Pittsburgh Police Chief Cameron McLay drew the ire of his city’s police union after he posted with a sign calling for an end to racism. While cops on his force took the photo as an accusation, Chief McLay responded to his critics in a letter explaining carefully the nuances of race and police work.
On New Year’s Eve, Chief McLay entered a coffee shop where he encountered members of the What’s Up?! Pittsburgh group during First Night festivities in the city. After sitting with the group and discussing ways to counter racism, the activists asked Chief McLay to hold the sign that read, “I Resolve To Challenge Racism At Work. #EndWhiteSilence.”
