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The era of twerk videos may have died but people still secretly enjoy them. One officer let women twerk on his police car and now he’s in big trouble over that.
Videos like these will always somehow seep their way online and someone is bound to get in trouble. A cop in Rochester, NY is in trouble after a video which shows women twerking on his car, has gone viral. The women did ask for permission to twerk on his car though. This was just good clean fun but Rochester police chief Michael Ciminelli, this is not what he wanted to see.
Ciminelli released a statement that castigated the officer who consented on behalf of his car. “We, as leaders of the Department, hold the Rochester Police Department, its uniform and its symbols in the highest regard. We expect all our officers to do the same. Our professionalism, both on- and off-duty are a reflection of all police officers,” Ciminelli said, according to The Daily Mail.
“Although the RPD personnel did not intend for this to occur, the result was an inappropriate and unacceptable image for the Rochester Police Department. This matter has already been addressed accordingly. I don’t think it was targeted or out of disrespect, they just thought it was going to be funny if we do this. None of us found it funny.”
His statement is understandable but their union rep said it even better.
Furthermore, local police union rep Ralph Gagliano offered up a defense of his officers. “We’re constantly being told it’s important to interact with the public. It was appropriate how he reacted to the situation,” said Gagliano. “His intention was to allow these girls to take a photo in front of the car. They decided to carry on and bring attention to themselves.”
Well said, union rep.