Many Black police officers are walking a tightrope these days, trying to find a balance between their duty and outrage over the killing of George Floyd by former police officer Derek Chauvin.
The 28-year veteran of the NYPD said a White officer told her she was “anti-cop” when she voiced her opinion that the Minneapolis police officers who stood by and did nothing while Chauvin killed Floyd should be held accountable.
Retired NYPD Police Commander Corey Pegues states that Black officers have a two fold burden they must carry each day their on the job.
Another reality is that Black officers are also vulnerable to police violence.
In an interview with Decatur Alabama Police Sergeant Jami Jones, Barnet learned that some Black officers believe they will be looked at differently for speaking out about race.
