Alive Quote by Joy Reid

When you have police officers who abuse citizens, you erode public confidence in law enforcement. That makes the job of good police officers unsafe.

— Mary Frances Berry

Most people that take jobs as police officers are taking them because they're good jobs. Many who go into these jobs are doing it…

— James Forman, Jr

Many of us are under the delusion that the police exist solely to deal with crime and keep us safe. That is to ignore…

— Heather Brooke

As far as police go, if officers are really that scared or timid [on the streets], maybe they shouldn't be police officers. Their job…

— Brandon Marshall

I'm afraid because some police are way out of control. My true feeling with police is this: If they do their job, there's no…

— Ice T

Police are supposed to protect and serve, but sadly, they protect their self-interest first and foremost.

— Seph Lawless

Understand, our police officers put their lives on the line for us every single day. They've got a tough job to do to maintain…

— Barack Obama

I believe it's important that we ensure that the police have a modern and flexible workforce. I think that's what is necessary, so that…

— Theresa May

The police are not entrusted with a mission which differentiates them from those they serve. Being unconcerned with ultimate purposes, they are inseparable from…

— Claude Levi-Strauss

Police have to have one of the most difficult jobs in society today. But at the same time, I think, a person in that…

— Larry Wilmore

Police officers today are a protected class, one no politician wants to oppose. Law enforcement interests may occasionally come up short on budgetary issues,…

— Radley Balko

Police officers and firemen are so visible in their daily work, there's no mistaking they're there - and that presence makes people feel secure.

— Irwin Redlener