State Police Association of Massachusetts and Commissioned Officers Endorse Scott Brown

Uploaded on December 6, 2009 by State Senator Scott Brown All rights reserved

The State Police Association of Massachusetts today endorsed Scott Brown’s bid for U.S. Senate, citing his determination to keep America safe by treating terrorists as enemy combatants and not as ordinary criminals. Brown also received the support of the Commissioned Officers Association of the Massachusetts State Police, a body that represents state troopers at the rank of lieutenant and above.

“The terrorist threat in this country is real and Scott Brown will always come down on the side of protecting our nation,” said Richard Brown, president of the State Police Association of Massachusetts. “I’ve known him for years, he’s my state senator, and he’s someone we’ve always been able to trust on the issues that deal with keeping residents safe – especially during times of uncertainty in our country.”

Brown, a lieutenant colonel in the Army National Guard, sharply disagrees with his opponent Martha Coakley on national security policy and the treatment of terrorists. Brown believes that terrorists should be treated as enemy combatants and interrogated and prosecuted pursuant to military law.

Martha Coakley would grant terrorists constitutional rights, give them taxpayer-funded lawyers, and allow them to defend themselves in American courtrooms.

“Our laws are meant to protect this nation, not our enemies. In such an unpredictable and unstable period, I will never compromise on our nation’s security,” said Brown. “State troopers are out on the front lines every day, working to keep us safe from a wide range of threats that are constantly evolving. I am honored to have this endorsement.” ###

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