Gov. Hutchinson says police beating in Mulberry 'reprehensible,' notes violent crime responses - Talk Business & Politics

Aug 22, 2022 View Original Article
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  • Policy Leaning

    -14% Somewhat Liberal

  • Politician Portrayal

    70% Negative

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"Two of the officers involved are deputies with the Crawford County Sheriff's Office and the third is an officer with the city of Mulberry Police Department, law enforcement confirmed."
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8% Conservative
"This type of behavior is not tolerated by the law enforcement agencies within this County, noted a statement from Baker's office."
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-8% Liberal
"The prosecuting attorney is aware of the video that is circulating and the behavior that appears therein is not indicative of the law enforcement agencies those officers represent."
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-16% Liberal
"I thought his (Crawford County Sheriff Jimmy Damante) comment that they hold the officers to a high standard and immediate action was taken was important for the public to see that in this case, Hutchinson said."
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16% Conservative
"Those propositions will be voted on this week, Hutchinson said."
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12% Conservative
"One of those is in Fort Smith, along with units in Fayetteville, Jonesboro and Central Arkansas, Hutchinson said."
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-2% Liberal
"It is under investigation, Hutchinson said."
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-10% Liberal
"Along with making certain officers handle all situations legally, Hutchinson said during a press conference Monday (Aug. 22) the state is working to make the state safer."
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-10% Liberal
"We are doing much to address violent crime in Arkansas, Hutchinson said."
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-14% Liberal
"Since the officer expansion was implemented in April, there have been 109 arrests and 48 firearm seizures, Hutchinson said."
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-14% Liberal
"Hutchinson said the suspect had a history of concern that was legitimate for the officers, but the conduct was not something that can be condoned."
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-16% Liberal
"Gov. Asa Hutchinson said a video circulating on social media and news sites of three law enforcement officers in Crawford County beating a suspect on Sunday morning (Aug. 21) in Mulberry filled him with sadness and concern."
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-22% Liberal
"The legislature also passed enhanced penalties for felons in possession of a firearm, making the state's penalties as strong as or stiffer than federal, Hutchinson said."
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-24% Liberal

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Contributing sentiments towards policy:

54% : Two of the officers involved are deputies with the Crawford County Sheriff's Office and the third is an officer with the city of Mulberry Police Department, law enforcement confirmed.
46% : This type of behavior is not tolerated by the law enforcement agencies within this County," noted a statement from Baker's office.
42% : "The prosecuting attorney is aware of the video that is circulating and the behavior that appears therein is not indicative of the law enforcement agencies those officers represent.

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