HUGE! Greg Abbott Makes STUNNING Move Against BLACKLIVESMATTER!

HUGE! Greg Abbott Makes STUNNING Move Against BLACKLIVESMATTER!

With all of the hatred for the police being perpetuated by the media, it’s amazing to see someone take serious steps to protect the men and women who put their lives on the line for us every day. Shoutout to Governor Greg Abbot for helping make them a little safer.

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From Fox7Austin:

Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s released his proposed Police Protection Act in a statement to FOX 7.  Read the full statement below.

Governor Greg Abbott today announced an effort to strengthen penalties for crimes committed against law enforcement officers – the Police Protection Act.

“At a time when law enforcement officers increasingly come under assault simply because of the job they hold, Texas must send a resolute message that the State will stand by the men and women who serve and protect our communities,” said Governor Abbott.

The proposal is punctuated by making it a hate crime for anyone to commit a crime against a law enforcement officer out of bias against the police. The Governor will request the Texas legislature to pass the Police Protection Act in the 2017 legislative session.

“While our state and the nation continue to mourn the heroes lost in Dallas, it is time for us to unite as Texans to say no more,” Governor Abbott continued. “The men and women in uniform risk their lives every day to protect the public, and it is time we show them the State of Texas has their back. Texas will no longer tolerate disrespect for those who serve, and it must be made to clear to anyone targeting our law enforcement officials that their actions will be met with severe justice.”

Governor Abbott’s Police Protection Act includes the following proposals:

  • Extend hate crime protections to law enforcement officers;
  • Increase criminal penalties for any crime in which the victim is a law enforcement officer, whether or not the crime qualifies as a hate crime;
  • Create a culture of respect for law enforcement by organizing a campaign to educate young Texans on the value law enforcement officers bring to their communities;

Do you think that this will help protect our LEOs?

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