"I'm dismayed": the Detroit police chief fires an officer almost immediately after posting an article on Snapchat

A Detroit Detachment Policeman was fired after the department reported posting a photo of him in uniform on Snapchat with an offensive legend. The officer posted the selfie and wrote: "Another night to grate these zoo animals."

Police Chief James Craig said he reacted quickly after receiving several calls from officers disgusted by the rookie officer's post, reports Associated Press. The chief suspended the unpaid officer Sunday and then, after a hearing on Monday, the officer was fired.

"[It was] very disturbing, "said Craig at a press conference Monday. As long as I learned yesterday, I quickly answered and suspended the policeman. "

"Yes, he expressed remorse," said Craig about the rookie officer. "After two months out of the academy, he's engaged in this kind of conduct.I will tell you that I'm shocked." Craig said the agent was hired in June 2017.

"We insist in the academy: integrity and service to the community … Academy officers go out to serve food for the homeless, work in soup kitchens, because we want our new officers have an orientation ". Referring to the Snapchat's caption of the agent, he added, "When we make a statement like this, what is the message?"

The chief stated that the officer had not yet been confirmed after the 18-month training period, which includes a one-year "verification process" of internship, according to Craig. The officer's probation period was extended by a commander who "was concerned about his adaptation to the training," said Craig.

Craig stated that the fact that the officer had not yet been confirmed promptly terminated his contract. "[He’s] plus a Detroit police officer. It is clear about this. "