Washington Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo criticized Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and other Republican lawmakers for not reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act and taking action against gun violence, asking them in emotional remarks to choose between the nation's foremost gun lobby and"the children that are getting gunned down in this country every single day."
Acevedo made his remarks to reporters Monday as the Houston Police Department prepared to escort the body of Sgt. Chris Brewster, an officer who died in the line of duty, to a funeral home. The 32-year-old was shot and killed while responding to a call with a team on Saturday."I don't want to hear about how much they support law enforcement," Acevedo said.
Because they are politicians they think every thing is political
Shame on Cornyn and Cruze.
False dilemma
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Is good ideas God bless you chief police
Gun owners are not gonna be moved by anything a cop says no matter how right or dramatic. CNN still doesn't understand gun people. Which really doesn't surprise me, they don't understand much of anything lately.
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someone unfollow me 2day 😭😭
Guns dont kill people, PEOPLE KILL PEOPLE! Guns Knives Cars Planes Trains Food DRUGS ALCOHOL), its barreling down on us every day. Don't blame guns... blame your staff for not doing their job well. Clean up the streets full of criminals first then tackle the boyfriends.....
grantedjohn Thank you Chief! Vote them out of office.
Says the police lol
How does preventing someone from having a firearm on paper prevent someone from having a firearm in their possession. Was it done in 'a no gun zone'. Lots of talk, no reasonable resolution
All law enforcement should get on this guy's bandwagon and forget the propaganda that 'libtards' are coming to take your guns, that's bullshit started by right-wing crazies who don't know what they're talking about. Who among us wants crazy unqualified gun owners to have guns?
Houston is our left coast
100 chiefs with much less crime in their cities would completely disagree. He is a walking contradict who needs to get the city in order he is supposed to serve and protect
Current events suck, but at least we can enjoy a little humour at MoscowMitch's expense:
He’s just forgetting where he lives and what kind of people most of the population here vote for blindly. Not even a new issue by any stretch.
I could care less what any commie wants! Private ownership of firearms is more important than ever due to corrupt / criminal Dems trying to overthrow the government and steal the wealth of this nation.
Lock up the shooters and those committing these atrocities.
Not on Art’s side. It’s his policies that endanger LE, not lawful gun owners. Look at the DAs for not enforcing existing law.
I understand that there are some crazy people with guns, however as a law enforcement officer, you of all people should know how easily it is for those to go around any laws an obtain a weapon of choice. From what I was shown any nut can purchase on the dark web 😕
What gun laws do you think would work and why?
GUNS DONT KILL!!!!
I love a strong police Chief!👏🏾
Criminals don’t follow gun laws
Nah.
GOP KILLS AMERICANS ONE BULLET AT A TIME.
If you had to point out he said extraordinary liberal left leaning democrat and so is his mayor his job depended on it and he was told to do it if you check into it
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Yeah, because criminals always follow common sense when getting their weapons. And of course the criminals always follow the law. It's why we call them criminals. This is insane that a grown man in law enforcement is still trying to blame an inanimate object.
This is absolute horseshit, this guy is a paid off lunatic
Republicans want this to keep happening so they can keep a gullible voter base scared and they can keep getting elected. Think I'm wrong? Then why do they block EVERY attempt to address our gun violence problem? Every. Single. One.
Art go to Hell
Yes, but the gun lobby has a LOT more money to give him than a dead kid does. moscowmitch does not care. I hope people in Kentucky wake up in 2020.
Remind us all what Obama did about gun control with his 8 years in office, I'll wait
~ family values hard at work… against humanity.
MoreGunsLessCrimes
Is that a bag of money in his back pocket?
Right because the current laws on the books don’t do enough....how about do your job chief and prevent shootings instead of yelling
I’ll consider turning-in my guns on 3 conditions: - Reverse Warren vs. DC./Public Duty doctrine and make policemen personally liable for failure to protect any civilian from violence - If gov’t fails to meet its own “Not One More” standard, all firearms returned. Deal?
Guns in the hands of law abiding citizens are not the problem. Smh
what is it he wants done?
senatemajldr MoscowMich must go!
Interesting that the police Union slammed this ideologue. The officers doing the work don’t believe in the crap he’s spewing.
God Bless You Chief. It's about time someone from law enforcement spoke up.🇺🇸😎
He speaks truth to power. Now vote all of them out!!!
Only he should be allowed to carry a gun right?
I stand with the 2nd amendment and gun manufacturers
RIP 🙏
Be realistic in what you do!
How do so many cops continue to support Republicans who work to have so many guns on the street, guns that are often use to kill THEM. It is as simple as that.
So war on guns....... how that war on drugs?...no matter how many laws you pass how tight the controls are.. the bad guys will get what they want....always
So he'll be offered a job in traitor Trump's cabinet and then we'll hear a different song.
Art thinks jaywalkers and the gun lobby as the greatest threats to public safety.
No, the supposed chief is a traitorous, seditious liar. No, make up your minds: Whose side are you on, the Constitution, freedom, people's rights, or Leftists like him who are gunning down children and then blame freedom and law abiding citizens as the problem, not them.
Only interested in there own adgendas only lining there pockets not interested in the young police officers who are getting killed doing there work America is run by some sad individuals very sad
I’m on the side of personal liberty.
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Russia and the NRA own the GOP Republicans are using active measures to stay in power despite the fact that they are wildly out of step with America on almost all of their positions. They are cheating and ignoring Trump’s lawlessness because they want minority rule of us.
What's McConnell going to do? You could ban all guns, nothing will change for decades. Liberal run cities that don't allow the police to do their jobs, and courts that give violent offenders a slap on the wrist are the problem.
You should know damn well Mitch McConnell don't care about the rise in gun violence and its victims, he only cares about money from gun lobbyists in his bank accounts smh 💯🤦♂️🚮
chewybaby24 Here’s an idea; stop trying to impeach the president paying millions of tax dollars. And instead they would have time to debate and pass these issues
What an embarrassment.
He’s a far left political hack that Austin PD hired outta California who left behind major issues when he jumped to Houston PD. HPD Police Assoc. strongly condemned his political crap after the officers shooting & he lied about gun law re: the incident. Way to go fake news CNN!
I understand he’s angry and he has every right to be. As a citizen he can voice any opinion he wants, but in uniform it’s inappropriate. If he wants to effect gun laws he should run as a legislator otherwise he needs to do his job and stop grandstanding.
Why do Democrats only care about gun victims? Way more people die via cars or knives but no outrage why? You say nothing about criminals being armed or the psychopaths who murder people, just guns are doing this by themselves. You just want to disarm law abiding citizens
Laws don’t stop criminals... But something needs to be done
I’m on the side of the US CONSTITUTION!!!
Except.. gamgbangers amd other low life who are out shooting people didn’t get their guns from manufacturers or gun stores, nor are they members are of the NRA. - They’re criminals. Someone is running for office soon
The same chief that protects illegals from ICE. Cry me a F river.
Nothing but respect for the fallen soldier. Art is out of line. I wish he would get this animated when his drunk officers get dwis or when his cops kill innocent houstonians
What do gun manufactures have to do with the topic. I support implementing the boyfriend loophole 1000% if the individual wants to cause harm, he’ll get a weapon. Just because he’s been added to a “list” won’t stop the madness. MentalHealthAwareness mentalhealth NRA
Fire Houston's police chief. Why do we support the 2A?
Chief Acevedo is a hero. He is not worried about angering the White House, the gop in Congress, and the gun lobby. He cares about people’s lives.
Not to mention police are less safe when everyone has a gun!!!
I'm on the side of the Constitution, and shall not be infringed!!! If police worth is too dangerous for you I suggest you quit. We already have a militarized police force, complete with armored cars, explosives, and cannons, yet you are worried about AR-15's!!!
The NRA always has a vice grip on Americas gun Laws and I dont see that changing any time soon.
Why did this Cop allow a criminal to acquire a gun in the first place? The shooter had a record. No one who defends the 2A supports criminals having guns. This cop knows that. He's lying and pandering. He should be fired.
Sad thing Mitch doesent care 😡
I’m sorry but if this police officer can’t protect his city by enforcing the current laws, maybe he’s in the wrong occupation.
There are 20,000 gun laws, how many more do you want....The bad guys don't care about your stick'n laws, don't blame the good guys just because they're an easy out!
True!! Hats off sir!!!
God Bless Chief Acevedo!
I'm on the side of law abiding citizens and so is Mutch. blamethetriggermen
Sounds like someone is trying to keep his job.
Quick, make up your mind. Are you American or a socialist Democrat? nogunfreezones
Yes Cruz is a coward.
Whose side are you on? Psychos who will continue to murder people (murder is ALREADY illegal - passing side laws to make it 'more' illegal won't change anything), or single mothers whose only way to even the odds and protect their children is with a gun? 'Action' ≠ improvement
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Apparently this chief is completely unaware that current laws were supposed to stop the guy and didn't.
Isn’t violence against women and children already illegal? And ArtAcevedo if you take away all firearms will your response time to protecting the citizens improve? I abhor violenceof anykind and I’m a firearm owner and NRA supporter
But it’s ok when you’re the killing the children 🤔🤔
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ArtAcevedo 36k are killed by guns yearly. 24k of those are by suicide. Meaning .00004% of the population is killed by guns yearly. Your feelings and emotions should disqualify you as a 'top cop'. KenPaxtonTX JohnCornyn tedcruz GovAbbott
Every police chief should get behind Chief Art Acevedo.
The stars on his collar mean nothing. What a poser. LEO can't be everywhere all the time. Throughout time immemorial humans have ALWAYS had God-given rights to self-defense. When did we descend to think we had to submit our rights of self-defense to guys like this? Good grief.
Republicans are getting a lot of campaign funds through the NRA. Foreign & Domestic multi-millionaires and billionaires are buying elections with an expressed loyalty pledge not to change gun laws. They wouldn’t have the power & money if people would stop buying their weapons.
If the chief is getting political, good for him. Apparently the senate isn’t, so someone has to.
The constitution’s side, goofy.
The best president ever
Thank you for spotlighting this idiot
How dare they accuse the police chief... corruption in government is a crime..
I am on the side of the USA 🇺🇸 Constitution 2nd Amendment and the Houston police union. Houston's police chief is a political appointee by a democrat mayor... no surprise here.
I think it's pretty clear whose side they're on.
This idiot just want to be a politician
Trade. Give up all guns on two conditions. A. You ensure and prove we will never need against tyrannical government. B. Borders are 100% locked down by US military
I’m on the side of law abiding citizens. How’s that war on drugs going?
The criminals will always have a gun: 5 seconds before police arrived count's.
The words of the HoustonPoliceChief should HAUNT all Republicans in Congress who PRETEND to be supporters of lawenforcement yet continue to support the Destructive NRA Lobbyists!🤨 GunControlNow
The only people in Houston who should be disarmed are the dirty cops.
Oh please..... do your damn job or get out law enforcement
Only 10 states have little to no control. Speak facts, you need 10 states reformed.
Do your job. If you can’t don’t blame guns and 2A supporters. NRA 2A NRA
Thank you to this police chief for being brave enough to speak out!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 thank you!! You are a shining example and maybe encourage others👍👍
Of course the state of Texas keeps passing laws to make it easier to obtain and carry guns. He should be railing against them too.
Vote blue.
Gop paid by Russia via nra.
Is not the gun. Without the gun we gave no protection. The problem is the mental issue.
Man stop shooting innocent people who aren't armed point blank you don't shoot people who doesn't shoot at you
Maybe if they just stop voting for Republicans?
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I love him
I’m still waiting on your huge media coverage of the kosher market shooting
No no no no no no no no no no no no no no no you make your mind up............ Because it's gonna happen again and again and again......... until you sit down with zodiac.
Republicans get off on dead children. It’s their thing.
I’m on the side of keeping all my rights.
That is easy. They are on the side of the gun lobby.
Chief Acevado is the man. Tells it like it is
is the issue with legal or illegal guns? JustAsking
We are against the thugs that shoot up the streets.
Protect the second amendment!
False choice. 🖕
MMC1BNS2RPO3 The chief is pandering for blue votes 🙄
So sick of our chief rushing to the cameras after every tragedy. Perhaps CNN has a job for him, since we are done with him.
We all should be on the side of life. We don’t all live in rural cities or counties. Some live in overcrowded cities but owning guns to defend themselves is not the answer. There is too much violence in our society. It is in movies, tv, and games. Families are becoming extinct.
Bravo! Integrity at its finest!
He also got SLAMMED by his own people for saying it.
Looks like you need to direct the anger where it’s deserved...the liberal court system...”Arturo Solis had racked up a slew of criminal convictions dating back to 2014” he should have been locked up!!!
He is dumb.
We are long passed the time where these guys were held accountable.
I'm on the side of I'm not going to hand over one of the key components to protecting my personal safety to the government to rely on a government police force instead. And before anyone asks why?
Why doesn't he go after the criminals in stead of the law biding people
Maybe we should concentrate on taking the guns out of the hands of the criminals first-just a thought.
LOVE this man for speaking out and calling out senatemajldr aka MoscowMitch SenTedCruz nra for being terrorists and traitors to their country!!!!!
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That would be Trump's side...
Guy appointed by Democrats and not elected by the people screams at microphone.
I'm on the side of the Constitution and of being able to ensure the safety of my family.
So now we are choosing sides? Not good. BalkanizationOfAmerica
Trump and his supporters don’t support the police they support racism and MMA
Dear Chief, Answer is simple. GOP is where the NRA money is.
WE NEED MORE GUNS. GUNS WILL PROTECT US FROM PEOPLE WITH SMALLER GUNS. END BACKGROUND CHECKS WE NEED GUNS TO PROTECT US FROM OTHER PEOPLE WITH GUNS. EVEN THE KIDS NEED GUNS FOR PROTECTION FROM SCHOOL SHOOTERS. freegunsforall
Chief is right 🙌🏻👏🏻StopNRA
I’m for children having guns
And the children like mine who were saved by a gun? What of the many women who save themselves daily from would be predators? Tools
Hero
Dramatic quote. Now what does he think the Senate can realistically do?
That motherfucker runs a department that flat out assassinated two citizens. He has no moral high ground at all and needs to get it into his head that he's a servant, not a master.
Finally! We need more of this!
“Gun violence” comes from the hearts of people. Guns don’t commit it. People do.
More Bull Shit from CNN. NO sir, our children are not being gunned down by upright law obeying citizens. They are being gunned down by sick minds that our society have created through violent games, movies and wrongful education. Chief, just do your job
Well Chief if the Democrats would stop shooting everyone we wouldn’t have this problem.
I mean... I think they've made their choices clear by their continued inaction.
Do your job. Gun violence decreases. Gang and drug violence.
Meanwhile Canada is planning on banning guns that are already banned and requiring paperwork for guns that already have to complete that paperwork to get.
Stupid parents deserve to take the time for there children’s crime for not teaching them how to live in society!!!
Nope less gun laws repeal the Hughes amendment and bring back machine guns.
USA has to many freebee gun laws and to many people under the age having children they don’t know how to raise Full circle go after the unintelligent parents of these horrific acts Said from a true Canadian
I don’t see how those are mutually exclusive. This just seems like a poorly thought-out character attack on his political opposition.
Brave man.
Give 'em hell chief.
I’m sure he doesn’t see any violence with hands, knives, bats, cars, or any other type of weapon! Tragic as it is, the culture is the problem! Stripping the rights of millions of legal gun owners isn’t the answer. Drugs, alcohol, decaying families won’ t go away by taking guns!
Sadly realDonaldTrump parrots nra talking points * Mental Health * Video Games * Prayer In School
Maybe if these kids parents were punished bc their kid used their gun then some of the gun violence would go down. Keep your gun under lock and key and if your kid manages to get it. Either file charges that it was stolen or prove that your kid managed to get pass you to get it.
They're on the side of $$$$. If pro-regulation people gave them as much money as the NRA and manufacturers, they'd switch sides.
If they believe in Putin who funnels money into the NRA,and the Republicans then you have your answer.
They’re on the side of my rights. FuckYouArt
Educate your children to not kill people, take responsibility
BS. Blame blame blame. This is a Democratic and Republican issue. Obama didn't so shit. Get the illegal guns off the street and away from criminals. Stop and frisk!!
It’s the people not the guns.
Great question for realDonaldTrump GOPLeader senatemajldr vp WhiteHouse
Definitely not on YOUR side, loser!
More laws will help. Look at Chicago. They have tough gun laws
Its people who kill people guns don't do shit facts
He’s right, a dozen times over and everyone knows it, and it still won’t change a thing.
This chief is not a founder of America, maybe Venezuela
Nothing will be done about it, that’s what he’s getting paid to do...nothing, move on.
We are the side who likes Civil Rights. You must be the other guy. Not to mention even the most hypercritical perusal of CDC report on defensive use shows in excess of 100k per year (up to 3M, but most feel that's overblown).
Still ignoring the mental illness i see?
Dem chief appointed by a Dem mayor. Rank and file police officers tend to differ on this matter.
Just pass a law that makes murder illegal
2ndAmendment
MoscowMitch_NRA_Bitch!!
The children, I'm father
I'll take a pile of dead bodies reaching to the sky before my rights are infringed upon.
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