Protect And Serve Quotes

“Having made several 911 calls over the years to the police to ‘protect and serve’ me, I was not ‘protected and served’ during many of those encounters.”
― Steven Magee

“That’s your problem, General. You’re too shortsighted. Protect and serve. That’s my job. No one ever said it was exclusive to human beings.”
― Kyoko M., The Starlight Contingency

“The phrase “to protect and serve” is widely recognized as a motto of law enforcement agencies across the U.S., embodying the idealized vision of police as more than just officers but as guardians of public safety and defenders of justice.”
― Jeffrey Hann, The Fallacious Belief in Government: Warp Speed Toward Tyranny

“The belief that police are legally obligated to protect and serve citizens is a common yet profoundly flawed misconception.”
― Jeffrey Hann, The Fallacious Belief in Government: Warp Speed Toward Tyranny

“law enforcement agencies and the government are not legally bound to provide protection or assistance to individual citizens.”
― Jeffrey Hann, The Fallacious Belief in Government: Warp Speed Toward Tyranny

“In modern times, the role of the police has shifted dramatically from the envisioned role of peacekeepers to one of population management and control used to stifle dissent and disobedience. This transformation is evident in the militarization of police and the prioritization of government interests over individual rights.”
― Jeffrey Hann, The Fallacious Belief in Government: Warp Speed Toward Tyranny

“Police militarization is not unique to the U.S.; it is a global phenomenon.”
― Jeffrey Hann, The Fallacious Belief in Government: Warp Speed Toward Tyranny

“Militarized police frequently operate with impunity, shielded by legal protections and limited oversight, e.g., police tend to be granted qualified immunity, giving them blanket immunity at the discretion of the level of violence they put forward in any given situation.”
― Jeffrey Hann, The Fallacious Belief in Government: Warp Speed Toward Tyranny

“The use of advanced technology, such as military-grade equipment and surveillance tactics, in civilian settings escalates tensions, especially during protests or demonstrations. Instead of cultivating dialogue and resolution, these displays of force intimidate citizens and suppress opposition and freedom of speech.”
― Jeffrey Hann, The Fallacious Belief in Government: Warp Speed Toward Tyranny

“There is no law too small that the government won’t enforce, even to the point of lethal force, a fact that should shock and concern everyone.”
― Jeffrey Hann, The Fallacious Belief in Government: Warp Speed Toward Tyranny

“Efforts to address authoritarian governance through incremental reforms must recognize that the root issue lies in the government itself.”
― Jeffrey Hann, The Fallacious Belief in Government: Warp Speed Toward Tyranny