Cop Reassigned After #BlackLivesMatter Tweet
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The Portland, Oregon cop complained that he had to “babysit” for “fools.”
“Black Lives Matter is planning to protest at Lloyd Center on black Friday,” read the post on officer John Hurlman’s personal Twitter account, according to The Oregonian. “Oh joy, stuck late again at work to babysit these fools.”
Hurlman, who has been with the Portland Police Bureau for 24 years, took down the tweet but screenshots were captured by others, according to the paper.
He is thought to have been referring to a “Black Lives Matter, Not Black Friday” protest scheduled for the day after Thanksgiving.
The bureau learned about the tweet Tuesday and responded with a statement.
“Once I learned of this post, I ordered this officer reassigned to an off-street assignment while this incident is being reviewed by the Professional Standards Division,” acting Portland Police Chief Donna Henderson said, according to KGW News. “This post is in no way a reflection on how members of the Portland Police Bureau view these community groups or their peaceful expression of free speech. Just as with any protest or demonstration, police will work to ensure a safe, secure and orderly event for all community members and to minimize disruptions to traffic.”
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