Columbus police chief apologizes after a viral video showed officers blaming an 11-year-old girl for being groomed

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Elaine R. Bryant spoke after an officer responded to a dad's call that his 11-year-old daughter was talking to a "predator" online.

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This is standard. I know of a minor who was groomed, and he was told repeatedly that he could be charged with creating child pornography. Don't let the Columbus PD fool you: this is how they all behave.

The departmental issue is they got caught on video.

That’s what the chief is “disappointed in” and insists “doesn’t reflect the department”…

"This doesn't reflect the department, usually we don't get caught."

"We don't really look in the mirror and reflect on our behavior because that would make us feel bad."