Entire Class of Corrections Cadets to Be Fired After Being Pictured Doing Apparent Nazi Salute

Greater than 30 individuals are set to be fired after a category of corrections officers in training have been pictured displaying a Nazi-like salute together.

On Monday, Gov. Jim Justice issued a statement voicing his approval for the advisable disciplinary actions following the investigation by the state’s Division of Army Affairs and Public Safety.

The photograph exhibits members of the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation Primary Training Class 18 gathered together underneath the textual content “Hail Byrd!” each with one hand raised in unison.

Except for the almost 30 individuals proven within the photograph, several different staff might be fired or suspended for not reporting the controversial picture.

“As I stated from the start, I condemn the photograph of Primary Coaching Class 18 within the strongest attainable phrases,” Justice stated within the assertion. “I additionally stated that this act needed to end in actual penalties — terminations and dismissals.

He added: “This type of conduct won't be tolerated on my watch in any agency of State authorities.”

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I have reviewed the official report completed by @WVDMAPS Sec. Jeff Sandy related to DCR Academy Class 18 and have authorised all of his suggestions, together with further terminations and other disciplinary motion. https://t.co/NMZnygNJGE

— Governor Jim Justice (@WVGovernor) December 30, 2019

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“We've loads of good individuals in our Department of Army Affairs and Public Security,” the governor continued. “But this incident was utterly unacceptable. Now, we should continue to move ahead and work diligently to ensure nothing like this ever occurs once more.”​

DMAPS secretary Jeff Sandy advised the terminations to the governor, noting in documents released amid the investigation that these involved “failed to take care of the excessive degree of professionalism demanded by your administration.”

Acknowledging several of the cadets’ claims that they have been following orders to take part out of worry of retaliation, Sandy stated becoming a member of in the display nonetheless broken the division’s popularity.

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“… Their conduct, without query, has additionally resulted within the far-reaching and dangerous perceptions which are the antithesis of the values we attempt to achieve,” Sandy wrote in a memo to Justice. “The inevitable consequence of the conduct has not only damaged the fame of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation but in addition negatively impacts morale across the workforce.”

Sandy added: “The citizens of West Virginia must be pleased with the transparency exercised in the handling of this unfortunate event and how the Commissioner and Inspector Basic have worked to convey this matter to a fast conclusion.”

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