Laura McElroy Quotes (23 Quotes)

Just the fact that we have to conduct this type of investigation at the Tampa Police Department makes it a sad moment for the TPD, that this type of behavior, this type of language was present on a squad.

It looks like it was a very tragic situation for this little girl who was innocently waiting for her mother and ended up taking a very serious fall.

We do what's required by the federal government to keep a uniform system.

I don't think that makes a difference because whether they're going to be drinking beer or liquor, that has the same impact on people.

From everything we know, this appears to be a good kid who happened to be in the wrong place.

Just the fact that we have to investigate this type of behavior is a low point for TPD.

At this point he is in a lot of trouble, and the only way he can help himself is to come forward and take responsibility for his actions.

The officers did what they felt was correct for officer safety. We feel the fault lies on the shoulders of the department, not the two officers, because we did not have a clear policy and now, as a result of this case, we do.

It is very much an active investigation. We were hopeful that her condition would improve so that the bullet could be removed, but with or without it, we still expect to make an arrest.

He was armed with a bent fork. That's what he used to pry open the window.

This is what he needed to do. This was in his best interest. This is the first step to him getting the help he needs.

The discipline will reflect the department's tremendous disappointment in these officers. Just the fact that we have to investigate this type of behavior is a low moment for TPD.

Obviously, someone in the community knows who this guy is.

This is information that officers never had before.

The discipline these officers will face will certainly reflect the disappointment the department feels.

It never was a big issue or a big debate. Nowadays, you can never be too sensitive, and we felt that it was the right direction to go.

The number of minorities in that class reflects our commitment to having the men and women in our Police Department mirror the population of our community.

We don't want them stuck in court, losing their sleep time, and then they're tired when they go back to work at night. We want them sharp. This way, they can take care of their court stuff and go home.

For him, repairing something is like taking a walk. He fixes everything.

He said all of a sudden he saw a girl and he couldn't stop fast enough.

The behavior is outrageous. It's highly unacceptable. It's unbecoming a police officer.

I can tell you this. Their discipline will reflect the department's disappointment.

We believe that Steven Lorenzo is a violent and dangerous man who's capable of murder. We're in the process of building our own murder case against Lorenzo with two victims, and we do think there is a possibility of other victims out there. And we are still looking for help from the public to learn more about any possible victims or to find out about any possible victims. If anyone has a loved one who they think has had contact with Lorenzo, we'd like to hear from them.