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Post by The Cardinal Rule on Jun 3, 2020 16:59:09 GMT -6
Per Troy's facebook page:
Statement by Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr.:
Troy University strongly condemns the inflammatory comments made recently on social media by Troy University Chief of Police John McCall. He has been suspended from employment effective immediately. An internal investigation is underway.
These statements do not reflect the values of Troy University. We firmly reject any suggestion that George Floyd contributed to his death or that his actions justified the lethal force inflicted on him. We support the calls for reform and an end to police violence that disproportionately targets our black citizens.
Troy University has long been guided by the philosophy that understanding leads to appreciation. Understanding starts with listening. We hear the voices of our students and the voices of all people who are calling for change. We are committed to a campus culture and policies that ensure all people feel supported and safe.
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Post by Possum on Jun 3, 2020 18:19:40 GMT -6
I’m so ready for all this BS to be over with.
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Post by cornhole on Jun 4, 2020 17:26:58 GMT -6
Free speech is guaranteed, but one must be accountable for what one speaks freely about. One in a position of that responsibility needs some clue about posting on social media.
Only a moron would put that out there for public scrutiny.
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Post by cornhole on Jun 4, 2020 20:05:17 GMT -6
I’m so ready for all this BS to be over with. It will be over with, and a new Campus chief will be announced. If YOU were in that role, what would you be posting for the Trojan Faithful to read, pray tell???
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Post by Possum on Jun 5, 2020 6:39:02 GMT -6
I don’t blame Dr. Jack for what he did, just tired of 2020 in general.
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Post by Trojan By Birth on Jun 9, 2020 13:11:09 GMT -6
I think about the world my children are growing up in. With the Internet, all the world’s problems come to your attention. I think it’s too much to handle. Local issues are superseded by global. How can you focus on your community when you are trying to fix the world?
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Post by The Cardinal Rule on Jun 9, 2020 13:53:01 GMT -6
And the Chief got canned.
Dear Trojan Family,
After a thorough investigation, Troy University has terminated the employment of John McCall as chief of its police department. His comments on social media about the tragic death of George Floyd do not reflect the values of Troy University, and we are no longer confident in his ability to serve our students, faculty and staff.
Over the last few days, we have heard from many of you who have expressed hurt, anger and deep concern. Your voices have been heard and shared with the investigating committee. TROY is committed to being part of the national conversation about racism, and our Dean of Students will be leading listening sessions with campus police, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other stakeholders. Our goal is to hear how University Police can best serve our campuses and ensure that their practices align with our values.
At TROY, every member of the Trojan Family is valued, respected and supported. This culture of caring requires listening to one another, and making changes when needed. Thank you for being a part of this family. Sincerely,
Jack Hawkins, Jr. Ph.D. Chancellor
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Post by Trojan By Birth on Jun 9, 2020 18:43:01 GMT -6
Soon this forum will not be safe from social justice warriors. How many times have we lovingly called each other foul names? Would we have said it if it could mean our children go hungry?
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Post by cornhole on Jun 10, 2020 17:26:23 GMT -6
And the Chief got canned. Dear Trojan Family, After a thorough investigation, Troy University has terminated the employment of John McCall as chief of its police department. His comments on social media about the tragic death of George Floyd do not reflect the values of Troy University, and we are no longer confident in his ability to serve our students, faculty and staff. Over the last few days, we have heard from many of you who have expressed hurt, anger and deep concern. Your voices have been heard and shared with the investigating committee. TROY is committed to being part of the national conversation about racism, and our Dean of Students will be leading listening sessions with campus police, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other stakeholders. Our goal is to hear how University Police can best serve our campuses and ensure that their practices align with our values. At TROY, every member of the Trojan Family is valued, respected and supported. This culture of caring requires listening to one another, and making changes when needed. Thank you for being a part of this family. Sincerely, Jack Hawkins, Jr. Ph.D. Chancellor Dude deserved his fate. What was he thinkin', or not. I agree with him in principle, but you can't fire cornhole from message board.
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