Recently, there have been clashes between police and college protestors who are setting up encampments on campus.
How police handle these protests have differed; however, several hundred protestors have been arrested around the country.
In Columbia the police have had a more softer approach but that’s never stopped Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from creating misinformation.
Apparently the mere presence of the police has her upset.
The school is apparently still having police there and AOC is furious that the NYPD deployed their counterterror units to the campus.
“Not only did Columbia make the horrific decision to mobilize NYPD on their own students, but the units called in have some of the most violent reputations on the force,” the Congresswoman fumed. “NYPD had promised the city they wouldn’t deploy SRG to protests. So why are these counterterror units here?”
Not only did Columbia make the horrific decision to mobilize NYPD on their own students, but the units called in have some of the most violent reputations on the force.
NYPD had promised the city they wouldn’t deploy SRG to protests.
So why are these counterterror units here? https://t.co/nfDVfueNSz
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) April 24, 2024
The NYPD Chief of Patrol directly responded to her.
“Truly amazing! Columbia decided to hold its students accountable to the laws of the school. They are seeing the consequences of their actions. Something these kids were most likely never taught. Good SAT scores and self-entitlement do not supersede the law. I am sure you would agree that we have to teach them these valuable life skills,” Chief John Chell wrote on social media.
“Secondly, I was with those “units” last Thursday that you describe as having, “the most violent reputations.” These “units” removed students with great care and professionalism, not a single incident was reported,” he added. “The only incidents that day on campus were the student’s hateful anti-Semitic speech and vile language towards our cops. I am sure you agree any hateful speech is unacceptable. You should rethink your comments to a simple thank you to the NYPD and hate has no place in our society”
“Maybe you should walk around Columbia and NYU and listen to their remarks of pure hatred. I will ensure those “units” will protect you as they do for all NYers 24/7/365,” he wrote in conclusion.
The post was reposted by the commissioner of the department.
Truly amazing! Columbia decided to hold its students accountable to the laws of the school. They are seeing the consequences of their actions. Something these kids were most likely never taught. Good SAT scores and self-entitlement do not supersede the law. I am sure you would… https://t.co/zKQbjklzks
— NYPD Chief of Patrol (@NYPDChiefPatrol) April 25, 2024
