Rep. Gutiérrez Praises Nomination of Chief James Tuller for Puerto Rico Police Superintendent
Statement
Issues: Foreign Affairs Criminal Justice
Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) released the following statement regarding Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro Javier García Padilla's nomination of Chief James Tuller of New York to the position of Puerto Rico Police Superintendent:
"Given the public safety challenges facing Puerto Rico, Chief James Tuller is an excellent choice to assume the role of Police Superintendent. The recipient of numerous community awards from diverse ethnic organizations, Chief Tuller's demonstrated sensitivity to Latino neighborhoods in New York City and his distinguished law enforcement record make him uniquely qualified for the job.
"I commend Governor García Padilla for nominating Chief Tuller and trust he will be an asset in helping reduce crime in Puerto Rico."
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