And yes, that's because these lawmakers have come together to authorize the hiring of 2,000 more police officers, as I've asked them to do. Yes, it's because They've invested hundreds of millions of dollars in violence prevention. But the most important tool we have as a commonwealth to reduce crime and to make our community safe is the trust that law enforcement builds with the community. (29:12–29:17)
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