The Minneapolis Police Service put two of its agents on leave after a Christmas tree poster was found to be racist.
According to the Star Tribune, the controversy began when a photo was shared on social media showing the Christmas tree at the station's fourth station decorated with "a pack of Newport cigarettes, a can of malt liquor, a police strip, a bag of Takis and a cup of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen. "
The image is widely denounced, and Ron Edwards, a well-known figure of civil rights, qualifies this image as" a modern version of a dog whistle tarnished by racism, specifically targeting Afro- Americans.
Although the whole tree has been shot since then, reports the WCCO, the offending elements aroused resentment among the community, which was shaken by death by Jamar Clark's police in 2015. [19659002CityMayorJacobFreyTheyquicklydestroyedtheso-calleddecorationsincluding:"ThisbehaviorisracistdespicableandgoeswellbeyondthestandardsofanyoneservingthecityofMinneapolisTheoffendingpartywillbesentbackbeforetheendoftheday"
However, he will come back a little bit later, stating," We have a process that we must follow under the law, but yes, it's my opinion process should go. "
Meanwhile, Minneapolis police chief, Medaria Arradondo, said that he" was ashamed and shocked by the behavior "and had confirmed that an exhaustive investigation was ongoing.
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The Christmas decorations of the White House 2018
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Decorations of Christmas are seen at the White House at a glimpse of the holiday decor of 2018 in Washington, DC on November 26, 2018. (Photo by NICHOLAS KAMM / AFP) (The photo credit should correspond to NICHOLAS KAMM / AFP / Getty Images)
Topiary trees line the eastern colonnade during the screening of the 2018 Christmas Press at the White House in Washington on Monday, November 26, 2018. Christmas takes place at the White House. , Melania Trump, unveiled Monday the holiday decor of the White House for 2018. She designed the set, which has the theme "The American Treasures". (AP Photo / Carolyn Kaster)
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 26: Wearing the "Be Best" initiative of Melania Trump's First Lady, the Red Room is decorated to "celebrate the kids through the backdrop, which shows ways in which children can excel their own way "at the White House on November 26, 2018 in Washington, DC. The theme of the 2018 White House Holiday Decorations is "American Treasures" and features patriotic demonstrations highlighting the unique heritage of the country. The White House plans to host 100 open houses and more than 30,000 guests who will visit topiary trees, architectural models of major US cities, the Gold Star family tree and national gingerbread monuments. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images)
Christmas decorations are seen at the White House during a glimpse of the 2018 holiday decorations in Washington, November 26, 2018. (Photo by NICHOLAS KAMM / AFP) (Photo credit should read NICHOLAS KAMM / AFP / Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 26: Wearing the "Be Best" initiative of the first lady of Melania Trump, the red room is decorated to "celebrate the Children across the scenery, which shows the ways in which children can excel in their own way "at the White House on November 26, 2018 in Washington, DC. The theme of the 2018 White House Holiday Decorations is "American Treasures" and features patriotic demonstrations highlighting the unique heritage of the country. The White House plans to host 100 open houses and more than 30,000 guests who will visit topiary trees, architectural models of major US cities, the Gold Star family tree and national gingerbread monuments. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images)
An ornament with an image of President George Washington is seen at the 2018 Christmas Preview at the White House in Washington on Monday, November 26, 2018. Christmas is arrived at the White House in 2018, the first lady, Melania Trump, unveiled the decor of the holidays. She designed the set, whose theme is "The American Treasures". (AP Photo / Carolyn Kaster)
A crown of pencils "Be Best" is seen in the red room at a 2018 Christmas opening at the White House in Washington on Monday, November 26, 2018. Christmas has arrived at the White House for 2018 as the first lady, Melania Trump unveiled the holiday decor. She designed the set, whose theme is "The American Treasures". (AP Photo / Carolyn Kaster)
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 26: Wearing the "Be Best" initiative of Melania Trump's First Lady, the Red Room is decorated to "celebrate the kids through the backdrop, which presents ways in which children can excel their own way "at the White House November 26, 2018 in Washington, DC The theme of the White House Holiday Decorations for 2018 is" American Treasures "and features patriotic demonstrations highlighting the country's unique heritage The White House plans to host 100 open houses and more than 30,000 guests to visit topiary trees, architectural models of major US cities, the Gold Star family tree and national bread monuments Spice (Photo by Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 26: Wearing the "Be Best" initiative of Melania Trump's First Lady, Red Room is decorated to "Celebrate Kids Through the Scenery, which presents excel in their own way" at the White House on November 26, 2018 in Washington, DC. The theme of the 2018 White House Holiday Decorations is "American Treasures" and features patriotic demonstrations highlighting the unique heritage of the country. The White House plans to host 100 open houses and more than 30,000 guests who will visit topiary trees, architectural models of major US cities, the Gold Star family tree and national gingerbread monuments. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 26: At 18 feet tall, the official White House is dressed in over 500 feet of blue velvet ribbon embroidered with gold with each state and territory, on display inside the Blue Room at the White House on November 26, 2018 in Washington, DC. The theme of the 2018 White House Holiday Decorations is "American Treasures" and features patriotic demonstrations highlighting the unique heritage of the country. The White House plans to host 100 open houses and more than 30,000 guests who will visit topiary trees, architectural models of major US cities, the Gold Star family tree and national gingerbread monuments. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 26: At 18 feet tall, the official White House is dressed in over 500 feet of blue velvet ribbon embroidered with gold with each state and territory, on display inside the Blue Room at the White House on November 26, 2018 in Washington, DC. The theme of the 2018 White House Holiday Decorations is "American Treasures" and features patriotic demonstrations highlighting the unique heritage of the country. The White House plans to host 100 open houses and more than 30,000 guests who will visit topiary trees, architectural models of major US cities, the Gold Star family tree and national gingerbread monuments. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images)
Christmas decorations are seen at the White House during a glimpse of the 2018 holiday decorations in Washington, November 26, 2018. (Photo by NICHOLAS KAMM / AFP) (Photo credit should read NICHOLAS KAMM / AFP / Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 26: At 18 feet tall, the official Christmas White House is dressed in more than 500 feet of embroidered blue velvet ribbon. 39; gold with each state and territory, on display inside the Blue Room at the White House on November 26, 2018 in Washington, DC. The theme of the 2018 White House Holiday Decorations is "American Treasures" and features patriotic demonstrations highlighting the unique heritage of the country. The White House plans to host 100 open houses and more than 30,000 guests who will visit topiary trees, architectural models of major US cities, the Gold Star family tree and national gingerbread monuments. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 26: Holiday decorations celebrating the "national symbols of the country, including bald eagle, rose and oak" are on display in the hall. State eating at the White House on November 26, 2018 in Washington, DC. The theme of the 2018 White House Holiday Decorations is "American Treasures" and features patriotic demonstrations highlighting the unique heritage of the country. The White House plans to host 100 open houses and more than 30,000 guests who will visit topiary trees, architectural models of major US cities, the Gold Star family tree and national gingerbread monuments. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 26: National Mall Spice Bread Buildings including the Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument and House White are exposed to the State Dining Room at the White House on November 26, 2018 in Washington, DC. The theme of the 2018 White House Holiday Decorations is "American Treasures" and features patriotic demonstrations highlighting the unique heritage of the country. The White House plans to host 100 open houses and more than 30,000 guests who will visit topiary trees, architectural models of major US cities, the Gold Star family tree and national gingerbread monuments. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images)
Christmas decorations are seen at the White House during a glimpse of the 2018 holiday decorations in Washington, November 26, 2018. (Photo by NICHOLAS KAMM / AFP) (Photo credit should read NICHOLAS KAMM / AFP / Getty Images)
Christmas decorations are seen at the White House during a glimpse of the 2018 holiday decorations in Washington, DC, November 26, 2018. (Photo by NICHOLAS KAMM / AFP) (Photo courtesy of NICHOLAS KAMM / AFP / Getty Images)
Christmas decorations are seen at the White House during a preview of the 2018 holiday decorations in Washington, DC, November 26, 2018. (Photo by NICHOLAS KAMM / AFP) (Photo: NICHOLAS KAMM / AFP / Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 26: Holiday decorations celebrating the country's "national symbols, including the bald eagle, rose and oak 'are on display in the State Dining Room at the Mais on November 26, 2018 in Wa Shington, DC. The theme of the 2018 White House Holiday Decorations is "American Treasures" and features patriotic demonstrations highlighting the unique heritage of the country. The White House plans to host 100 open houses and more than 30,000 guests who will visit topiary trees, architectural models of major US cities, the Gold Star family tree and national gingerbread monuments. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 26: The United States Marine Band plays holiday music in the White House decorated grand foyer on November 26, 2018 in Washington, DC. The theme of the 2018 White House Holiday Decorations is "American Treasures" and features patriotic demonstrations highlighting the unique heritage of the country. The White House plans to host 100 open houses and more than 30,000 guests who will visit topiary trees, architectural models of major US cities, the Gold Star family tree and national gingerbread monuments. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images)
Christmas decorations are seen at the White House during a glimpse of the 2018 holiday decorations in Washington, November 26, 2018. (Photo by NICHOLAS KAMM / AFP) (Photo credit should read NICHOLAS KAMM / AFP / Getty Images)
A tree is seen at the White House during a glimpse of the 2018 holiday decorations in Washington, November 26, 2018. (Photo by NICHOLAS KAMM / AFP) (Credit photo to read NICHOLAS KAMM / AFP / Getty Images)
Christmas decorations are seen at the White House during a preview of the holiday decor 2018 in Washington, November 26, 2018. (Photo by NICHOLAS KAMM / AFP) (Photo credit must match NICHOLAS KAMM / AFP / Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 26: Holiday decorated trees line the Cross Hall, foliage splashes along the ceiling of the House Blanche November 26, 2018 in Washington DC. The theme of the 2018 White House Holiday Decorations is "American Treasures" and features patriotic demonstrations highlighting the unique heritage of the country. The White House plans to host 100 open houses and more than 30,000 guests who will visit topiary trees, architectural models of major US cities, the Gold Star family tree and national gingerbread monuments. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images)
The official Christmas ornament of the first family is seen at the press conference at the White House in Washington on Monday, November 26, 2018. Christmas has already arrived at the White House for 2018 Lady Melania Trump unveiled the holiday decor. She designed the set, whose theme is "The American Treasures". (AP Photo / Carolyn Kaster)
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