In light of what is going on in the America after the tragedy in Charlottesville, in which we lost two law enforcement officers, Troopers, Lieutenant H. Jay Cullen, and Trooper Berke M. M. Bates of the Virginia State Police, as well as Heather Heyer, who were killed it may be time to revisit some of the racist, neo-nazis, white nationalists and white supremacist that are employed by the Philadelphia Police Department.
The “twitterverse” has begun a campaign to identify the marchers of Hate in Charlottesville, by asking neighbors, friends, co-workers and family members to identify these purveyors of hate. Yes You’re a Racist is a twitter campaign that is the vessel being used to this end. To that end, we invite those in the PPD who are working beside, with and know of these parasites. Here’s a refresher course of what we have reported in the past.
Officer Ian Lichterman
Philadelphia Police Officer Ian Lichterman was a member of the same white supremacy group as the killer of Heather Heyer, Blood and Honour. Blood and Honour has been identified as a skinhead racist extremist group by the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Lichterman’s affiliation was discovered after the database was hacked of neo-Nazi and white supremacist website users by One People’s Project in 2010. On September 1, 2016, it was reported by a citizen by the name of Mindy Isser via twitter to the Police Commissioner, that she was offended by a visible “nazi tattoo” on his arm.
The tweet went viral, Internal Affairs completed its investigation and absolved Lichterman of any wrongdoing. The Times of Israel reported on this despicable incident and reported Mayor Kenney was none too pleased. John McNesby reportedly responded the tattoos were “no big deal”.
Where is Shomrim in all of this. Staff Inspector Larry Nodiff has alot of other stuff on his mind these days, like getting indicted, but Nodiff, Inspector Ben Naish and others who are members of Shomrim should have called McNesby out for defending an officer because he was found to be a member of Blood and Honour, even if there was no policy on tattoos at the time.
The ancient beautiful religion of Judaism and the officers who who are Jewish are under assault by this hate. It cannot be tolerated. NEVER FORGET. We have a DUTY to speak against hate and never be silenced.
The Guardian Civic League has also been quiet on this issue. Where are the voices of folks who are opposed to hate?
So apparently, if you are a member of a known hate group, such as Blood and Honour, you can still be a cop in Philly.
This is a Call of Duty to all to call out and identify Bigots with Badges.
Corporal Robert Pawloski
Pawlowski would be Corporal Robert Pawlowski who, without fear, began throwing around the “N” word in an attempt to recruit other officers in the Fraternal Order of Police headquarters. Pawlowski referred to black officers as “banana eating monkeys” and repeatedly used racist language about then Captain Robyn Wimberly. Pawlowski received a 30 day suspension and a transfer to the 24th District. A district that reportedly has a history of racism. The same district where Schweizer and Dial was assigned after their racist activities.
But FOP President, John McNesby responded to a reporter for the Philadelphia Daily News that he’s seen the tattoo and “it’s no big deal”.
Frederic McQuiggan
This sentiment is why the racist website, Domelights.com, which was operated by a Philadelphia Police Sergeant, (now Captain) Fred McQuiggan, without fear. Domelights was dimmed by former Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey after a lawsuit initiated by the Guardian Civic League. However; McQuiggan was never disciplined and continued to get promoted without consequence. The Guardian Civic League extinguished domelights. McQ, as he was known on the racist message board, was forced to shut down the racist site.
Police Officer Michael Kelly
A police officer, Michael Kelly who hung a black baby doll in mock hanging in Highway Headquarters, which resulted in a lawsuit by then Police Officer Lonnie Adams and Bryan James. The lawsuit says the Police Department “failed to do anything about the matter, they were never suspended despite a recommendation Police/Civilian Board of Inquiry that they be suspended.” referring also to the Sergeant at the time, Sergeant Cray, who failed to take any action.
A former Police Sergeant who called former Commissioner Neal the “N” word at roll call. It doesn’t seem to be getting any better.
Captain Drew Techner
Captain Drew Techner, formerly of the 18th District, allegedly went on a racist rant about Black Commanders in the Police Department. After a two month hiatus at the 18th District, Techner was bounced to night command. The blatant disrespect and dishonor he bought upon the Department in the 18th District operations room, was deplorable.
The irony wasn’t lost on the police officers assigned to the 18th District, who not so long ago, had to bear the racist rant about their then-Black Commander, Captain Robyn Wimberly. Wimberly was called a “banana eating monkey” by Corporal Robert Pawlowski.
Officer Scott Schweitzer and Officer Eric Dial
Two narcotics officers, Officer Scott Schweitzer and Eric Dial were kicked out of Narcotics after two racist stickers were discovered after another officer noticed them plastered on their lockers. One sticker said “White Power” and another depicted a Pawlowski looking man, half in uniform and half as a Klansman with the epitaph “Blue By Day – White By Night”. Cops Suspended over Racist Materials at Work
Officer William Thrasher
Officer William Thrasher, of the 22nd District, and a 2-year veteran, conducted a ride-a-along with a Temple University student journalist. During that ride-a-along, it was alleged that Officer Thrasher made racial comments and slurs, which were posted on Temple University School of Communications and Theater website. The Philadelphia Police Internal Affairs Division investigated the allegations and Thrasher was charged with departmental violations for his conduct. Commissioner Ramsey has given Thrasher thirty days suspension with the intent to dismiss for his conduct.
Officer William Thrasher, of Tacony of all places, said to a student report “These people are fucking disgusting, it’s like they’re animals.” referring to black residents who live in the district which he patrols. He also told the reporter about “TNS”, which he described as “typical nigger shit”. Racist Philadelphia Officer Thrasher Thrasher was re-instated by an arbitrator who stated the reporter refused to turn over her notes to Internal Affairs. Racist Cop Reinstated
The student wrote an unflattering article about the department. Racist Cops Exposed in Black & Blue Article
There is a problem in our country. There were people from all walks of life in Charlottesville Virginia. “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” Edmund Burke.
There has to be a conversation about the racism that has been emboldened in our society. We should be capable of having this contentious, but necessary conversation.
Racism has no place in policing.
Hate Groups in Pennsylvania
*Source http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/17/us/hate-groups-us-map-trnd/index.html
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