Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw authorized the use of tear gas and pepper spray on protesters earlier this month and has since declared a moratorium on tear gas for crowd control.Philadelphia's mayor and police commissioner apologized for using tear gas on protesters earlier this month and issued a moratorium on the practice after weeks of criticism.
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney speaks during a press conference on June 25, 2020, about an incident during the George Floyd protests on June 1, in which police fired tear gas. Deputy Commissioner of Special Operation Dennis Wilson told reporters he was the commanding officer who gave approval for the use of tear gas and didn't call the commissioner.
Several protesters have been sharing videos that appear to show excessive force from officers during the protests, and are calling for reform. Christina Sorenson, a protester who was pepper-sprayed in the face, told reporters at a news conference that the city's apologies and actions so far weren't enough.
They were forced to react can’t feel sorry for out and out disobedience
Who protests in the middle of the day... blocking traffic on the Blue Route? Wake up people!
Apologize? F them.
Protesters are never tear gassed. Rioting Antifa losers are, and should be buggy whipped
I thought it was funny.
Time to start swinging night sticks
Are you listening RichmondPolice. And VSPPIO ? You're nothing but gestapo thugs.
PPD isn't know for its subtlety.
Stop apologizing for breaking up protestors.
Why? 🤦♂️ They need to use more so the thugs can go home.
Philadelphia's mayor and police commisioner should not have taken weeks to finally do the right thing. Their lack of judgement for using tear gas in the first place make them poor candidates for their curent positions.
What we need is more tear gas.
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Yes, only live rounds would be justified in this case.
Not accepted, do better
Well there goes Philadelphia...
Hey, Portland did that and has gassed the fuck out of people a buncha times since. Good news!
They were running around on a highway, probably bit complying. Soft to apologize.
Tear Gas, under the United Nations is considered a wartime manoeuver. Sorry isn't good enough.
They should have used DDT
Take your apologies and shove it
'Oops the Tear gas threw itself, sorry guys!' Philly Mayor and Police
I've heard celebrities discuss why they are not out in the streets with the protesters, but I think if Oprah et al were to show up, there would be a lot less tear gas and rubber bullets flying. JustSaying
Never enough time to do things right first time but always enough time to apologize after using chemical weapons on your own people.
Has anyone ever apologize for bombing the Move on May 13th 1985, where adults and children were killed in the fires that resulted from that Attrocity? Asking because I can......
Should have a moratoriam allowing the use for groups of looters and rioters
*rioters Why on earth would you apologize to rioters?
She just green lighted more trouble.
Why is this still being talked about?Literally nobody cares.
Vote his ass out
Apologize Not protesters!! Rioters! That are brainwashed by old white liberal w
Meanwhile in Oklahoma, protestors here are being charged with terrorism. Smh
How does this keep happening !
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Took a week to watch those videos and go 'oh my bad'.
Ah yes, let’s continue to let the animals run wild without consequence even longer🙄
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Keep your apology!
Why? If rioters are not following orders to disperse then they deserve it
Weeks of criticism from the ones that Break laws while protesting. They unlawfully entered and Blocked an Interstate.
Filthadelphia caved to public opinion... sad & pathetic.
Tear gas was used in Ferguson, Charlotte, Milwaukee & Baltimore all under Obama and the media is responsible for all of this negative tear gas reporting. Media would rather have chaos! Threatening to burn the system down!!! DOMESTIC TERRORIST!
Stop cowarding down from your job. If you don't have the guts to stand against crime don't take the job.
Should of used more tear gas.
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Submission.
Apologies? The acts from those law enforcement officers was disgraceful. Many people should be fired! The protested were cornered and had no where to go.
It only took weeks...
Hillarious. Apologize for what? I'm so glad I don't live in a Democrat shithole anymore.
Let me set the record straight on something what was said.. I'd tell them.. you're getting nervous man!. We 'll be been at me, safe It's a national emergency., It's a dictatorship..
🤦♂️🤦🏽🤦🏾♂️🤦🏻 Once they outlaw non-lethal countermeasures and the protesters are emboldened to become more destructive and violent the only choices left will be surrender or lethal responses. They backed down once so the protesters will count on them not having the balls to stop them.
Apologies accepted?
Once again when you’re vandalizing property it’s no longer a protest it’s a riot
6/1/20 These were peaceful protesters that were kenneled then gassed and shot; then kenneled again, to be gassed and shot again before the dragging begun. How the Philadelphia Police Tear-Gassed a Group of Trapped Protesters via nytvideo
So it's ok then for the Democratic rioters to kill people ?
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Have people not seen what they're doing now. Use the tear gas, it works. The whittle babies will cry all the way home.
Should have shot them instead I guess
Maybe police should have used rice or confetti on protesters..!..if breaking law & unruly & don’t respect police efforts keep group peaceful tear gas maybe necessary break up disturbance & no physical damage protesters other than red eyes & cough..!! You learn respect at home..!
oh hell no. No apology warranted!!! Rioters and anarchists.
Yeah ok. BS!
Amazing how police apologizes after been called out. That’s like I slapped you then said sorry my bad and it’s all good. Maybe think first instead of letting your racist upbringing take over
Keep using it.. what ever it takes to stop foreign and domestic terrorists from destroying the country.
Roll out the hot cocoa and marshmallows - looters need a police hug too.
It funny how tear gas & pepper spray by international world community on war has those two items listed as chemical weapons & banned from use in wars. Wouldn’t it be nice seeing a ban on non-wars too?
are they even sincere
Who will apologize to the local business downtown?
Apology NOT accepted!
Well that's Rich! So when are the Executives and abcnews anchors going to get on their knees publicly in support of BlackLivesMatter? BLM expects it to be on camera.
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Cowards!
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we sowwy we used chemical warfare on you
Ah, so, a good old fashioned “My bad” is all it takes, I guess?
KennethHowardC3 They dont use gas on peaceful protestors.
So sweet. CC: Ksenias7 demonstrators, we had to shoot (but just very-very little bit); then we used a lot of tear gas, but we did with love!
Because they got caught?
Should have used mustard gas,or Bromine,you know the stuff the EPA approves to go in our food,rubber,plastic.
What are you going to use next. I know hold there hand .... Bullshit gas there ass
They were told to move and refused to move? How else are you to control the unlawful
Said the police when asked about decades of repressive intimidation tactics, 'Whoops.'
either you fix the rioters or the public will... just saying.... philly is literally turning into a war zone quickly
Apologies NOT accepted!! Criminals!! Traitors!!
Police commissioner, black female, regardless, and SHE is responsible for the actions of the police dept. And since when is the mayor someone who governs policing? According to the article if there is one non-violent person in a group of 100 animals, no gas!
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Criminals can’t just apologize. There has to be legal action. Right?
So tragic we interrupted the peaceful rioting looters with a little smell bad
Why? How many people died as a consequence of using tear gas?
Isn’t that what it’s for?
Yeah that stuff burns huh? 🤣
Weak ass leaders.
Don’t apologize. A mob descended on people in an interstate. I woulda hit the gas
So happy Philadelphia, in my home state, has such a great police force and Mayor. Admitting your mistakes is a great thing and helps heal wounds. This press conference built a much needed bridge to the community. I do think PA is in the best hands it has been in my lifetime.
Yes, because regular people who are obeying the law are the bad ones
I want to hear ABC's opinion on this matter!
BlueNGoldJoe Both can go F themselves. PhillyMayor PhillyPolice
Fuck their apologies they did what they did. ITS PAY DAY
Gas the rats!
Candy asses
Just let em loot and take over areas like they did in Seattle. What could go wrong when they take the only non lethal methods away from police?
Who apologized for setting the cars on fire Weak Mr Mayor...very weak. LawAndOrder
cut their salary and pension 50%
No. They need to lose their jobs.
How odd, it's always after any incident that the police departments apologize for their mishandling of shootings, or arrests meanwhile your friend , brother are killed ?
If Rizzo was still around they would have brought in tanks. Progress.
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