Calgary Coun. Druh Farrell has apologized for suggesting Calgary police officers come home in a “rage” and cause unreported domestic disputes..In an exclusive Western Standardstory Thursday, Farrell tweeted: “After watching multiple videos of the horrendous police violence against POC (people of colour), I can’t help wondering about domestic abuse within law enforcement families. There’s some sick rage there. I would bet it goes home with them and the outcome goes largely unreported.”.The tweet drew outrage from serving and former police officers and Farrell offered up a mea culpa..“Yesterday I tweeted about police brutality and domestic violence in law enforcement families. Since then, many Calgary police officers and their spouses reached out of me to share their disappointment with my tweet. I was wrong. I apologize unequivocally to them, and to everyone,” Farrell tweeted..“This afternoon I spoke with CPS Chief Mark Neufeld and Bonita Croft, the Chair of the Calgary Police Commission to apologize. I want to thank them for taking the time to speak with me and for the productive discussion..“I am committed to working with the Calgary Police Commission to constructively address the challenges that police services face in the 21st century. I am incredibly sorry that I did not demonstrate this commitment in my tweet and that I hurt people as a result.”.Farrell made her original tweet at the height of rioting in the U.S. over the death of George Floyd..Al Koenig, a 30-year veteran and longtime head of the Calgary Police Association was outraged..“Using a tragedy in another country to disparage police families in Calgary is despicable as well as ironic, given the continual gong show that has become city council,” said the now retired former officer..” Perhaps some focus on her own job would be a better use of resources.”.Another long-time officer expressed anger.. POLL: Many Albertans say they will ignore Christmas COVID lockdown .“I’m so disappointed,” said former Const. Mike McNamara, who served with the Calgary Police Service for 25 years..“If she wasn’t referring to CPS members, I wish she would have said that… it’s very inflammatory to all the hard working, decent, respectful policemen out there.”.Floyd – an African American – was killed last week after a white police officer knelt on his neck while arrested him in Minneapolis..Since then there has been eight nights of rioting across the U.S. that has resulted in deaths, thousands of arrests and billions of dollars in damage..Four of the police officers involved in the Floyd death have been charged..Dave Naylor is the News Editor of the Western Standard.dnaylor@westernstandardonline.com.Twitter.com/nobby7694
