An Ottawa police officer was set to talk to her child’s class as part of an initiative to present careers in community service to the students. However, the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board told her she could not wear her uniform nor bring her police car due to “a level of fear associated with the profession.”
“This is a disturbing trend that needs to stop. Police officers are the people we call when we need help. They deserve so much better than this,” said Ontario Premier Doug Ford in a tweet. He called on the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) to reverse its decision and “show our heroes on the frontlines the respect they deserve.”
