Dale Engle, former police chief of Davie, Florida, has resigned. Engle had made comments linking a colleague’s death from COVID-19 to homosexuality.
“To say that I have been privileged to proudly serve this Town is an understatement,” Engle wrote in his resignation letter, which he tendered Monday. “I will cherish the past two plus decades of life and work experiences that have helped define my character, life purpose and ultimately developed me into who I am today.”
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NBC reports the Florida police union opened an inquiry into Engle’s actions following complaints from several officers in April. They claimed that Engle launched into a hate-filled tirade over new regulations regarding protections against the coronavirus. During the same rant, Engle mentioned the death of Deputy Shannon Bennett, an officer who had died that same week. Engle said Bennett was a “homosexual who attended homosexual events.” Bennett had served on the force 12 years.
The complaining officers said they took Engle’s remarks to mean that Bennett’s homosexuality somehow worsened the effects of COVID-19.
Engle was placed on administrative leave pending an investigation. A spokesperson for the city of Davie says the investigation is still ongoing.
Mister P
Put your finger to your nose and say “My business is from here back. “
Cam
Bigotry is expensive.
Chrisk
Resigned?? Ha. You got shitcanned bigot. Funny how that’s never offered to normal folk.
Tombear
Somehow I don’t think a virus cares who it. Infects! But then again I’m just a highly educated gay man quite numerous in our community.
FridM
Don’t hire…ever!
cuteguy
They should’ve fired him. Unfortunately he now keeps his pension bc he worked the 20 Yrs. He should’ve lost his pension
Matthewnow
I wish him everything he’s got coming to him.
rand503
I’m sure he is a nice christian.