The executive summary does not mention the word ‘Nazi’ but only refers to the cadets’ action as the ‘hand gesture.’The cadets’ faces were blurred by the state when it released the photo
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The summary determined that an unnamed number of trainees in Academy Class 18 began using the hand gesture in the second or third week of training “as a sign of respect” for their correctional academy instructor, Karrie Byrd. Other classmates then began using the gesture.The executive summary does not mention the word “Nazi” but only refers to the cadets’ action as the “hand gesture.” The cadets’ faces were blurred by the state when it released the photo.
“As I said from the beginning, I condemn the photo … in the strongest possible terms,” Justice said in a statement. “I also said that this act needed to result in real consequences – terminations and dismissals. This kind of behaviour will not be tolerated on my watch in any agency of state government.”
“The gesture was done with Byrd’s knowledge,” the report read. “The investigation disclosed that she encouraged it, revelled in it, and at times reciprocated the gesture. Additionally, Byrd appeared to overrule the corrective actions taken by others and assured the cadets the behaviour was acceptable.”Byrd eventually directed her class to use the hand gesture while taking a photo of the class, it said.
“Do I resign now or what”“ Daniels-Watts asked state officials during the investigation. “I saw the picture and did nothing.”
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