SavannahMann
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A major investigation into racism and sexism as well as misconduct in the Knoxville Police Department. The story opens with a quote from a Cop who said he was afraid to report any of what he saw out of fear of retaliation. The story explains why he would feel that way.
When officers did mention misconduct to Supervisors the officers were discouraged from reporting it officially. And to make sure the officers knew. They put a Lieutenant who had made a report on display. The Lieutenant was required to sit at a desk with no paperwork or computer just outside the Chiefs office. Just sit there and be aware that you are a warning not to report misconduct.
This is the culture in our Police Departments. And this is one of the reforms that are desperately needed.
Knoxville cop was afraid of backlash if he went to internal affairs over racist comments
In 2019, Lt. Travis Brasfield was reassigned by Police Chief Eve Thomas to a make-work position after he sparked an internal investigation.
amp.knoxnews.com
When officers did mention misconduct to Supervisors the officers were discouraged from reporting it officially. And to make sure the officers knew. They put a Lieutenant who had made a report on display. The Lieutenant was required to sit at a desk with no paperwork or computer just outside the Chiefs office. Just sit there and be aware that you are a warning not to report misconduct.
This is the culture in our Police Departments. And this is one of the reforms that are desperately needed.