Fired Officer Hired by Neighboring Department After Using Derogatory Slurs
Former Richland Police officer Jeremy Rast, dismissed for using derogatory slurs against Hispanic males in a recorded incident, has been hired by the Pearl Police Department. Rast’s comments, which included telling the group to “go back to Mexico,” were deemed unacceptable and unprofessional by Richland’s Chief of Police. Despite this dismissal, Pearl PD welcomed Rast, expressing excitement about his addition to their team. The Pearl Police Department’s announcement of his hiring has sparked controversy.
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