FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 22, 2024 [email protected]
Statement of Sue Riseling, Chair of Police Leaders for Community Safety:
“We extend our deepest sympathies to the families and community members affected by the devastating mass shooting in Birmingham, Alabama. The frequency of mass shootings in our nation is completely unacceptable and it is clear that no community is immune. Policymakers have an obligation to urgently address this lethal epidemic of gun violence that is shattering lives and rocking communities across our nation.
“We call on lawmakers across the political spectrum to act on measures that will keep guns out of dangerous hands and stop the flow of excessive firepower on our streets. Elected officials have an obligation to act now. All of our lives are in their hands.”
About Police Leaders for Community Safety: Police Leaders for Community Safety is a 501(c)4 organization formed by leading law enforcement professionals. We are committed to promoting policies and public investments that enhance safety, improve policing, protect public processes, and uphold human dignity across America.
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