By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-trump-police-dont-worry-people-custody-hitting-heads-squad-cars Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Trump to police: Don’t worry about people in custody hitting their heads on squad cars Politics Jul 28, 2017 4:16 PM EDT WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump appeared to advocate rougher treatment of people in police custody during a speech in New York. Trump spoke dismissively of arresting officers who protect suspects’ heads while putting them in police cars in a speech in front of law enforcement on Long Island. He said: “You can take the hand off,” drawing cheers from his audience. Trump also claimed that laws are written to “protect the criminal” and “not the officers.” He told the law enforcement officials that the “laws are stacked against you” and need to be changed WATCH: Trump trumpets MS-13 crackdown in Long Island speech A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump appeared to advocate rougher treatment of people in police custody during a speech in New York. Trump spoke dismissively of arresting officers who protect suspects’ heads while putting them in police cars in a speech in front of law enforcement on Long Island. He said: “You can take the hand off,” drawing cheers from his audience. Trump also claimed that laws are written to “protect the criminal” and “not the officers.” He told the law enforcement officials that the “laws are stacked against you” and need to be changed WATCH: Trump trumpets MS-13 crackdown in Long Island speech A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now