Ex-Philly police captain arrested at NY Occupy rally is warned to not wear uniform at protests - The Washington Post

Ex-Philly police captain arrested at NY Occupy rally is warned to not wear uniform at protests - The Washington Post

Lewis said the Fraternal Order of Police union local has filed a grievance against him stemming from last month’s incident and provided a letter to that effect signed by the local’s recording secretary, Robert Ballentine. A message left for Ballentine seeking comment Thursday wasn’t immediately returned.The Fraternal Order of Police letter, dated Nov. 25, states the grievance was submitted “based on Lewis’ comments and actions ... while dressed in a Philadelphia Police Captain’s uniform at the New York City Occupy Wall Street protest, which also resulted in his arrest.”In a written statement, Lewis said he believes the Fraternal Order of Police is seeking to revoke his union membership and possibly his pension. “I find it incredibly interesting,” Lewis said, “that there are former Philadelphia police officers who were convicted of crimes, and served prison sentences, that have NOT had their memberships or pensions revoked.”The Fraternal Order of Police letter only said the union’s grievance committee would contact Lewis “as this matter progresses.”