{"id":11279,"date":"2024-03-13T12:26:34","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T12:26:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/investusa.org\/?page_id=11279"},"modified":"2024-03-13T12:27:33","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T12:27:33","slug":"some-states-are-finally-understanding-the-importance-of-police-so-why-doesnt-joe-biden","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/investusa.org\/some-states-are-finally-understanding-the-importance-of-police-so-why-doesnt-joe-biden\/","title":{"rendered":"Some States Are Finally Understanding the Importance of Police \u2013 So Why Doesn\u2019t Joe Biden?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"11279\" class=\"elementor elementor-11279\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0717795 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0717795\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-77990a3\" data-id=\"77990a3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-506a964 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"506a964\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/investusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/4264271-1642028426.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-11281\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/investusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/4264271-1642028426.jpg 670w, https:\/\/investusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/4264271-1642028426-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/investusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/4264271-1642028426-600x399.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-493e5cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"493e5cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Some States Are Finally Understanding the Importance of Police \u2013 So Why Doesn\u2019t Joe Biden? \n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51fd8a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51fd8a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\"><strong>Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts discusses how some states are improving for the better, but there\u2019s a ways to go.<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"\">In the face of the \u201cdefund the police\u201d campaign that has left departments \u2013 as well as the country \u2013 in danger, it appears some states are finally understanding the importance of police.<\/p><p class=\"\">According to this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/national-security\/2024\/03\/10\/police-reform-rollback-tyre-nichols-floyd-breonna\/\">report from The Washington Post,\u00a0<\/a>several states are pushing for initiatives to restrict police less, as well as provide them funding.<\/p><p class=\"\">For example, Florida is working on a bill that would do away with civilian-run police review boards, giving them effective control again. Louisiana legislators have approved a law that makes it more difficult to sue police officers. And in both Portland and Los Angeles, police funding has been restored, after many arguments. San Francisco and New York are also looking into safety measures, but still have work to do.<\/p><p class=\"\">And yet, in spite of these changes, Biden is pleading ignorance instead of pushing forward on his \u201cfund the police\u201d comments from years prior. He noted how the country had seen a sharp decrease in the national murder rate, and a national decline in violent crime \u201cto one of the lowest levels in more than 50 years.\u201d Of course, he makes these comments in the midst of a tremendous migrant crisis, and fails to see the otherwise increasing criminal numbers in various states.<\/p><p class=\"\">Joining us now to discuss this further is Michael Letts, a law enforcement veteran with over 30 years of experience under his belt. Letts is President, Founder and CEO of InVest USA, an organization that provides bulletproof vests to police officers through various charitable groups and sponsorships. His expertise in all things law and order make him a good subject to discuss this matter. Welcome, Mr. Letts!<\/p><p class=\"\"><strong>Q&amp;A:<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"\"><li class=\"\">Are you concerned that President Biden seemed to deflect crime numbers in the U.S.? Or, for that matter, discussing anything to do with providing police funding?<\/li><li class=\"\">What do you think about his statements about low murder rate and decline in violent crime? Could he just be blowing smoke to make himself look good?<\/li><li class=\"\">What do you think about the progress that has been made in certain states to try and help police where needed? What states, do you believe, still need to make progress on this?<\/li><li class=\"\">Could Biden possibly push for a police funding bill in an effort to save his Presidential campaign? Or will he continue to stick to his guns and note that crime isn\u2019t bad right now?<\/li><li class=\"\">Why are some Democratic leaders still believing that \u201cdefund the police\u201d is still the right answer? Especially with criminal activity on the rise?<\/li><li class=\"\">You\u2019re the creator of InVest USA, an organization that provides bulletproof vests to police officers across a number of programs. Tell us more about it.<\/li><li class=\"\">Where can we learn more about InVest USA, and how those interested can help their fellow officers?<ol class=\"\"><li class=\"\">You can visit our official\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.investusa.org\/\">InVest USA website<\/a>, and learn more on the official\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/InvestUSAorg\">Invest USA Twitter account.<\/a>\u00a0You can also learn about my new initiative at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.restoringjustice.us\/\">RestoringJustice.US<\/a>, where we discuss lawful issues surrounding citizens of the United States.<\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol><p class=\"\"><strong><em>About Michael Letts\u2026<\/em><\/strong><br \/><br \/>Michael Letts is the Founder, President, and CEO of InVest USA, a national grassroots non-profit organization that is helping hundreds of communities provide thousands of bulletproof vests for their police forces through educational, public relations, sponsorship, and fundraising programs. He also has over 30 years of law enforcement experience under his belt, hence his pro-police stance for his brothers and sisters in blue. Officer Letts has been a frequent guest on Fox Business News, NewsMax TV, One America News and hundreds of radio programs. Those interested in learning more about Letts can visit his official website here.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some States Are Finally Understanding the Importance of Police \u2013 So Why Doesn\u2019t Joe Biden? Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts discusses how some states are improving for the better, but there\u2019s a ways to go. 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