John Whitmire: “We've had 800 new cadets since I was sworn in.”

“I can almost check that box. 5,400 police officers. We've added 800 since I got elected. 5,400 the most in Houston's history. We've had 800 new cadets since I was sworn in. Firefighters, very similar demonstration. 600 more firefighters. We were dangerously low when I was sworn in, so I won't belabor the point, although I'm proud of our police chief.” (02:26–02:30)

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