Miami police cruiser's Black History Month design draws criticism

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A police department spokesperson said the design was meant to honor the history and legacy of Black officers. Many did not see it that way.

that"this type of tone deaf performative action is what provokes a 'war on wokeness' when we are made to accept the unacceptable." CBS News reached to Suarez's office and Miami police for comment, but did not immediately hear back. Miami police held aFriday in which Morales, joined by leaders of the Miami Community Police Benevolent Association — an organization for the city's Black officers — attempted to explain the reasoning behind the move.

"This was something for us to honor everyone," said Miami police Lt. Ramon Carr, vice president of the MCPBA."This had nothing to do with being disrespectful, being disgraceful. This was something, like a source of pride for us, and it still is. We know that people are going to have their opinion about whatever, but this is something that ourselves and the chief was able to work on.

 

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Of course it did, then in Florida as well.🤦‍♀️

Tax payers should sue. Disgusting !!

This is the police catering to a group of people that will hate no matter what. You can't please them. Quit trying.

Police honer communist!

I’m just guessing because it is on a police car, now if it was on a wall no one would say anything

I agree it shouldn't have anything on it other then police since when do police dept s have to honor anything it's not their job

Some people will never allow themselves to be happy. Have to be offended no matter what.

Black Panther Power Fist and\\or Communist Fist. Nothing to fear folks, nothing at all. You all better say your prayers when you go to bed. The storm is coming.

It looks like a van catching wild animals in Africa, why is Desantis doing this to black people in Florida 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Just stop doing dumb things everybody.

The only reason you would need a black history month is because you are unable to prove your worth on your own. We are certainly divided because some want us to be. Remember that.

White people need to stop reminding black people that their ancestors were enslaved. Black history month is insulting

the car graphics are so illegal that one may as well paint on 'eat at mcdonalds' or ' $1 for 10 duncan donuts'

I don't know. They picked this year to honor BLACK officers?

Racist

Of course not.

Doesn’t Look like the Black, Red and Green symbols of Black Nationalism.

It doesn't matter what the police do; someone will bitch and moan about it. If the police do nothing, someone will bitch and moan about it.

violent History that continues today & is celebrated by the leftist

What history? What legacy? 😨

I would guess the number of Black folk who had input on this was nil.

When 90% of incarcerations are Black, it does make you wonder…

lmao this is probably money laundering somehow

Wow! We’re just gonna go woke with everything no matter how stupid. Time and place folks, also not good to put black power fists on a cop car🤪🤪🤪

It simply wasn't necessary.

Probably in better taste for Fire Trucks and Ambulances, guys...

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