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Seattle police chief tells residents to call 911 if called racist names amid coronavirus pandemic

Seattle's chief of police said in a Monday night video that she wants residents to call 911 if called racist names during the coronavirus pandemic.

"Washington state is no place for hate. In a show of solidarity between police and community, I'm joined today by Lori Matsukawa," Chief of Police Carmen Best said, referring to the retired KING 5 news anchor who joined her in the video.

Washington State is no place for hate. In a show of solidarity, @LoriMatsukawa joined me to remind everyone that hate has no place in our community. Report hate, including racist name calling, to 911. We are here to help, and will respond to investigate. #WeGotThisSeattle pic.twitter.com/cFGkYopbVW
— Chief Carmen Best (@carmenbest) March 31, 2020

"Hate crimes have no place in our community," Matsukawa continued. "We're better than that, Washington. We're all trying to deal with the COVID-19 public health crisis together. If you are a victim of a hate crime or hate-based harassment, please call 911."

"Exactly," Best said as the video cut back to her. "We will document and investigate every reported hate crime. Even racist name-calling should be reported to police. We take this information very seriously. If aren't sure if a hate crime occurred, call 911. We are here to help and will respond to investigate."

"When we work together," Matsukawa said. "We're safer together," Best said, finishing her sentence.
She has nothing better to do than ignore the 1st Amendment

Posted by Cravigum Shaising7275 2020-04-01 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11132 views ] Top

#1 I so wish this was the Bee, but I know it's not.

Let's all focus on meaningless feel-good bullshit. It's easier that dealing with real problems and we get to congratulate ourselves on what a great job we're doing.

Posted by SteveS 2020-04-01 00:25|| 2020-04-01 00:25|| Front Page Top

#2 Power over the man, even in a pandemic.

Posted by Besoeker 2020-04-01 00:30|| 2020-04-01 00:30|| Front Page Top

#3 RE: #3
Based on historical evidence, yes. He seems to be one of those "been there, done that" guys you find hanging around here.

Posted by SteveS 2020-04-01 01:09|| 2020-04-01 01:09|| Front Page Top

#4 Call up if you hear Rap music on the Seattle radio.

Posted by Bright Pebbles 2020-04-01 02:46|| 2020-04-01 02:46|| Front Page Top

#5 "Sticks and stones
will break my bones
but words will never hurt me.
And I have the power
of the police state
to back me up"

Posted by Bob Grorong1136 2020-04-01 08:21|| 2020-04-01 08:21|| Front Page Top

#6 I would be tempted to run out and scream all sorts of racist shit. Then when arrested sue them for violating my 1st amendment rights.

Posted by DarthVader 2020-04-01 12:06|| 2020-04-01 12:06|| Front Page Top

#7 So have the mayor and the police chief solved all of Seattle' other problems? Murder rate at 0? All homeless off the street? Every child graduating high school? All garbage collected and potholes fixed? Etc?

Posted by Tom 2020-04-01 13:18|| 2020-04-01 13:18|| Front Page Top

#8 Wait til they get sued for prosecuting free speech

Posted by Frank G 2020-04-01 14:27|| 2020-04-01 14:27|| Front Page Top

#9 It was noted (wished) elsewhere that if enough of this bullshit were to take place that organized citizens groups might form that asked officials like that to either prove their worth or move on.

Posted by Crusader 2020-04-01 18:40|| 2020-04-01 18:40|| Front Page Top

#10
"To report a hate crime call 911. If you aren't sure if what was committed was a hate crime, call the ACLU."

Posted by Dron66046 2020-04-01 18:56|| 2020-04-01 18:56|| Front Page Top

#11 FCWA, Future Crack Whores of America.

Posted by Woodrow 2020-04-01 20:37|| 2020-04-01 20:37|| Front Page Top

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