NYPD Officer Under Investigation For Wearing Pro-Trump Patch While In Uniform
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- The NYPD is investigating one of its officers for wearing a pro-Trump patch while in uniform.
Social media users have been circulating images of the unidentified officer wearing the political patch while patrolling at a demonstration.
Police Commissioner Dermot Shea tweeted Saturday saying the officer has already been disciplined at the department investigates.
Members of the NYPD must remain apolitical — it's essential to public trust & officers' ability to perform their jobs. https://t.co/zsTskDO10Z
— Commissioner Sewell (@NYPDPC) February 6, 2021
Shea says all officers "must remain apolitical" while on the job.
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