The law enforcement veteran discusses the new initiative, and why more cities should embrace it and take care of their police officers.
At a time when some states continue to believe in the ideas of the “defund the police” movement that started years ago, one particular city in California has a much different take.
The local government of San Bernadino County is now asking its voters to back a “Fund the Police Forever” policy. The County’s Board of Supervisors recently gave a thumbs up to a charter amendment, one that will require the county to “protect the community from potential defunding of law enforcement services.”
Titled “Proposition L,” the amendment will require the Board to “allocate a minimum amount of funding in its annual budget to fund County Patrol Personnel’s direct salary and benefit costs for operations in the incorporated area of the County.” Of course, it still needs to be approved by voters, but several higher-ups are pushing hard for the changes.
Dawn Rowe, who serves as a supervisor for the city, noted, “We’ve had a lot of conversations in the municipalities around us about defunding the police. That’s not something we’re interested in. We want to say we favor public safety.” She added, “We don’t ever want future boards of supervisors to be able to take public safety away in our very rural and remote areas of the county.”
This is a strong initiative and one that other cities – particularly New York City – could learn from when it comes to taking better care of their officers.
Joining us now to discuss this further is Michael Letts, a law enforcement veteran with over 30 years of experience under his belt. Letts is President, Founder and CEO of InVest USA, an organization that provides bulletproof vests to police officers through various programs. His expertise in all things law and order make him a great guest for this program.
Welcome, Michael!
Q&A:
- Why do so many cities continue to believe that “defunding the police” is an ideal solution?
- What do you think about San Bernadino’s amendment to “fund the police forever”? Should other states embrace it?
- Why is it so difficult for local governments to take better care of their police departments? Do they fear backlash from their community? Or is it something else?
- How much better would this country be if people took better care of police officers?
- Tell us more about InVest USA, and why support for fellow officers is so important right now.
- Where can we learn more about InVest USA, and how those interested can help their fellow officers.
- You can visit our official InVest USA website, and learn more on the official Invest USA Twitter account. You can also learn about my new initiative at RestoringJustice.US, where we discuss lawful issues surrounding citizens of the United States.
About Michael Letts:
Michael Letts is the Founder, President, and CEO of InVest USA, a national grassroots non-profit organization that is helping hundreds of communities provide thousands of bulletproof vests for their police forces through educational, public relations, sponsorship, and fundraising programs. He also has over 30 years of law enforcement experience under his belt, hence his pro-police stance for his brothers and sisters in blue. Those interested in learning more about Letts can visit his official website here.
Interview Demos and Articles on Michael Letts of InVest USA
Fox Business News/ Ground Zero First Responder Michael Letts reflects on 9/11 attacks nearly 20 years later: https://www.foxbusiness.com/video/6271838161001
The Pro-American Report with Ed Martin interview with Michael Letts on The State of Law Enforcement https://soundcloud.com/pseagles/michael-letts-the-state-of-law-enforcement-december-15-2023-proamericareport
Albany Herald article “Cops are human, too” by Michael Letts: https://www.albanyherald.com/opinion/michael-letts-cops-are-human-too/article_3c63cb3a-7952-11ec-9672-3f6263ea4338.html
Tipping Point w. Kara McKinney/ One America News – Michael Letts – Criminals Abound https://rumble.com/vw37so-tipping-point-michael-letts-criminals-abound.html
News Herald: FBI boss just warned of a ‘dangerous’ terrorist threat, so why isn’t he doing anything?
https://www.thenewsherald.com/2023/11/13/fbi-boss-just-warned-of-a-dangerous-terrorist-threat-so-why-isnt-he-doing-anything/
About Michael Letts: https://michaelletts.us/
About InVest USA: https://investusa.org
CONTACT: Todd Baumann at 512-966-0983 or by email Jerry McGlothlin at jerry@specialguests.com.
