There were many themes that Ronald Reagan stood firmly on, whether as Governor of California or President of the United States.  Subjects like freedom, fighting against communism, and his stance against socialism are just a few.  Another was his belief in Law Enforcement and fighting crime. On January 16, 1967, while Governor of California, Ronald Reagan issued a statement to the Senate and Assembly of the Legislature of California which concluded with: “Without respect for the law, the best laws cannot be effective. Without respect for law enforcement, laws cannot be carried out. We must have respect, not only for the law, but also for the many who dedicate their lives to the protection of society through enforcement of the law.”