Calls for Greater Diversity and Sensitivity Training at Tulsa Police Department

Tulsa, OK- Jerry Goodwin, a candidate for City of Tulsa City Council District 1, says he has not been able to review the exact audio or text of the interview of Major Travis Yates of the Tulsa Police Department with a local radio station.

If the reports are accurate and true, Major Yates has to understand that there is institutional or systemic racism in many aspects of our society.

“Major Yates is saying his comments are his personal comments and not to be associated with the police department.

Major Yates needs to understand as a public servant it is difficult to separate one’s personal comments from one’s professional role.

“To address and to prevent this kind of incidence in the future, in the first days of serving as an elected City Councilor, I will visit with the leadership of the Tulsa Police Department and others.