Categories Burlington Iowa Local News Political Security West Burlington Obama: Police Can ‘Make the Job of Being a Cop a Lot Safer’ by Admitting Their Failures Post author By Falcon Post date July 18, 2016 Obama says, “And if police organizations and departments acknowledge that there’s a problem and there’s an issue, then that, too, is going to contribute to real solutions. And, as I said yesterday, that is what’s going to ultimately help make the job of being a cop a lot safer. It is in the interest of police officers that their communities trust them and that the kind of rancor and suspicion that exists right now is alleviated.” ← Cleveland Police Union President Steve Loomis: Obama “Has Blood On His Hands” → Obituaries this week