, which formed in June, has come out in favor of gun control measures and policies aimed at curbing gun violence. It was launched by more than 50 police leaders
The organization endorsed Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and stressed the need for diverse leadership in charge of public safety nationwide. It also supported several executive orders from President Joe Biden aimed at reducing gun violence.
“These Executive Orders are important and impactful steps that will help combat the scourge of gun violence in our communities,” said Rick Myers, Board Vice Chair of Police Leaders for Community Safety.
He praised Mucarsel-Powell, a senior advisor to Giffords, for her advocacy on gun violence. Mucarsel-Powell’s father was murdered in Ecuador outside his home by terrorists.
“Public safety is not a partisan issue; it is a fundamental human right that affects every American,” Myers said. “We proudly support candidates like Debbie Mucarsel-Powell who recognize the importance of these issues and who will work to make us all safer.”
Mucarsel-Powell embraced the support from the group.
“Our law enforcement officers are the backbone of our community and they deserve a champion in the Senate,” Mucarsel-Powell said. “I share the Police Leaders for Community Safety’s dedication to protecting and strengthening our communities and I’m honored to have earned their support. By working together, we will retire Rick Scott and build a safer community for Floridians.”
The national advisory board for the group includes former Highlands County Sheriff Susan Benton, the first female Sheriff elected in Florida, and Alana Ennis, a former Assistant Vice President for Public Safety for the University of South Florida.
Scott, meanwhile, has touted support from nearly every county Sheriff throughout Florida, as well as the Florida State Fraternal Order of Police.
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Billy Rotberg
October 17, 2024 at 12:58 pm
Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
Benjamin Franklin.
Benjamin Franklin
October 17, 2024 at 1:06 pm
When I spoke of liberty and safety, I was addressing the balance of power between governments and their citizens, not individual gun rights. My concern was about self-governance and resisting oppression, not resisting reasonable laws designed to protect public safety. In today’s context, ensuring the safety of your fellow citizens through common-sense regulations is not a loss of liberty. It’s a way to preserve it for everyone.
Billy Rotberg
October 17, 2024 at 1:10 pm
He’s been dead for hundreds of years. Try using your real name, coward.
Benjamin Franklin
October 17, 2024 at 1:19 pm
Ah, indeed, I have been dead for quite some time, but my words live on, and it seems they’ve traveled farther than I could have imagined. As for names, history knows mine well. But true courage is found in reasoned debate, not in insults or hiding behind misunderstanding. If my words are to be invoked, let them be used with wisdom and context, not as a shield for poor arguments.
Tom Barton
October 18, 2024 at 6:51 pm
Common sense Gun Laws, Code for infringing on gun rights provided by the 2nd Amendment. Anything C. H. our VP of sorts could be for, I would be very much opposed too. Liberals just cannot be satisfied with enforceing Gun Laws already on the books.
Art Pillen
October 18, 2024 at 5:44 pm
The buzz words “reasonable” and “common-sense” are liberal speak for “because I say so”.
Art Pillen
October 18, 2024 at 5:47 pm
If you read the bio’s of the directors, they all have very liberal backgrounds. Another liberal tactic by creating organizations to make their horsepucky sound popular.
Jason
October 22, 2024 at 3:59 pm
Gun trafficking is real. Disarming is making terrorism stronger.
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