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“It is for us, the living, rather to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they have, thus far, so nobly carried on.” Abraham Lincoln – Gettysburg, PA – November 19, 1863.

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“The way forward must be one with broad outreach across community partners. As a community, we need our elected and civic leaders to foster unifying approaches that advance constitutional policing, reduce violence, address chronic crime conditions, improve public safety, protect victims, foster wellness, and enhance community support for the police. Those seeking and participating in police reform efforts must not lose sight of these core elements. As a profession, it is essential that we fully reawaken our community policing roots, and engage in active problem-solving directly with all community residents and stakeholders. Policing must honestly seek to reach the hearts and minds of the community and call them to action. If we seek to regain the support necessary for our police departments to meet their public safety mission – the voices of support for the police must be heard from across the community of us.”

— Thomas J. Lemmer