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Campus police chief put on leave for 'liking' pro-Trump tweets
Posted on 4/17/19 at 1:20 pm
Posted on 4/17/19 at 1:20 pm
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The campus police chief for Mount Holyoke and Smith Colleges was placed on administrative leave last week after school administrators caved to students protesting his recent appointment because he previously "liked" tweets supportive of President Donald Trump.
Chief Daniel Hect was hired for the post at the all-women colleges in January, after serving in the same position at two Ohio universities during his 30 years in law enforcement. Following the hiring announcement, Mount Holyoke students dug into Hect's Twitter feed and discovered he had "liked" tweets that were "almost exclusively in response to President Trump's tweets and included anti-immigration, pro-gun rights and racist sentiments," Smith College's newspaper, The Sophian, reported.
The chief's Twitter account has since been deleted, but according to The Sophian, he had the audacity to endorse messages from other users that stated, "Stay the course Pres. Trump," and "BUILD THAT WALL!!" Hect reportedly also liked a few tweets from the NRA, one of which read, "The National Rifle Association wishes you and your family a very Merry Christmas!" and another stated, "If guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns."
According to The Daily Wire's Kassy Dillon — whose alma mater is Mount Holyoke — "other tweets were from President Trump discussing the border wall and the government shutdown." The specific contents of those messages were not available.
Students were horrified. Hect agreed to a number of community forums and listening sessions to hear their concerns. During one discussion covered by the Mount Holyoke newspaper, Hect repeatedly expressed his "sincere regret" over his behavior on social media and denounced the president, saying:
Donald Trump's viewpoints do not represent our country very well. When [Trump] did something that I thought he did well, I wanted to like [his tweets in reference to those successes] in hopes to lead to more good behavior. I do not support President Trump. The hate that comes out of the White House is not okay.
Hect's explanations and apologies fell flat.
After students continued to protest his appointment, Mount Holyoke President Sonya Stephens emailed students last Wednesday night to say, "Over the past few weeks, members of our community have expressed concerns about the ability of Chief Daniel Hect to develop the level of trust required to engage in community policing. In light of this, Chief Hect, who leads campus police at Mount Holyoke and Smith Colleges, has been placed on administrative leave," the Washington Examiner reported.
Michelle Dang, president of the Mount Holyoke College Republicans, responded to news of Hect's punishment by telling Campus Reform, "I reckon this unfair treatment toward Chief Daniel, a well-respected military veteran who has never allowed his viewpoints to affect his service. I'm fearful for my own well-being here in Mount Holyoke. What if the same instance happens to me, will the college then pressure me to leave or put me on expulsion?"
The campus police chief for Mount Holyoke and Smith Colleges was placed on administrative leave last week after school administrators caved to students protesting his recent appointment because he previously "liked" tweets supportive of President Donald Trump.
Chief Daniel Hect was hired for the post at the all-women colleges in January, after serving in the same position at two Ohio universities during his 30 years in law enforcement. Following the hiring announcement, Mount Holyoke students dug into Hect's Twitter feed and discovered he had "liked" tweets that were "almost exclusively in response to President Trump's tweets and included anti-immigration, pro-gun rights and racist sentiments," Smith College's newspaper, The Sophian, reported.
The chief's Twitter account has since been deleted, but according to The Sophian, he had the audacity to endorse messages from other users that stated, "Stay the course Pres. Trump," and "BUILD THAT WALL!!" Hect reportedly also liked a few tweets from the NRA, one of which read, "The National Rifle Association wishes you and your family a very Merry Christmas!" and another stated, "If guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns."
According to The Daily Wire's Kassy Dillon — whose alma mater is Mount Holyoke — "other tweets were from President Trump discussing the border wall and the government shutdown." The specific contents of those messages were not available.
Students were horrified. Hect agreed to a number of community forums and listening sessions to hear their concerns. During one discussion covered by the Mount Holyoke newspaper, Hect repeatedly expressed his "sincere regret" over his behavior on social media and denounced the president, saying:
Donald Trump's viewpoints do not represent our country very well. When [Trump] did something that I thought he did well, I wanted to like [his tweets in reference to those successes] in hopes to lead to more good behavior. I do not support President Trump. The hate that comes out of the White House is not okay.
Hect's explanations and apologies fell flat.
After students continued to protest his appointment, Mount Holyoke President Sonya Stephens emailed students last Wednesday night to say, "Over the past few weeks, members of our community have expressed concerns about the ability of Chief Daniel Hect to develop the level of trust required to engage in community policing. In light of this, Chief Hect, who leads campus police at Mount Holyoke and Smith Colleges, has been placed on administrative leave," the Washington Examiner reported.
Michelle Dang, president of the Mount Holyoke College Republicans, responded to news of Hect's punishment by telling Campus Reform, "I reckon this unfair treatment toward Chief Daniel, a well-respected military veteran who has never allowed his viewpoints to affect his service. I'm fearful for my own well-being here in Mount Holyoke. What if the same instance happens to me, will the college then pressure me to leave or put me on expulsion?"
Posted on 4/17/19 at 1:21 pm to Crimson Wraith
That’s sad. They cucked him in public speaking forums
Posted on 4/17/19 at 1:21 pm to Crimson Wraith
Why do these people cave to these weak minded retards. What can they do besides piss and moan? Not a damn thing.
Posted on 4/17/19 at 1:21 pm to Crimson Wraith
Little fascists just can't stand having anyone in their presence with a different point of view.
Posted on 4/17/19 at 1:23 pm to Proximo
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During one discussion covered by the Mount Holyoke newspaper, Hect repeatedly expressed his "sincere regret" over his behavior on social media and denounced the president, saying:
What a pussy.
Posted on 4/17/19 at 1:23 pm to Crimson Wraith
If you apologize you lose.
Posted on 4/17/19 at 1:28 pm to Tchefuncte Tiger
I’ll add it to the list of reasons I may leave the country. Im not throwing that around lightly, either.
Posted on 4/17/19 at 1:34 pm to DemonKA3268
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Why do these people cave to these weak minded retards
Because they agree with them or they're spineless or both.
Posted on 4/17/19 at 1:35 pm to Crimson Wraith
Were the students literally shaking?
The pussification of America continues.
The pussification of America continues.
Posted on 4/17/19 at 1:37 pm to Crimson Wraith
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Students were horrified
This can't be real life.
Posted on 4/17/19 at 1:37 pm to SOKAL
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If you apologize you lose
Exactly. Always tell a leftist to "eat shite" right to their face.
Posted on 4/17/19 at 1:39 pm to Crimson Wraith
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
Posted on 4/17/19 at 1:40 pm to Crimson Wraith
This is where you do not apologize. You hold the line. Completely asinine.
See 'Kavanaugh'.
See 'Kavanaugh'.
Posted on 4/17/19 at 1:43 pm to Proximo
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That’s sad. They cucked him in public speaking forums
He cucked himself when he agreed to let a room full of spoiled brats hurl insults at him, as if that would do any good. He doubled down on cucking himself when he expressed his "sincere regret" for liking our President's tweets. His only position should have been "Either give me my job back or find a legitimate reason for cutting me loose. If you can't do either of those things, then lawyer up buttercup."
Posted on 4/17/19 at 1:43 pm to BamaAtl
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weets by BamaAtl
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
Inspirational words from a strong, independent woman.
Posted on 4/17/19 at 1:45 pm to Crimson Wraith
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The hate that comes out of the White House is not okay.
I’m still looking for all this hate I keep hearing about
Posted on 4/17/19 at 1:48 pm to Crimson Wraith
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Over the past few weeks, members of our community have expressed concerns about the ability of Chief Daniel Hect to develop the level of trust required to engage in community policing.
All those poor little oppressed girls at Mount Holyoke living in fear of the police
Posted on 4/17/19 at 1:50 pm to Crimson Wraith
He deserves to be fired for going in front of them and apologizing for his conservative beliefs.
Posted on 4/17/19 at 1:51 pm to Tchefuncte Tiger
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During one discussion covered by the Mount Holyoke newspaper, Hect repeatedly expressed his "sincere regret" over his behavior on social media and denounced the president, saying:
quote:
What a pussy.
Obviously he had not yet retained counsel. Very dumb move. I lost all sympathy for him.
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