The recent funeral of Austin police officer Jorge Pastore, who died in the line of duty alongside three others, was marred by contention due to the attendance of Travis County District Attorney, Jose Garza.
According to Fox News, Garza's presence at the funeral provoked criticism from members of the law enforcement community, largely due to his commitment during his campaign to prosecute police officers. This promise was seen as being fulfilled when he indicted 19 officers who were involved in a Black Lives Matter riot. Such actions have led to allegations of political motivations behind his actions.
The decision for Garza to attend Officer Pastore's funeral was met with a sense of betrayal by some in the law enforcement community who perceive him as being "anti-police". It suggests that his attempt to offer condolences may have been misguided, adding fuel to an uneasy relationship between himself and the officers.
Fox News has reported on the criticism Garza has faced for his progressive policies and perceived lenient sentencing.
