A Colorado police department has opened an internal investigation after one of its officers allegedly made a comment on social media suggesting that “headshots would work better” in reference to handling Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
The allegation surfaced amid heightened national tensions surrounding federal immigration enforcement and recent deadly encounters involving federal officers.
Police officer’s alleged comment triggers internal review
The Erie Police Department said it launched an administrative investigation after claims circulated online that a sworn officer posted a violent remark on social media.
“The Erie Police Department confirms that an internal administrative investigation was initiated … involving a sworn police department employee,” the department said in a statement posted on X…