Police group offers support for Debbie Mucarsel-Powell’s anti-gun violence platform

A national police group is making it clear it has Democrats Debbie Mucarsel Powells back in a critical race for the U.S. Senate.

The Police Leader for Community Safety supported the Miami Democrat’s challenge to the U.S. senator. Rick Scotta Republican from Naples.

“Debbie Mucarsel-Powell stands out as a strong advocate for the safety of our communities,” said Sue RiselingChairman of Police Leaders for Community Safety. “Your support for policies that improve policing, combat violent crime and promote community safety is consistent with our mission to promote safe environments for all Americans.”

While it describes itself as a non-partisan advocacy group, the Police Leaders for Community Safety was formed in Junehas advocated for gun control measures and policies to curb gun violence. It was launched by more than 50 police leaders

The organization approved Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and emphasized the need for diverse leadership responsible for public safety statewide. It too supports several presidential executive orders Joe Biden The goal is to reduce gun violence.

“These executive orders are important and impactful steps that will help combat the scourge of gun violence in our communities,” he said Rick MyersVice Chairman of the Police Leaders for Community Safety.

He praised Mucarsel-Powell, a senior adviser to Giffordsfor her advocacy against gun violence. Mucarsel-Powell’s father was murdered by terrorists outside his home in Ecuador.

“Public safety is not a partisan issue; It is a basic human right that affects every American,” Myers said. “We proudly support candidates like Debbie Mucarsel-Powell who recognize the importance of these issues and are committed to making us all safer.”

Mucarsel-Powell was pleased with the group’s support.

“Our police officers are the backbone of our community and they deserve a champion in the Senate,” Mucarsel-Powell said. “I share the Police Leaders for Community Safety’s commitment to protecting and strengthening our communities and am honored to have received their support. By working together, we will retire Rick Scott and build a safer community for Floridians.”

The group’s national advisory board includes the former sheriff of Highlands County Susan BentonThe first female sheriff elected in Florida, and Alana Ennisa former assistant vice president for public safety at the University of South Florida.

Scott has since touted his support almost every county sheriff throughout Florida, as well as the Fraternal Order of Florida State Police.

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