Law Enforcement Disagrees with President Obama and Mayor Bloomberg

Published on April 16, 2013
Duration: 0:31

This video highlights a significant disagreement between President Obama and Mayor Bloomberg's gun control policies and the views of American law enforcement. A PoliceOne.com survey of 15,000 officers revealed that a large majority believe proposed gun bans and expanded background checks would be ineffective. Instead, police favor swift prosecution and mandatory sentencing for criminals. The NRA is credited with producing this advertisement to encourage citizens to contact their senators.

Quick Summary

A PoliceOne.com national survey of 15,000 officers revealed that 71% believe President Obama's gun ban would be ineffective, and 80% feel more background checks would have no impact. The survey indicated 91% of officers believe swift prosecution and mandatory sentencing are the correct solutions to crime. The NRA produced an ad urging citizens to contact senators to prioritize police opinions over politicians' gun control agendas.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Police Opinion on Gun Control
  2. 00:20Call to Action: Contact Senators

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of police officers believe President Obama's gun ban would be ineffective?

According to a PoliceOne.com national survey of 15,000 officers, 71% of rank-and-file police officers stated that President Obama's proposed gun ban would have zero effect on crime.

Do police officers support more background checks as a crime deterrent?

A significant majority of law enforcement officers do not believe more background checks are effective. An extensive survey found that 80% of officers believe that implementing more background checks will have no effect on reducing crime.

What do police officers believe is the best solution to crime?

The overwhelming consensus among police officers surveyed is that swift prosecution and mandatory sentencing are the most effective solutions to crime, rather than stricter gun control measures like bans or expanded background checks.

Who is behind the advertisement urging citizens to contact their senators about gun control?

The advertisement, which features the results of a PoliceOne.com national survey of police officers, is produced by the National Rifle Association (NRA). It encourages viewers to contact their senators to advocate for listening to police opinions.

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