Calgary Chief Constable Mark Neufeld on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.Critics of the patch say it’s been used for decades by police forces and white supremacists as a sign of dissent against the push for racial equality and police reform.
They say even though the vast majority of Calgary police officers view it as a show of solidarity and remembrance, its use disregards their concerns.“The commission does not question that Calgary police officers wore the symbol with good intentions,” said Cornett, who praised the professionalism of police in dealing with a recent wave of random violent crime and shootings in the city.
“Our unanimous decision was always based simply on the symbol having mixed meanings to a significant number of people in our city.”Article content She said talks with officers on their concerns over the ban on the patches would continue, while also noting it’s the second anniversary of the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer that shone a light on the thin blue line patch and systemic racism among law enforcement.“We’re thankful for the service on all their anti-racism work so far — there’s a lot of work to do but we can reflect on all that’s been done.
Neufeld said progress has been made since he admitted in 2020 that systemic racism does exist within the CPS, but that it remains a work in progress.“We committed to being relentless in our pursuit of dismantling systemic racism and becoming an anti-racist and equitable police service.”Share this article in your social network
Hold your ground gentleman..you put up with filth everyday and blame the force for anything..keep the stripes..its the only way to show solidarity 💪
Just go with the Canadian flag. Triggers the SJWs equally as much, but can’t be cancelled.
Should replace the officer’s to
Good. It's a disgrace to the flag. And hideous to boot.
This is news because?
Lol if the patch had a rainbow of colours that would be accept
The uniform is the property of the police service not the officers.. them's the breaks.
Theres nothing wrong w the patches. Should keep them and show unity!
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