Today I am proud to live in Richmond, California. Our Police Chief, Chief Magnus, sent a statement out today that warmed my heart and made me feel like my fellow Richmond citizens and I are being well taken care of. Here is an excerpt: The complaint is that the sign I held was “political” and that I was therefore engaging in political activity while in uniform (an alleged violation of the California Government Code). I respectfully disagree that it is “political” to hold a sign in uniform that says, “Black Lives Matter” when visiting a local protest where the vast majority of participants are skeptical about police commitment to equal justice. I understand that some people see this differently, but I contend that what I did was reach out and commit to members of the black community that our department believes in treating them with fairness, justice, and respect. It is completely consistent with our Mission, our community policing efforts, and our underlying commitment to the public that “All Lives Matter”, INCLUDING black lives. Most importantly, it conveys that we want to build bridges and strengthen relationships with persons of color in our city. Much love to you, Chief Magnus.
Posted on: Tue, 16 Dec 2014 20:13:03 +0000
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