CLEVELAND — One day after three more police were shot dead, law enforcement hit the streets around the country and in enormous numbers here to protect the Republican National Convention, despite the looming threat of more anti-cop violence.
“Thousands of officers came to work this morning, one day after being targets of violence, not knowing if their city is next target,” the 325,000-member Fraternal Order of Police said.
Thousands of officers came to work this morning, one day after being targets of violence, not knowing if their city is next target. 1/2
— National FOP (@GLFOP) July 18, 2016
“However, they still are there for their communities, ready to serve and protect. God bless law enforcement officers!” they added in a tweet.
Whether people like us or not we will keep doing the job, even if it kills us. And sometimes it does. #thinblueline pic.twitter.com/zbKzlFgPIi
— Chisago Co Sheriff (@ChisagoCountySO) July 17, 2016
A Minnesota sheriff put it bluntly on social media: “Whether people like us or not we will keep doing the job, even if it kills us. And sometimes it does,” said the Chisago County Sheriff’s Department headed by Sheriff Rick Duncan.
The slayings of the three cops in Baton Rogue, La., and five in Dallas, are expected to play a role at Monday night’s Republican Convention. The law and order theme of the night is “Making America Safe Again.” Initially, it was to be focused on international affairs, but speakers like former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke are expected to touch on domestic violence.
Paul Bedard, the Washington Examiner’s “Washington Secrets” columnist, can be contacted at [email protected]
