Hidden racism at sarasota police department
The same way SPD thinks its ok to put your knee on an African Americans neck, is the same reason African Americans on the Force (YOUR OFFICERS) can't and won't get promoted.
CHIEF DIPINO where were you when your Deputy Chief took a knee in solidarity? Its your department, you are responsible for your staff's actions. Where is your News conference telling that young African American man you are sorry for your Officers actions?
You talk about transparency, you only released this because someone leaked it to the media, so you had to address it. This happened weeks ago!
Let's talk transparency.....
How many African American Officers on your Force are in Supervisory Positions?
How many are Field Training Officers (FTO's).....0
How many are Sergeants?.........0
How many are Lieutenants?........0
How many are Detectives?.........0
How many are Motorcycle Police Officers?........0
How many on the Marine/Dive Team?.......0
How many on the Street Crimes Unit?.......0
How many are on Narcotics?........0
YOUR STAFF IS NOT REFLECTIVE OF THE COMMUNITY THAT YOU SERVE