We would like to address a post made by a concerned mother about her child's interaction with our officers.
On 6/17/2019 we received several tags and messages in reference to a post that was made describing an incident that involved our officers and 4 juveniles females.
The post made by one of the mothers of the juveniles can be seen in the beginning part of the video. The post, which has been shared nearly 1,000 times, listed several issues that are concerning.
Here is the text from the post:
4 police officers surrounded my daughter, my neice and 2 of her friends as they sat in the car IN front of my home! They went to workout this morning & was just chilling. They roll up and ask whose car is this? Then they call for additional cars. My daughter told them she lived here. They continued to ask questions? Where are you coming from? Did you kick any trash cans over in the neighborhood? They didn't believe that she lived here! Then told her if she really lives here have her mom come outside! What if I wasn't home? What if he THOUGHT she reached for something other than a cell phone ????. She calls me like MOM come out the police are here. I get out there & he wants me to verify I live here ????. I suggest you play that game with another person who is unaware of their rights! I ask what did they do? Nothing. Was the music loud? NO. Then why all these police for 4 girls sitting in a car in front of their home? Ma'am we got a report it was a group of black boys sitting in a car ????. Well #1 when you pulled up you saw they were teenage girls & #2 when did sitting in a car being black become a need for 4 police officers to surround a car ????. I'm beyond frustrated but thankful I was home because these young ladies who have never done ANYTHING would have been subjected to who knows what because they were black sitting in a car at 9:30 am in the morning ????
Another post was made by the Aunt of one of the girls in the car:
PLEASE READ POST BELOW! Wtf Tulsa Police Department? This is my two nieces and this happened at 9:30 in the morning.Who rolls up and says who's car is this? How is that your leading question! Or why didn't you just ask her for ID? That clearly has her address on it. Listen and I want everyone to listen we are coming up on 2020 it's time for this bullshit of racially profiling to stop especially if your a cop. ????????????
After these posts were made, both of the original parties who made the posts gave a public statement to Tulsa City Council during a listening session in advance of the upcoming Equality Indicators meeting regarding juvenile arrests.
Based on the number of shares, overwhelming negative comments and the gravity of the accusations we are sharing the officer's body camera video.
We understand that emotions of an event, particularly when your child is involved, can be elevated and we understand the compassion this mother and aunt have for their children in their posts and statements.
As you view the video, constructive criticism is welcome. However, please be civil in sharing your opinions.
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