The events in Dallas last night were horrific. I
know the hearts of every member of the Kansas City Missouri Police Department –
and the hearts of police around the nation – are very heavy today. In the words
of Dallas Police Chief David Brown this morning, “Our profession is hurting.
Dallas officers are hurting. We are heartbroken. Please pray for our strength
during this trying time.”
We know those officers were killed running toward
gunshots. That is what police do, and I know our officers would do the same
because they have. I am proud of the members of the Kansas City Missouri Police
Department. I am proud of their bravery and courage. I am proud of the
relationships they have forged with other members of our community. I am proud
of the way we work together with the other residents of our city to improve the
quality of life for everyone. I am proud of our officers’ compassion and
judgment. I am proud of their willingness to learn new and better ways of doing
things, to embrace change and to protect and serve their community when faced
with more scrutiny and danger than ever before.
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