The Maryland State Police is conducting an internal review of a recent crime suppression event nicknamed “Make Waldorf Great Again,” while wider allegations of racial discrimination within the ranks of the department have nabbed the attention of Maryland lawmakers.
Sources tell FOX 5 Black troopers took offense at the nickname.
The event happened Wednesday in Waldorf and an MSP spokesman said it was a traffic and crime initiative.
In a statement to FOX 5, an MSP spokesman said, “…a preliminary inquiry indicates that name was apparently used. After being made aware of that this afternoon, Lt. Colonel Roland Butler, Chief of the Field Operations Bureau, ordered an immediate investigation by the Internal Affairs Division into this issue. We are concerned about the perception that could have been created and are working to immediately address this.”
So if you want to make your town great again you are a racist
Black people are offended by anything that white people say or do. Sick and tired of it
I don’t know. There is a little bit of racial tension in the MSP. I’ve heard tales first hand. Affirmative action hasn’t helped
The only racism I observed during my career with the Maryland State Police was from two black First Sergeants assigned to the Academy in Pikesville, MD.