'Racism Is Alive': Complaints Rise After Gang-Related FB Posts From Owasso PD

City of Owasso investigating 'inappropriate' police Facebook post

"Our last blood drive post apparently offended a few people," OPD said after removing the initial post, adding, "certainly no intent to offend anyone, so apologies if you were offended."

City of Owasso releases statement following police department's controversial Facebook post

The City of Owasso released a statement on Monday following a controversial Facebook post from the Owasso Police Department.

Owasso leaders apologize for insensitive police Facebook post, promise accountability

The Owasso mayor, city manager, and police chief are responding to the public after a Facebook post made by the Owasso Police Department caught some attention.

'Racism is alive': Complaints rise after gang-related FB posts from Owasso PD

Owasso Police Department attracted controversy over two recent Facebook posts referencing an infamous gang in order to promote a community blood donation drive.The department's official account was sharing posts to advertise the Owasso Boots and Badges Community Challenge Blood Drive, happening July 30 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Owasso Community Center.A July 16 PSA for it included a photo of the infamous Bloods gang sign. Then on July 26, anothe…

Owasso Police mocked gang violence. Black families are still burying kids

In a post taken straight out of a 1920s minstrel show, Owasso Police Department (OPD) drew attention to an upcoming community blood drive by demonizing the Black community. “Whut up bluuud! We need it! Owasso Community Blood Drive We won’t ‘jump you in’, it’s just a little jab. Owasso Community Center – Wednesday, July 30th […] The post OPINION: Owasso Police mocked gang violence. Black families are still burying kids appeared first on The Black…

Owasso police face backlash over social media post with references to gang violence

An Owasso police Facebook post promoting a blood drive was met with backlash, some calling it inappropriate and racist.