1/ Thread on Kops and Klan
The following statement has been circulating on Fb among cop defenders. Here’s my annotated version.
cw: Klan/white supremacist photos; police violence
The following statement has been circulating on Fb among cop defenders. Here’s my annotated version.


2/ cw: Klan photos
Pro-Policing Statement:
“I live in <Anywhere, USA>.
If you are a law enforcement officer and need a break, you can come park outside my home.” https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2706237/amp/Rituals-wild-alibis-trail-friendships-torn-apart-suspicion-The-disturbing-case-Florida-cops-sacked-members-Ku-Klux-Klan.html
Pro-Policing Statement:
“I live in <Anywhere, USA>.
If you are a law enforcement officer and need a break, you can come park outside my home.” https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2706237/amp/Rituals-wild-alibis-trail-friendships-torn-apart-suspicion-The-disturbing-case-Florida-cops-sacked-members-Ku-Klux-Klan.html
3/ cw: Klan imagery
“If you are thirsty I will bring you a drink. If you are hungry I will fix you food. If you are hot I will invite you inside to cool off. If you need backup, I will stand with you.” https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/local/wp/2016/10/11/yesterdays-ku-klux-klan-members-are-todays-police-officers-councilwoman-says/?outputType=amp
“If you are thirsty I will bring you a drink. If you are hungry I will fix you food. If you are hot I will invite you inside to cool off. If you need backup, I will stand with you.” https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/local/wp/2016/10/11/yesterdays-ku-klux-klan-members-are-todays-police-officers-councilwoman-says/?outputType=amp
4/ cw: Klan
“If you need to cry, I will hug you and let you. If you need to talk I will listen. If you need to pray, I will kneel with you.” https://www.sltrib.com/news/nation-world/2018/04/10/revisiting-the-preacher-who-used-christianity-to-revive-the-ku-klux-klan/
“If you need to cry, I will hug you and let you. If you need to talk I will listen. If you need to pray, I will kneel with you.” https://www.sltrib.com/news/nation-world/2018/04/10/revisiting-the-preacher-who-used-christianity-to-revive-the-ku-klux-klan/
5/ “If you are wrong, I will tell you. If you are right I will support you.” https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/21/opinion/police-violence-racism-reform.html
6/ “I only ask that you don't lose faith in Americans. We are NOT all against you. Our lives matter, as do yours. Please see the good people that are here for you.” https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/fbi-white-supremacists-in-law-enforcement
7/ cw: Neo-Nazis/Unite the Right
“Granted, we are not as loud and obnoxious but we are strong and waiting to follow your lead.
God Bless you and your family.” https://images.app.goo.gl/6pHcpS7h3fj7Q2RV7
“Granted, we are not as loud and obnoxious but we are strong and waiting to follow your lead.
God Bless you and your family.” https://images.app.goo.gl/6pHcpS7h3fj7Q2RV7