Hartford Police Department 'Embarrassed' Over Donald Trump Sticker

HARTFORD, CT - The Hartford Police Department says it is “embarrassed” by a “lack of professionalism and judgement” shown by an officer who displayed a political sticker supporting GOP Presidential candidate Donald Trump prominently inside a cruiser.

Hartford Deputy Police Chief Brian J. Foley issued a blistering statement condemning the “irresponsible application of a political sticker” in a patrol car Saturday morning. The picture of the cruiser made the rounds on social media and caused quite the stir.

“We immediately addressed it. Now the matter will be referred to an internal investigation,” Foley said in a statement Sunday.

Foley and the Hartford Police Department’s full statement reads:

"This political sticker situation has been addressed. The sticker, which was conspicuously affixed to the top of a HPD laptop computer within the marked patrol vehicle, has been removed.

The officer was counseled on the critical importance of remaining neutral and impartial. We also reminded all HPD officers to remain politically neutral. Specific daily roll call training is being given at all shifts. The matter will now be referred for an internal investigation. I am, and we are, embarrassed and sorry for this lack of professionalism and judgement."

Foley said the department’s administration has reached out to numerous community leaders to apologize.

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