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Officer resigns after hot mic moment disparaging migrant worker in criminal justice council meeting (vtdigger.org)

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A police officer resigned from the Vermont Criminal Justice Council and the Bristol Police Department on Wednesday after saying “you’re fucking here illegally” as a migrant worker testified before the council that morning.

Michael Major, who represented the Vermont Police Association on the 24-member council, interrupted the migrant worker, who was speaking in support of a revised fair and impartial policing policy.

The worker, who identified himself as Eduardo, spoke about the urgency of approving the policy, which immigrant rights advocates have long pushed for.

Major was hired by the Bristol department in March 2020. He previously worked in the Chittenden County Sheriff’s Department.

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[–] Rom@hexbear.net 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

“It wasn’t directed towards the discussion. I was having a discussion with my daughter. I apologize … extremely,” he said. “And it should not be reflected on the person that was talking at the time.”

It was totally an accident and meant for something else, which is why I immediately resigned.

Do cops really think everyone else is as dumb as they are?

[–] FirstCircle@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago

When I read that part I immediately felt terrible for that kid. Can you imagine the kind of gawd-awful BS she has to listen to and play along with, day in, day out, year after year.