THREAD: While Democrats are playing partisan political games, President Trump has taken bold action that will benefit all Americans.
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President Trump is committed to fostering close ties between law enforcement and their communities. The vast majority of law enforcement officers bravely perform their duties with integrity and honor, putting their lives on the line to keep our communities safe.
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President Trump signed an Executive Order to encourage law enforcement across the country to adopt best practices for the communities they serve.
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The President announced that the Administration will be allocating certain grant funding to only those law enforcement agencies that meet high standards. This includes high standards around use-of-force and de-escalation, as credentialed by reputable independent bodies.
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To increase accountability, the President’s action incentivizes law enforcement agencies to use a nationwide database to track terminations, criminal convictions, and civil judgments against law enforcement officers for excessive use-of-force.
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President Trump is prioritizing training and other programs to aid police and social workers responding to incidents involving the mentally ill, addicted, and homeless.
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@SenatorTimScott's legislation would provide key reforms building on the bold action President Trump has taken. The President has encouraged Congress to do more and continue these efforts. Unfortunately, Senate Democrats refused to do so.Show this thread
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