Posted on Jan 28, 2021
After The Capitol Attack, Does Police MAGA Sentiment Cross The Line?
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Law enforcement agencies around the country are dealing with the fallout of off-duty officers who took part in the Jan. 6 pro-Trump rally that turned into a violent siege of the U.S. Capitol.
So far, more than 30 off-duty officers have been placed at the rally. In some cities, that fact has shaken confidence in the police.
"I can't think of anything that's more problematic for trust," says Douglas Wagoner, a member of the Seattle Community Police Commission, "to find out that there are potential officers. ... potentially involved in this attempted coup."
Wagoner made the comments during the citizen advisory group's Jan. 20 meeting, as members discussed the news that at least four Seattle police officers had gone to the Washington, D.C., rally. The number of officers under scrutiny later rose to five.
"What more can we do to understand how deep the iceberg really is, here?" Wagoner asked.
So far, more than 30 off-duty officers have been placed at the rally. In some cities, that fact has shaken confidence in the police.
"I can't think of anything that's more problematic for trust," says Douglas Wagoner, a member of the Seattle Community Police Commission, "to find out that there are potential officers. ... potentially involved in this attempted coup."
Wagoner made the comments during the citizen advisory group's Jan. 20 meeting, as members discussed the news that at least four Seattle police officers had gone to the Washington, D.C., rally. The number of officers under scrutiny later rose to five.
"What more can we do to understand how deep the iceberg really is, here?" Wagoner asked.
After The Capitol Attack, Does Police MAGA Sentiment Cross The Line?
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Posted 5 y ago
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Just trying to imagine police taking selfies with a BLM or AntiFa protester while government or private property was being destroyed around them as the officer just watched. Yeah it’s difficult. I didn’t mind the ones taking a knee and taking photos when the protests were peaceful. But even then criticism of the officers would still be justified cause you’re on the job.
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