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Top Police Organizations Express Concern Over Recent Presidential Pardons

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a Univision town hall, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Doral, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) have jointly expressed deep concern over the recent pardons granted by both President Donald Trump and former President Joe Biden.

The police organizations stated that when individuals who commit serious crimes, especially those targeting law enforcement, are not held fully accountable, it sends a dangerous message that the consequences for attacking law enforcement are not severe. This could potentially embolden others to commit similar acts of violence.

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