Summary
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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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.
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Justice Department resolves investigation of Antioch Police Department over racist texts
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)
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
In racist police text scandal, US town sees echoes of an intolerant past The Guardian
These California police officers have created a scandal. They sent racist texts
These California police officers have created a scandal. They sent racist texts NPR
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe furious over police officers' alleged racist, homophobic texts: 'I'm not sweeping it under the rug'
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe furious over police officers' alleged racist, homophobic texts: 'I'm not sweeping it under the rug' ABC7 Los Angeles
Police Scandal Heats Up Antioch City Council Meeting
Police Scandal Heats Up Antioch City Council Meeting Patch
Four suspects in 2021 Antioch murder, attempted murder convicted | Antioch Herald
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...
Mayor Pro Tem Torres-Walker claims Antioch Police Department, “City as a whole” have a “deeply entrenched racist culture” | Antioch Herald
Antioch Mayor Pro Tem Tamisha Torres-Walker rants at and about fellow Councilwoman Lori Ogorchock at the end of the April 25, 2023 council meeting. Video screenshot Says fellow Councilwoman Ogorchock had “white...
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