As a pastor, educator and community leader, Daryl Davis has dedicated himself to improving the lives of others in his community. Daryl has a heart for service and a vested interest in the aspirations and outcomes of others. He believes in self-sacrifice in order to meet the needs of the community and vows to work tirelessly to serve the citizens of Council District Six.
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Unfortunately, our city is in the national news again. There is #abetterway.
Fort Worth police captain bans Black Lives Matter attire from the workplace
Fort Worth Police Capt. Tyson Cheek barred employees from wearing clothes that support Black Lives Matter and suspended “themed dress days” at a 911 call center in late July. His action came after some employees had arrived to work in Black Lives Matter attire in protest of what they believe were insensitive emails sent by Cheek days before.
On weekends, 911 dispatchers and employees at the Fort Worth police department’s call center are allowed to swap their uniforms for sports jerseys and other attire, but in mid-July, as Major League Baseball was revving up for its delayed season opener, Cheek sent an email to employees regarding the dress code.
“I guess since baseball is starting this weekend we can do 'wear your baseball-themed stuff,'” Cheek wrote. “But the players kneeling during the national anthem even in baseball is depressing my sports appetite, so wear your baseball gear if you got it or first-responder stuff."
Several employees complained about Cheek’s memo and contacted local activist Kyev Tatum.
“Captain Cheek decided to politicize the department by making what we believe is offensive comments about the Black Lives Matter movement,” Tatum told NBC 5.
Although Cheek attempted to apologize for his comments, it only stoked further indignation among some employees, prompting at least three to file formal complaints with the city’s human resource department. Several employees wore clothing emblazoned with Black Lives Matter to work, NBC 5 reported.
“’I’m sorry but I’m not sorry’ does not count as an apology,” said Tatum, who supported the employees’ decision to wear Black Lives Matter clothing to work. “Baseball is political, basketball is political.”
On July 26, Cheek sent an email to employees banning Black Lives Matter attire from the workplace and has since met with a supervisor who “handled the incident,” according to a statement obtained by NBC 5.
By Jessica Wolfrom
washingtonpost.com
By Mark Berman, Mark BermanNational reporter covering law enforcement and criminal justiceEmailBioFollowEmily Wax-Thibodeaux, Emily Wax-ThibodeauxNational reporter covering breaking news and social movements. EmailBioFollowJessica Wolfrom and Jessica WolfromReporter and copy aide EmailBioFollowBen G...Daryl Davis, a candidate for Council District 6, is among those who have called for police reform and greater oversight. Davis applauded Kraus’ leadership over the last year, calling him a “tireless listener.”
But Davis was critical of city management for selecting Kraus without vetting other candidates or holding public hearings, and called on them to do better when selecting his replacement.
“In this era of increased scrutiny and community demand for greater accountability of law enforcement, it is my hope and expectation that the City Council and city management take the opportunity to do what is right by the citizens of Fort Worth and allow the public to have a voice in the selection of our next chief,” he said.
Fort Worth Police Chief Ed Kraus will retire by the end of the year
star-telegram.com
Kraus said he will stay with the department until the city finds a replacement.