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Antioch's mayor is calling out racist and homophobic texts allegedly sent by police officers. He's vowing to tackle the issue head-on instead of sweeping it under the rug.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days.
Taxpayer money might be spent on investigations and potential settlements, but the mayor wants to fix this now to avoid bigger costs later.
Everyone in Antioch benefits from a police force that serves all residents fairly and without prejudice.
Residents who are targets of racism and homophobia, and the public's trust in the police department, are harmed by this alleged behavior.
Justice Department resolves investigation of Antioch Police Department over racist texts NBC News
10 California Officers Face Corruption Charges in F.B.I. Inquiry (Published 2023) The New York Times
In racist police text scandal, US town sees echoes of an intolerant past The Guardian
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe furious over police officers' alleged racist, homophobic texts: 'I'm not sweeping it under the rug' ABC7 Los Angeles
Terryonn Deshawn Pugh, Trent Allen, Eric James Windom and Keyshawn Malik McGee were among 48 gang members and associates arrested and/or contacted by Antioch and Oakland Police Departments during Operation Wind...
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