Goals Quote by Alejandro Mayorkas

We've stood up for the men and women of law enforcement, directing federal agencies to ensure they are protected from crimes of violence.

— Donald Trump

I see my role as police commissioner as providing strategic oversight, support and accountability for the bureau.

— Ted Wheeler

When I was a prosecutor in Kansas City, my job was to fight for justice and safety for all citizens in my community. Equal…

— Claire McCaskill

Law enforcement officers must carry out their sacred duty to protect and serve in a way that earns the trust of our communities.

— John Bel Edwards

We were like heroes, to stand there and observe the police, and the police were scared to move upon us.

— Bobby Seale

Under the constitution, there was never meant to be a federal police force. Even an FBI limited only to investigations was not accepted until…

— Ron Paul

It was a privilege to serve as the assistant attorney general for civil rights, a role that allowed me to enforce the Civil Rights…

— Thomas Perez

Having served as both attorney general and deputy attorney general in the Justice Department, I had responsibility for supervising the FBI, working on virtually…

— William Barr

Protecting the rights of service members was an important part of my work as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights.

— Thomas Perez

“Law enforcement is just like any other interest group,” Santarelli says. “They’re always after greater power.”

— Radley Balko

I have tremendous respect for law enforcement.

— John Bel Edwards

I was raised to have a healthy respect for law enforcement, I was raised to have a healthy respect for a hard-earned buck.

— Vernon Jones