Mayor Frey: Minneapolis police officer will be fired over racist Christmas tree decorations

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http://www.startribune.com/minneapolis-police-officer-will-be-fired-over-racist-christmas-tree-decorations/501646051/

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says a police officer will be fired for a “racist display” in the form of Christmas tree decorations in the North Side precinct, though African-American community leaders say the damage is already done.

A photo circulated social media Friday showing the Fourth Precinct tree decorated with a Newport cigarette pack, a can of Steel Reserve malt liquor, police tape, a bag of Takis and a cup from Popeyes Louisiana Chicken — all items longtime civil rights activist Ron Edwards called a “wink wink” to racist stereotypes against black people.

“It’s a modern day version of a dog whistle, tainted with racism, specifically against the African-American community,” he said.

Frey quickly responded to community outrage as the photo circulated Twitter and Facebook Friday morning.

Jesus fuck, Minneapolis cops. I hate 'em.

[Wellstone ruled]

1. Being very familiar with the 4 th.

And the North Side,it is about time there is a house cleaning. This has been the dumping grounds for F-ed up Mpls Cops.

[WhiskeyGrinder]

2. ACAB.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

3. MPD has had a lot of racists for as long as I can remember.

I recall conversations with a few of them, back around 1990, where they were bragging about beating up Asians as well as black people. Those particular cops would be retired by now but there was and still is a racist culture. I hope the new guy and the mayor can clean up the rot.

[lunasun]

4. Deplorables will even try to ruin a Christmas tree with their racist hate . Sick