Reinstate Eddy Chrispin as Boston Police Deputy Superintendent
Commissioner Michael A. Cox, Boston Police Department
Dear Community Leaders, Activists, and Allies,
We are dismayed by the Boston Police Department's decision to demote Eddy Chrispin from his position as Deputy Superintendent, based on his membership in the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission. We have crafted the following letter to Commissioner Michael Cox requesting Eddy's reinstatement. We plan to send this letter to Commissioner Cox and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. We invite you to indicate your support by signing onto this letter.
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Commissioner Michael A. Cox, Boston Police Department
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Dear Commissioner Cox,
We, leaders, representatives, and friends of the Haitian immigrant community in Boston, write to urgently request your reconsideration of the recent demotion of Eddy Chrispin from his position as Deputy Superintendent.
Mr. Chrispin has been an unwavering presence in our community since his oath as a patrolman in 1999, embodying integrity, dedication, and professionalism within the Boston Police Department. His rise to Deputy Superintendent was not only a testament to his exceptional service and leadership but also a source of immense pride and inspiration for the Haitian and minority communities in Boston. His recent nomination by Attorney General Andrea Campbell to the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission further underscores his commitment to ethical standards and accountability in law enforcement.
The decision to demote Mr. Chrispin has deeply unsettled our community, raising concerns about its motivations and implications. Some may argue that it is punitive and retaliatory. Moreover, It risks undermining the fragile trust between law enforcement and Boston's diverse communities. At a time of heightened scrutiny over police-community relations, such actions threaten to reverse the progress made towards mutual understanding and cooperation.
We urge you, Commissioner Cox, to reconsider this decision and allow Mr. Chrispin to retain his leadership role within the Boston Police Department while serving on the POST Commission. We also request transparency regarding the rationale behind his demotion. Transparency is crucial to addressing the widespread sense of injustice and betrayal felt within our community and beyond.
Under your leadership, we believe the Boston Police Department has the opportunity to rectify this situation and reaffirm its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We stand ready to support efforts that promote these values and contribute to a more inclusive and just society.
Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. We anticipate your prompt response and action.
Sincerely,
Jean Claude Sanon