So, it looks like the Keystone State has finally kicked one of its own to the curb. The Pennsylvania State Police have bid farewell to the trooper who thought it was a great idea to flex his muscles and arrest two LGBTQ officials on the side of I76.
In a move that surprised absolutely no one, the department confirmed that the trooper is no longer employed with them. I guess they finally realized that using excessive force on the side of a busy highway isn’t exactly a great look for law enforcement. Who would’ve thought?
The video of the arrest went viral faster than you can say “police brutality” and it’s not hard to see why. The trooper was really giving it his all, trying to wrangle these two individuals like they were a couple of wild animals. Maybe he thought he was auditioning for a role in a WWE match instead of doing his job.
Of course, the department had to do some damage control and show the public that they take allegations of misconduct seriously. I mean, they had to at least pretend like they care, right? So, they made the tough decision to cut ties with the trooper in question. It’s like breaking up with that toxic ex you know you should’ve dumped ages ago.
But hey, at least they’re committed to holding their officers to the highest standards of professionalism. Because nothing says “professionalism” like wrestling someone to the ground on the side of a highway, right? Maybe they should add a new training module on how not to make a complete fool of yourself in front of the whole world.
As the nation grapples with issues of police brutality and accountability, this incident serves as a stark reminder of the work that still needs to be done. We can’t just turn a blind eye to these kinds of actions and hope they go away. We need to demand better from our law enforcement agencies and hold them accountable when they mess up.
So, let’s hope that this whole debacle leads to some real change. Let’s hope that the next time a trooper thinks about throwing their weight around, they’ll think twice. And let’s hope that we can all have a good laugh at the absurdity of it all, while also taking a moment to reflect on the serious issues at hand. Because sometimes, you just have to laugh to keep from crying.