I agree 100% with what he said and it is something that needed to be said.
He is, however, paid by the officers to speak on their behalf. He will not suffer any flak or political consequences as some have suggested. He has the guts to stand up and say these things because that is his sole job, to represent officers.
I would expect nothing less from a union official. If those of you that belong to a union do not have this type of representation, you are paying the wrong person.
Helen Keller graduated from college with honors. She was blind and deaf. So what's your problem?