Brad Schimel: “This was the safest way to do it.”

“You've all reported on the news of traffic stops that turn into dangerous chases where citizens and police officers sometimes get killed or hurt. That's not a safe, that's not a safer way to do it. This was the safest way to do it. In spite, like I said, I understand the concerns that Chief Judge Ashley expressed. But in the end, this is a way to do it that is safer for everyone.” (07:29–07:32)

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