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U.S. Conference of Mayors President Sacramento Mayor Kevin
Johnson Issues Statement in the Wake of the Murders of
Police Officers in New York City
Special to The Truth
U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Sacramento Mayor
Kevin Johnson issued the following statement today in the
wake of the murders of two New York City police officers:
"The US Conference of Mayors has an unparalleled history of
partnership with law enforcement. From our founding support
of the COPS Program to our current efforts to collaborate
with our police chiefs around community policing, we
represent a body of mayors who stand beside our police
officers at the local and national levels.
"As we reflect on the immensely tragic events from this past
weekend in New York City, our thoughts and prayers are with
the families of the slain police officers who senselessly
lost their lives in the line of duty. We are all heartbroken
whenever such violence occurs, and we strongly condemn these
actions.
"The nation's mayors stand in solidarity with their local
police departments during this difficult time. New York
City Mayor Bill de Blasio has called for peace and a break
from protests to allow the victims' families to grieve
during the holidays. We will do our part to echo this call
for peace and support Mayor de Blasio as he leads his city
in mourning the fallen officers. |
