Following backlash, Sarnia, Ont. police delete tweet about woman's shoplifting arrest.
His statement comes after dozens of people took to social media to express their disdain for Sarnia police’s tweet, which some described as a “criminalization of poverty.” Many who posted also called for the person who made the post to be fired.
“We know you hate the poor and unhoused. Please refrain from also shaming them publicly and STOP criminalizing them. It's disgraceful,” she wrote in response to Sarnia Police Service’s tweet.“I cannot imagine a nurse shaming a patient publicly and posting their condition,” she wrote.Eric Vallillee, of London, ON, also shared his thoughts on Twitter.
“Instead of posting photos like you just made a major drug bust, maybe connect this person with some supports so they don’t need to steal their groceries,” the Edmonton, AB resident wrote in response to the tweet.Ottawa resident Michael Spratt pointed out that Davis’ statement does not offer an apology and called for swift action to fully address this situation and its impacts.
On Friday evening, Mark Baxter, president of the Police Association of Ontario, responded to Sarnia police’s post with the following:
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