Community Quote by Catherine E. Pugh

We also have to recognize, in addition to the challenges that we face with policing, there are so many good, brave police officers who…

— Hillary Clinton

Here's what I learned as a mayor and a governor. The way you make communities safer and the way you make police safer is…

— Tim Kaine

From my very first day in the Mayor's office, I have worked closely with the Council members who share our vision of a city…

— Laura Miller

Being mayor is about offering a vision for the city, putting the right people in the right place, and executing that vision.

— DeRay Mckesson

Since becoming Mayor, I have advocated for safer streets.

— London Breed

We have to create a safe space where our communities feel protected by the police instead of victimized. We also need to make sure…

— Angela Stanton-King

In the coming days, I know there will be some reflecting on my time as mayor. Many of you will search to find what's…

— Richard M. Daley

I will lobby tirelessly in cooperation with other mayors around the country to insure that federal funding for our recently added police officers continues.

— Alan Autry

As Governor, I'll work to improve police-community relationships, because everyone is safer when a sense of mutual trust and respect prevails.

— Roy Cooper

I encourage everyone to pay attention to the issues that matter to you, from jobs and the economy, to education and our schools, to…

— Anonymous

I hope we can figure out the reforms, educate and really retrain our police officers. Getting people to understand that just because I grew…

— Aljamain Sterling

You have the biggest impact on controlling, on affecting local lives as mayor. It's so much more important than being a state legislator.

— Dick Murphy