Action Quote by Ruben Aguilar
“In no way have we contemplated the intervention of the army in tasks that belong to police at the different levels of government. What is contemplated .. is support from the army in these tasks but not in direct actions that correspond to municipal, state and federal police.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Security Statement, Ruben Aguilar, 2023
The army should assist police with support roles, not take over direct law‑enforcement duties at any government level.
In simple terms: Army helps, police act.
Key Takeaway
Use military support, keep police in charge.
Themes
security
civil‑military relations
law enforcement
government policy
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
policy
statement
analytical
When to use this quote
- national emergencies
- disaster response
- counter‑terrorism
- border control
- community policing
Key Concepts
civil‑military cooperation
jurisdictional boundaries
public safety
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure clear limits on military support?
- What safeguards prevent abuse of military resources?
A Different Perspective
Military involvement may blur accountability and risk militarizing civilian policing.
![“[Police chiefs ] want support, they want more training, they want more assistance. And I think the federal government could be in a position where we would offer and provide that.” quote by Hillary Clinton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/188/hillary-clinton-51_assistance_police-chiefs-want-support-they-want-mor_2073941.jpg)
