But the social networking giant rejected the police group’s request, citing "sensitive social issues" connected with the ad that could spark controversy, the Journal Star of Peoria reported. Ed Wojcicki, executive director of the police group, told the newspaper he couldn’t believe Facebook would reject a tribute to a police officer. Wojcicki asked, according to the Journal Star. "Facebook thinks it’s wrong to honor a brave police officer who suffered serious wounds while protecting his central Illinois city. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe police group launched a petition on Change.org to try to convince Facebook to reverse its ruling, the Journal Star reported.

Source: Fox News August 01, 2021 09:45 UTC