Ali Releases Twitter Thread On His Time As A Police Officer, Comments On Fighting Discrimination

SmackDown star Mustafa Ali (known now as just Ali) began a thread on Twitter earlier today responding to a fan who asked his opinion on the new Netflix series When They See Us, which retells the horrifying tale of the “Central Park Five.” Ali, who was a former Chicago police officer, details his experience working in law enforcement, expressing that he enjoyed helping others and fighting back against discrimination. He also admits that there are “some horriblecops/people” and some “amazing cops/people.” Check out his Twitter thread below.

I became a cop to battle discrimination. When I was kid, an Indian friend of mine was nervous while being questioned by police. He was stuttering. Cop goes “Do you speak f*cking English?” I tell the cop there’s no need for that. Next thing I know I’m taken down and cuffed. https://t.co/YlRtP5zaXo

— ALI / Adeel Alam (@AliWWE) June 3, 2019

That in no way compares to the discrimination and horror stories of others, specifically African American brothers and sisters.

I believed the job could be done right. I believe you can actually provide justice, be empathetic and serve the people.

So I did what I could.

— ALI / Adeel Alam (@AliWWE) June 3, 2019

This included calling out others cops on BS tactics and making sure to communicate and be as transparent as possible when dealing with the people we serve.

I only rocked the badge for a few years but I will say this about my personal experience:

— ALI / Adeel Alam (@AliWWE) June 3, 2019

There are some horrible cops. There are some amazing cops.

There are some horrible people. There are some amazing people.

Enough distrust and damage has been done, that in my personal opinion, it’s going to take law enforcement “taking the extra step” to diffuse situations

— ALI / Adeel Alam (@AliWWE) June 3, 2019

Law enforcement has to understand that they are the professionals and they are there to serve. Not “hunt.”

Gather info. Be transparent. Check your ego at the door. Be respectful. No matter what. Law enforcement has to know that the public has it’s concerns dealing with them.

— ALI / Adeel Alam (@AliWWE) June 3, 2019

It’s one of the most difficult/ thankless jobs. It’s a job that has made me see some horrible things.

It’s also a job that has made me see wonderful things. It’s a job that allowed me to do the greatest thing a human being can do; be there for someone in their time of need. ✌

— ALI / Adeel Alam (@AliWWE) June 3, 2019

Honestly, no. The biggest challenge was facing the daily battle of some cops’ “Us vs. Them” mentality.

I was told many times my approach to law enforcement would get me killed.

I thought if I’m going out, I’m going out helping. https://t.co/A8vQOYQKjt

— ALI / Adeel Alam (@AliWWE) June 3, 2019

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