DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — The Chief of Police in Arlington has indirectly commented on President Trump’s message on the use of force by officers.
Chief Will Johnson retweeted a statement from the Major Cities Chiefs Association, which said they were “appalled” by the President condoning excessive force.
MCCA President Tom Manger’s Reaction to the President’s Comments on Use of Force. https://t.co/Gp7PHHNirk pic.twitter.com/QQKpx8GPZa
— Darrel W Stephens (@MCCAED) July 30, 2017
And while retweets aren’t necessarily endorsements, Johnson did add his own words to the retweet: “We will stand for the protection of the civil rights for all persons.”
We will stand for the protection of the civil right for ALL persons. https://t.co/fwK9w9Jrbm
— Will Johnson (@ArlingtonChief) July 30, 2017
President Trump said Friday that officers shouldn’t be too nice to people they’re arresting, adding that they shouldn’t have to protect a suspect’s head when putting them into a squad car.
