The Kansas City Police Department is investigating social media posts made by one of its employees.
Officer Donald Ebert posted comments on multiple police shooting stories.
On a post about the recent police shooting in Tulsa, which left one man dead, Ebert commented, "Should have dropped the entitlement card and listened the first time. Good shoot."
On a post about former Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson, who shot and killed teenager Michael Brown, Ebert commented, "Best of luck to a true hero."
KCPD confirmed to 41 Action News it is looking into the situation for potential officer misconduct.
The department does have a social media policy, which cautions members that speech on or off-duty in relation to their official duties is not protected under the first amendment, and members should assume their activity will reflect their position and the department.
You can read the full policy here: http://kcmo.gov/police/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/01/PPBM261.pdf
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Lexi Sutter can be reached at lexi.sutter@kshb.com.
