Omaha — The Omaha police union is accusing a state senator from Omaha of “shamefully siding with vandals, rioters, and looters” for comments made on Twitter over the weekend. Sen.Tony Vargas criticized local police for their response to demonstrators. Sen. Vargas stated, “It is alarming and unacceptable that peaceful protesters were met with pepper balls, tear gas, and riot gear by officers sworn to protect and serve our community.”

The Omaha Police Officers Association, in turn, called the comments “false, irresponsible, and dangerous.” The union said Vargas was ignoring “criminal activity” that led to the response from authorities. The union also said that law enforcement used force only in response to the “antagonistic lawlessness and the disruptive acts of vandalism and violence that have marred what began as just and peaceful protests.”

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