Online Petition Launched For Deejaying Cop
A police officer who was recently captured on video participating in a musical clash with a civilian at a community fundraising event for a Digicel Rising Stars contestant has landed himself in a bit of hot water.
The officer is now facing a probe by the Police High Command.
Many Jamaicans since learning of the officer’s plight have used various social media platforms to voice their disgust with the decision to subject the officer to a probe.
An online petition requesting leniency for the deejaying cop has now been created.
The petition, launched by Dennis Meadows, states:
The cop, who was seen in his uniform belting out dancehall lyrics much to the delight of the patrons, has been hauled up by his superiors who have expressed concern about his behaviour. It is confirmed that the event was a community effort to raise money for one of the Digicel Rising Stars, a fundraising effort often pursued by contestants in their respective communities.
His impromptu performance and lyrical prowess was effective in raising money for the Digicel contestant as patrons, including children, were seen throwing money in support.
We believe that Con. Black of the Whitehouse police station, Westmoreland, epitomizes the essence of good community policing in adding a human touch to his work. Further, we are befuddled by the news that he now faces disciplinary action, at a time, when the police is perceived as anti-citizens, and community policing should be the thrust of the JCF’s efforts to bridge the gap in goodwill between the police and the citizenry..
We hereby asked that you sign this petition in urging the Commissioner of Police, Dr. Carl Williams, to exercise leniency in any possible disciplinary action, and recommend that Con. Black be formally engage in the force’s community policing efforts.
CLICK HERE to see the Petition
To sign the petition enter your name and email in the column to the right and click the “Sign” button.
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