This clown needs to look at what's happening in Virginia. When your citizens are able to defend themselves, crime goes down.
I think Pennsylvania has "shall issue" concealed carry laws, don't they? Looks more to me like this politician has failed to enforce the law concerning "felon in possession" offenses. And, as others have said, this guy's not a cop - he's a politician like all police chiefs and commissioners. Street cops I've talked to in my city like having legally armed citizens out there.