Bishop Freeman resigns from Racine Police & Fire Comm. over questioned social media posts
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Bishop Freeman was recently appointed to the Racine Police and Fire Commission by Mayor John Dickert. Dickert indicated he appointed Freeman to the commission because he's a passionate man who's concerned about African-American issues in the community.
Dickert has now accepted Freeman's resignation. Dickert says he plans to schedule ongoing conversations among citizens, churchmen (including Bishop Freeman), police and himself. Officials say the purpose of these conversations will be to keep any existing or potential issues in the light of day and prevent misunderstandings and reactions to build to unnecessarily dangerous levels.
Dickert said the following in a statement:
"My job is not to take sides in these kinds of situations. My job is to make sure everyone is protected."
In his letter of resignation, Freeman wrote the following:
"I will continue to pray for the brave men and women who serve our community and put themselves in harm’s way on a daily basis and for those whom they serve, that peace, calm and reconciliation will be the order of the day."
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