Rep. Beth Van Dine (R-Texas) is encouraging New York City police officers to “escape” New York City and move to the Lone Star State.
Van Dine placed Advertisement new york post He called on New York law enforcement men and women to leave New York and “move to Texas.” In his ad, Van Dine references the death of New York City Police Department (NYPD) Detective Jonathan Diller, who was fatally shot during a traffic stop last month, but who had been arrested more than 20 times in the past. The suspect was Guy Rivera, a 34-year-old man with a prior arrest record.
“Law enforcement, it’s time to escape New York and move to Texas,” Van Dine’s ad begins.
Today, we published an advertisement for a law enforcement officer position in the New York Post. If New York’s radical left politicians won’t support the brave men and women of law enforcement, we will encourage them to move to North Texas. We love low taxes, growth, opportunity, freedom, and… pic.twitter.com/0HLb5EtCcU
— Beth Van Duyne (@Bethvanduyne) April 9, 2024
“Like many people across the country, we are heartbroken by the senseless and absolutely tragic loss of our brother in blue, NYPD Jonathan Diller,” Van Dyne said in an ad. I continued. “We grieve for you, the family he leaves behind, and those in law enforcement who have suffered too much from these avoidable catastrophes.”
The Texas congressman went on to criticize “pro-crime” politicians who “sought to solemnly commemorate Officer Diller’s heroic career.”
“These are the same disgraceful politicians who are constantly working to put violent criminals back on the streets. Any act that disrespects the work of law enforcement officers and endangers everyone’s lives deserves every ounce of contempt and rejection.” Van Dine added.
Van Dine said New York state officials are “photo ops” for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D), New York Attorney General Letitia James, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, and other politicians. “It’s nothing unless you can do it,” he said. take credit” and as a “punching bag” for them to “satisfy the extremist base.”
“Join the Lone Star State where we honor and respect our law enforcement officers,” Van Dine added, noting Texas’ “low cost of living” and “improved quality of life.” emphasized.
Mr. Van Dine’s ad comes at a time of high retirement rates among NYPD officers.Patrick Hendry, Chairman of the Police Benevolent Association Said CBS News reported that the NYPD is “more than 7,000 officers short at the top” and continues to lose “more than 200 officers per month.”
