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Pittsburg Police Chief Larry Scirotto, a recent hire, was previously fired from Fort Lauderdale for discriminatory hiring practices. He is now under heat for transferring 2 motorcycle officers to lesser posts for choosing to work Trump's rally instead of volunteering for Jill Biden's visit!
posted ago by CasuallyObservant ago by CasuallyObservant +191 / -0

Larry Scirotto, the current Pittsburg Police Chief who chastized and transferred two police motorcycle officers who worked the Trump rally on Saturday, claimed they did not have authorization to work that event and should have volunteered to work Jill Biden's unexpected last-minute visit to Pittsburgh instead.

The two officers say they did have authorization and dispute his claim. Both officers worked the motorcade and then assisted the crowd when a gunman opened fire at the rally. They were hit by shrapnel and suffered minor injuries and were treated at the scene. One later went to the hospital.

Video from CBS News shows those Pittsburgh officers, just minutes after they were hit with debris, in the stands helping some of the injured, even carrying one to safety.

But two days after their heroic actions, two motorcycle unit supervisors were transferred out of the unit.

Sources also said there were also concerns that some of those officers should have been available to help with the First Lady’s visit to Pittsburgh at the same time.

Sources said cycle units from nearby universities had to be called in to assist Pittsburgh Police with Jill Biden’s motorcade.

BUT WHO IS LARRY SCIROTTO?

The short-lived, one-time Fort Lauderdale, FL police chief, was fired in March 2022 after just six months on the job amid allegations he promoted anti-white discrimination and disparagement in choosing new hires and promotions within the department.

The Openly Gay Scirotto, who is half Black and half White would ask, "Which one is Blacker?" during the hiring process. He referred to the FL command staff as "Too white."

After being fired, then sued the City for $10 million dollars for wrongful termination. His lawsuit was dismissed by U.S. District Judge William Dimitrouleas.

Another lawsuit against the city — one filed by four officers passed over for promotion by Scirotto — led to a $130,939 settlement. City commissioners agreed Tuesday to settle the case and pay damages for the officers’ emotional pain and suffering.

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