Maura Healey: “They [law enforcement officers] work in a job that requires…”

“I extend my gratitude to their families who support the work of men and women who every day leave their homes not knowing what might happen to them. They [law enforcement officers] work in a job that requires them to put their lives on the line every day. They are well trained, they are well prepared. And in fact, that's what Kevin was doing. Trooper trainer. He was doing his job early this morning, even when he left his detail to respond to a call.” (06:30–06:37)

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