PBS NewsHour

U.S. police forces pushback against vaccine mandates

Clip: 08/26/2021 | 6m 53s | Video has closed captioning.

Following the full FDA approval of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, an increasing number of cities and states are now mandating vaccinations for their employees — or requiring them to get tested weekly. But there has been some intense pushback from law enforcement and first responders across the country. Art Acevedo, Miami’s chief of police who supports a mandate, joins William Brangham to discuss.

Aired: 08/26/21

Rating: NR

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