Patriots' Barmore Apologizes to Providence Police
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Patriots' Barmore Apologizes to Providence Police
On Wednesday, Barmore posted “I just experienced for the first time 5 Providence cops being very unprofessional racism at its finest,” on "X."
He made the claim shortly after he was cited for driving an unregistered vehicle.
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The Providence Police union then demanded an apology from Barmore; Providence Mayor Brett Smiley refused to do so.
Barmore then deleted his original post; the New England Patriots refused to comment on the matter.
Barmore's Apology
On Saturday, Barmore posted the following to "X."
A few days have gone by since the incident with the Providence police and I have had a chance to deeply reflect on my behavior. I want everyone to know that I’m sorry and I take full accountability for my actions. I apologize to the Providence Police Department, my teammates, and my family.
My mother was a police officer and I understand the pressures related to their job. Which I didn’t make any easier by reacting in the manner that I did. I am using this as an opportunity to learn and do better. I have already met with members of the Providence Police Department to apologize in person.
It is my hope that they accept my sincere apology. That meeting is just the first step of many that I am taking on the route to self-improvement.