Outside police agency to review how Lethbridge police officers handled run-in with costumed worker

This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.An outside police agency is to investigate the actions of officers who forced a restaurant worker in a “Star Wars” storm-trooper costume to the ground in southern Alberta.

The 19-year-old employee, who had agreed to don the white uniform of a Galactic Empire soldier and carry a plastic gun, ended up with a bloody nose. Lethbridge police said earlier this week that the costumed woman dropped the toy weapon, but didn’t get down on the ground when officers responding to a firearms call asked her to do so.Brad Whalen said it should have been obvious that the getup was a way to get attention for his Star-Wars-themed restaurant on May 4 – a popular day with fans of the movie franchise because of the famous line: “May the force be with you.

“Star Trek” actor William Shatner, who played Captain Kirk in another mega-sci-fi movie and television franchise, tweeted boldly about his criticism of what happened. “Captain’s Log Stardate 49: Sending my contempt this morning to the @lethpolice of Alberta, Canada & @LPSChief1. Rifles drawn for a plastic toy Cosplayer? Didn’t comply right away? Are you blind Chief? Watch the video to see how quickly she complied,” he posted Tuesday.We have a weekly Western Canada newsletter written by our B.C. and Alberta bureau chiefs, providing a comprehensive package of the news you need to know about the region and its place in the issues facing Canada.

Man, the militarization of the police has really gotten out of hand. 🤣

Police investigating the police is inherently biased. The obvious public uproar is a clear indication we want our public employees to behave differently and will demand a more reasonable response.

Maybe give the lethpolice a heads up about Hallowe’en and all the people wandering around in costumes. Probably avoid zombie costumes in Lethbridge if you want your head to stay intact

Holy fak. One of these “heros”’ should be fired for stupidity.

The last thing we need is for some evil galaxy far far away to see this girl and take her serious. Before we know it we are in the middle of an intergalactic struggle for humanity. Dont blame me when the triffid eats your baby.

UncleRee1 I sure hope so...she had her nose broken by the cop and a gun to her head...that guy's starting to emulate cops in the southern states....let's not have any of that BS here....this is Lethbridge not Atlanta.

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