During a ceremony to honor police officers, Barr said crowds applaud departing troops and show their approval for individual service members in airports, but police get no cheers when they roll out of the precinct and get no ticker-tape parades when they come home.
In the Vietnam era, he said, the troops who served in that conflict bore the brunt of people opposed to the war. "The respect and gratitude owed them was not given, and it took decades for the American people to realize that," Barr said. It's good to see troops today getting the proper recognition, he added.
"But I think today the American people have to focus on something else, which is the sacrifice and the service that is given by our law enforcement officers. And they have to start showing, more than they do, the respect and support that law enforcement deserves. And if communities don't give that support and respect, they might find themselves without the police protection they need.
Vanita Gupta, who headed the Civil Rights Division under President Barack Obama, said,"The idea that the attorney general of the United States, the nation’s chief law enforcement officer, is recommending abandoning communities as retribution for pushing for police reform or criticizing policing practices, is profoundly dangerous and irresponsible."Pete Williams is an NBC News correspondent who covers the Justice Department and the Supreme Court, based in Washington.
Pull em, then. Then watch.
Mutual respect that's all what's needed
Support the police! They aren't political despite what the two parties want you to believe. The police risk their lives and handle atrocities against them every time they go to work serving us.
This guy is corrupt he should be investigated on Epstein dead + many other issues.
Fire this idiot.
Bad idea! And that brilliant idea to potentially take away police protection only helps the criminals . And opens communities , citizens, law enforcement ... in the country to more crimes and vulnerable to security threats! lawenforcement security USA government 🤦🏽♀️ 🚩
Is that a threat?
Just like Trump supported the FBI and CIA?
This is a Barr that keeps settling itself lower and lower...
why should Americans respect police when the top rep (Barr) id like a puppy dog to the prez & doesn't do his job like he is supposed to.. Non partisan
Barr is doing just that with the JUSTICE DEPARTMENT! Barr is using that department for him and trump, not protecting AMERICA’S interests! Is that what he was saying? Follow him and trump or else? He needs to resign!
“sure would hate to see anything happen to your wife and kids”
Or being used as human shields.
I'm sure glad I keep shit in the house for self defense like the 2nd amendment guarantees my right to do so... what would I ever do if I needed cops who shoot the robbery suspects, the hostage and a random civilian? I don't see 'surviving the encounter' as a top three with them..
Barr's lack of respect for the rule of law calls for immediate restitution.
I bet the family of the UPS driver who was just murdered by police would be happy to do without that “care”. triggerhappypigs
pay attention black communities
Because you know respect for the police is sacred
Tell Him that for 8 years NOTHING has been done to the 6 BoisePD cops (Adam Crist et al.) who beat up and raped my friend. ON Christmas Night! SHE reported it. They covered it up.. I helped pay their Holiday Pay. Monsters in Blue. Go Broncos * * the players have integrity.
People need to remember to keep there phones out, and have video evidence of how these cops are “protecting” us
Ya we also pardon war criminals. It’s the next step in total takeover CorruptGOP VoteBlueToSaveAmerica
More ignorant millenial 'journalism'. He's referring to the lack of quality applicants for the job and the reluctance of officers to do anything proactive for fear of 'woke' accusations. And he's absolutely correct.
If police officers want respect, they can earn it by serving their communities dutifully. Demanding respect beyond basic human decency, like Trump consistently does, is asinine.
I think DEMS have to handle these thugs with radical intervention....IMPEACH EACH & EVERYONE OF THEM. Barr needs to be reeled in from his makeshift throne. He already lied under oath. If all these men in power are not held accountable...they keep getting more & more embolden
Happened in Detroit and Toledo years ago.
Sounds about right to me!
Barr is committing a crime right now falsifying information for Trump,Barr you have lack of respect for the Constitution, you should be protecting the country not Trump who is corrupt traitor sexual abuser bribery extortion charity fraud tax fraud campaign fraud obstruction
I agree, but it’s more a statement of fact than policy.
You mean like the cops in Miami?
Head Brown Shirt is setting conditions of 1930s Germany.
Respect is something a person or organization EARNS. If a local PD does right by its community there will be no backlash. Respect is a two way relationship.
You need to respect our country do Right to be a mouse
I would not allow people to spit ,throw water or assault the police Nor would I work for anyone who does !
Terrible! Barr unfit. dumpgop
“If people don’t respect cops the cops will just not fi their jobs! Gas-light much?
There is no 'suggestion' about what Barr said. He threatened.
I agree ,I would not be a cop in a city where the people and the mayor don't appreciate what I am !
Hopefully this Barr is in Jail soon!
Well if that’s the case maybe the “reluctant” officers can find careers in Mall Security
people like Barr are why bad cops exist and thrive, suggesting police uphold emotions instead of law is everything wrong with law enforcement today.
Actually WilliamBarr it’s a two way street .. If good cops don’t start calling out bad cops ..People will lose even more trust in them. Plus the courts already said it’s not their job to protect us... I rely on myself to protect me and those close to me.
Well, he can be impeached also!
I for one welcome our new insect overlords.
Masky_Jay_Hoody Isn't this the plot set up for Escape from New York.. didn't work out so well for that President, he lived but lost a few fingers!
Well some of us still remember what happened to Nixon's AG John Mitchell, he went to the slammer, probably for less than what barr is doing, the wheels of Justice might move slowly, but eventually you get caught.
They are useless criminals
Trump needs to fire this chump ASAP. Barr hasn’t done a thing for Trump or the Republicans. Shiffty has more balls than Barr.
The police should be supported, the Attorney General is not supporting this with this type of comment.
Really, who gave you that power? BTW Mom of 2 police officers.
Hes right
Trump is a fraud and a failure who is using the office of the president to serve himself — at the expense of our national security and the well-being of our country
Your response to law enforcement concerns is a threat to the people you serve. Really? Why the hell don't you quit traveling around the world and start doing your job to help improve law enforcement and improve relations vs. threatening us.
Don't question anything or suffer the consequences....what the f*** country do we live in again?
“Accused” of “suggesting” an obvious truth? Weird accusation. Or maybe just weird use of the word accusation
Resign. Barr
Want RESPECT GIVE IT!
Is this the role of the federal government?
I think he has this entirely backwards.
President Trump ought to be able to get away with murder on 5th avenue, we do all the time,..
Taking another thing out of context, could be what he actually is saying taking support and respect away from police could mean no one will take the job and will end up with no police force
Ladies and Gentlemen your top law enforcement officer. How safe you feel? If your name is not Trump.
Does this mean that if I don’t respect Barr, I’ll have to do without him?
So if I dont support you I can break the law?
as a medical professional this would be like me saying I'm no longer treating patients who don't properly follow the treatment plan I recommended.
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