Everyone seems to have strong feelings about Colin Kaepernick’s decision to sit during the national anthem, and the Santa Clara police union is no exception.
In a letter sent to the San Francisco 49ers, the union threatened to boycott working 49ers games at Levi’s Stadium as a direct result of Kaepernick’s protest and controversial comments/actions involving police officers. The letter was obtained by NBC Bay Area, and reporter Ian Cull revealed its details on his Twitter feed.
BREAKING: Santa Clara Police Union sends letter to #49ers, saying they may stop working events unless changes are made w/ #Kaepernick.
— Ian Cull (@NBCian) September 3, 2016
Letter focuses more on #Kaepernick’s post-game comments, than kneeling/sitting during anthem.
— Ian Cull (@NBCian) September 3, 2016
cont'd: Union letter, in part: "Unfortunately, some recent actions by a 49ers employee have threatened our harmonious working relationship."
— Ian Cull (@NBCian) September 3, 2016
As Cull pointed out, though, other police departments also work 49ers home games, so there still would be a law enforcement presence if the Santa Clara union boycotts.
Also worth noting…other officers work #49er games from different Bay Area departments as well. The games would still have security.
— Ian Cull (@NBCian) September 3, 2016
It’s worth noting that some Santa Clara cops were accused of civil rights violations as recently as July, as Deadspin pointed out.
Thumbnail photo via Orlando Ramirez/USA TODAY Sports Images
