A Constitutional Crisis - When Officials Betray Their Sworn Oath

Law Enforcement Today Op-ed by Citizens Behind the Badge Advisory Council member David Berez - His article emphasizes the importance of the oath of office that any public official swears to uphold. He points out that "if an elected official supports a platform like the DSA's (Democratic Socialists of America), they are, in fact and by statute, in violation of their oath."

David Berez is a retired 20-year police veteran with the East Windsor (NJ) Police Department, and the author of the book, “A Resilient Life: A Cop’s Journey in Pursuit of Purpose.” He is a member of the Law Enforcement Advisory Council of Citizens Behind the Badge.

08/20/2026 Source: Law Enforcement Today

Trouble on the horizon! The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are in favor of abolishing police and prisons, and opening the border. A number of DSA candidates won their primary elections and will be on the ballot in November. You need to read a recently published op-ed by David Berez, a 20-year police veteran and a member of CBB's Law Enforcement Advisory Council, to better understand the danger they pose. It emphasizes the importance of the oath of office that any public official swears to uphold. He points out that "if an elected official supports a platform like the DSA's (Democratic Socialists of America), they are, in fact and by statute, in violation of their oath."

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