OC Sheriff's deputy investigated for wearing right-wing patch on uniform at a George Floyd protest

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The Orange County Register

Sheriff Don Barnes decries the wearing of the non-approved “Oathkeeper” patch.

Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes launched an investigation into a deputy who wore patches on his uniform associated with a right-wing paramilitary group – at a time when law enforcement is trying to defuse nationwide anger and frustration over police brutality.

In a press release Wednesday, June 3, Barnes said the symbols were not department-approved and are prohibited by policy. He said they also contradict the values of the sheriff’s department.

According to a press release from the Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, the deputy caught on video Tuesday at a protest in Costa Mesa wore a red, white and blue patch with the word “Oathkeeper” on it and the logo of the “Three Percenters.”

Sure it was a big surprise to Sheriff Barnes

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[UncleTomsEvilBrother]

1. We've lone known...

...that racist terrorists and groups like this had populated law enforcement. We shouldn't be surprised there is chaos in the streets based on this either.

[nykym]

2. How about a national law that syas

Those who adorn their uniforms with non-approved patches be made to where a patch that says
I'am an idiot and too stupid to follow regulations please kick me in the BUTT!

[cojoel]

3. A Pledge Pin!?

On your Uniform!?

[Chainfire]

4. We just see the stupid ones

The police and the military are very conservative. Neither of the jobs are sought out by most progressives.