Law Enforcement
La Crosse County leaders investigating alleged display of white supremacy in sheriff’s department photo
La Crosse County officials are criticizing a sheriff’s deputy for making a controversial hand gesture in a group picture with other deputies.
In the photo taken at the recent Country Boom festival near West Salem, one deputy appears to be making an ‘OK’ sign that has been used as a signal by white supremacists.
La Crosse County Sheriff Jeff Wolf and interim county administrator Jane Klekamp said an internal investigation is being done, and an outside review may also happen.
The photo had been posted online Facebook by the sheriff, but was later taken down.
In the picture, a group of 10 sheriff’s deputies are standing together, with one man making the hand gesture.
Wayne
July 19, 2022 at 8:46 am
This does not look accidental, but purposeful. It should be investigated and the results made public.
Thomas R Blank
July 19, 2022 at 10:39 am
What a joke….
Brent
July 19, 2022 at 4:01 pm
Anyone who feels there is no bigotry or hate within the ranks of any police department is fooling themselves. Unfortunately, it is in every walk of life. A ‘thumbs up’ may have been a better option here. This officer likely knew what he was doing and it does need to be investigated.
Jeff Blakeley
July 20, 2022 at 9:57 am
While the third officer from the right is displaying the American Sign Language sign for the letter “F” or the number 9, the the third officer from the left is threatening everyone with a hand gesture of a gun that kids can get expelled from school for.
J Shiz
July 20, 2022 at 12:35 pm
Are you kidding me? It’s called the circle game and it’s been around for decades. This officer owes a ton of punches to you fools.
https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/circle-game/