Arbitrators uphold firing of Cincinnati officer, saying 'pure evil' tattoo violates policy
According to police command, former officer Eric Weyda's tattoos were in violation of department policy.
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According to police command, former officer Eric Weyda's tattoos were in violation of department policy.
A Cincinnati police officer was fired in April for getting the words 'pure evil' tattooed on his knuckles and refusing to have the tattoos removed. CPD says the tattoos violate department policy. A CPD spokeswoman says former officer Eric Weyda is appealing his termination.
The Cincinnati Police Department forbids officers from having tattoos on the face, neck, head and hands.
Eric Weyda was terminated after getting hand tattoos that violated department policy, authorities said.
The Cincinnati Police Department forbids officers from having tattoos on the face, neck, head and hands.