NAACP Eugene-Springfield has released a statement on policing and community safety following the resignation of a Eugene Police officer whose racist and offensive comments were recorded on the officer’s body-worn camera on Jan. 30

The incident led to the officer’s resignation and a widening investigation into whether anyone else knew about the remarks.

“You know, I can remember him talking about I am somebody and reminding that, you know, there is a a value uh to each and every person in the community, but uh just, you know, being strong as African-Americans, but being unified as a people group and standing up for each other. that that was really a big thing…” — Demond Hawkins, President

"Let's just be honest you know there's two different types of messages out there one is going to be of division sand this one is going to be of of how do we unify and be together how do we you know be the community you know that that uh that thrives and responds together." - Deon Hawkins