The Illinois State Police has apologized after a Call of Duty-themed job advertisement received backlash for being “tone-deaf.”
Peoria Police Department Chief Eric Echevarria said in a statement to Fox News Digital, “We never intended to offend any members of our community with the recruitment flyer posted on our Facebook page yesterday (February 27, 2024).” Stated. .
The post, themed after a violent war simulation video game series, was posted on the Peoria Police Department’s Facebook page, but was later removed after community members found it offensive.
The ad showed a Peoria Police Department officer wearing tactical gear and holding a gun.
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Peoria police have removed a “Call of Duty”-themed job ad. (Peoria Police Department/Facebook)
The ad had the caption “Stop playing and answering Call of Duty” and the hashtag JoinPPD.
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Police Chief Echevarria said the ad was aimed at “connecting with the younger generation.”
“This was simply a recruiting image that we thought would appeal to and connect with a younger generation,” Echevarria said. “I take responsibility for this incident and I sincerely apologize. Our goal is to recruit the best, most qualified, and most caring and respectful officers to this police department. ”
The Peoria Police Department has apologized after posting a job ad that some people called “tone-deaf.” (Peoria Police Department)
People online quickly called the job ad “tone-deaf.”
“Someone thought this would be of interest to young people, but didn’t realize this was just tone deaf,” said one user. Reddit post.
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“When promoting people who serve the community, how that service is portrayed is important,” another wrote.
“Yes,” said another.
