We got criticized. We got criticized from all across the country, but our community really appreciated it because we saw a direct decrease in our crime. We became one of the fifth safest cities in the country. That doesn't happen by accident. It happens by enforcing your laws, by having those partnerships at the local, state and federal level. And you absolutely feel it in your communities. (29:51–29:54)
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