By Police1 Staff
Have you been keeping up with the news on Police1? Take a look at some of the most memorable quotes from this week’s top police stories. We’re highlighting a lawmaker’s defense of a police officer, an intense mental crisis response and more of the best quotes from this week’s news.
These are our top quotes:
"I looked at him and said, 'Please don't leave me, I love you,' and I held on."
— Officer Amanda Hudgens
FULL STORY: Partner of slain Detroit cop speaks of ‘nightmare’ ambush
"I couldn’t say nothing, seeing this man who’s lost everything maligned as if he was indifferent or actively malicious."
— Texas State Rep. Joe Moody
FULL STORY: Uvalde LE response video shows officers trying to reach family, lawmaker says
"My concern was not about my safety. I knew I had other deputies around me."
— Deputy Nicolas Reynolds
FULL STORY: Ga. deputy removes shirt, duty belt to talk down woman in crisis
"I'm a part of the LGBTQ community and the San Diego PD, and meshing those two together is an amazing feeling."
— Officer “Kiki” Coston
FULL STORY: Uniformed San Diego cops to march in Pride parade, ending 2-year ban
"Whether it’s archaic or not, I will have to think about this."
— Tom McCarthy, Public Works Commissioner
FULL STORY: ‘Thin blue line’ concern prompts review of city flag rules
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