Trump recently spoke to Law Enforcement Officers in Suffolk County, New York. The discussion was about the treatment of suspects and the eradication of MS-13. The MS-13 gang has been terrorizing some parts of America for years. They are considered to be one of the worst gangs in America right now.
The gang violence in the Country is a big concern for Trump. It is also a major problem for the Police, who are having a hard time. Their biggest issue is Trump’s Policy on immigration.
Trump Talks Tough
His speech encouraged the Law Enforcement Officers to be more aggressive. Trump told the officers to stop being nice. He said there were too much violence and a need to crack down on illegal immigrants.
“I said, ‘You could take the hand away, OK,” Trump remarked. This statement caused some in attendance to applaud him. Both Federal and law enforcement officers from New York / New Jersey area were in attendance.
Trump also said to stop shielding suspects head when placing them in a vehicle.
After the meeting was over, the Suffolk County Police Department gave a statement. The statement said “Violations of those rules and procedures are treated extremely seriously. As a department, we do not and will not tolerate roughing up of prisoners.”
A former Chief of Police for Suffolk County was sentenced to 4 years for Police Brutality. James Burke was charged after he beat a suspect in an interrogation room while he was handcuffed.
