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Colin Allred: “I've supported efforts to make sure that our state and local…”

Featuring: Colin Allred, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. Senate Texas

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Published August 31, 2024 | Video Starts at 01:09

That includes funding and resources. It also includes laws that keep them safe and keep our communities safe. I've supported efforts to make sure that our state and local law enforcement have body armor. pub lead bipartisan bill to fund deescalation programs so our law enforcement folks can train to prevent violent and deadly situations. (01:09–01:14)

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Asserts support for providing body armor to state and local law enforcement.

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