As Crime Stoppers stands as the leading public safety organization, bridging the gap between law enforcement and the community, we have spent a great deal of time processing the events that unfolded following the horrific killing of George Floyd. We all agree that the murder of George Floyd, and countless others, were tragic yet utterly preventable. The officers involved were rightfully removed from their positions and criminally charged. As a public safety organization, we support law enforcement. We do not support police brutality. It is important to recognize the real dangers and threats that law enforcement officers face on a daily basis. With that being said, we fully support a national response that unifies the operational practices of the 18,000 law enforcement agencies in our nation, to include a comprehensive review and outline of all police policies and practices regarding use of force, along with the discipline and removal of law enforcement officers when needed and the parameters around rehiring officers who may have been terminated from other departments. Additionally, we support new and unified techniques for training current and future officers, increasing accountability for excessive use of force and improved data collection. Law enforcement in our area represents the […]
Crime Stoppers of Houston’s Response to the Death of George Floyd