Angie Rivers ~Waterloo Regional Police
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Life/career derailed after refusing Waterloo Regional Police Sgt’s sexual advances. Hearing cont’d 01/25. Loves a good dad joke. She/Her #PTSD
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1/Mark your calendars! My testimony starts back up Feb 8! .A brief summary: .2013- I reject SGT Nathan Cardoza’s sexual advances, warned not to report or my career will suffer. Sexual rumours circulate, I’m labeled a bitch and a slut, lose my back up, I feel unsafe at work.
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I prefer my money going to schools and hospitals and not Galen’s next yacht.
@Wendy88573764 @shesrideordie Weston 3% profit, LCBO 30% profit. Make this make sense!.
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I’m just not buying liquor until the #LCBO is open again. Fcuk Ford and his oligarch friends.
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Mental health is a valid reason for a sick day…especially when your government is out to destroy your profession, and your governing body panders to them.
Toronto school boards are firing teachers who lie about sick days — and using private investigators to catch them #onpoli
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It’s official! 🧵.I’m being disciplined for my twitter account. This is what happens to women who speak out about sexual violence in policing:.#WaterlooRegionalPolice #Tarnishedbadge #ResignLarkin #MeToo #TimesUp #BlueWallOfSilence
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Police orgs are supposed to be non-partisan. This is a shameful show of ineptitude and unprofessionalism. People deserve better. One more reason to #Defund.
Our members have lost faith in @JustinTrudeau’s government to do the right thing for the right reasons. Time to resign and leave these critically important public safety issues to someone else.
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The number of people who’d rather see people die than use a safe consumption site is wild.
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Hey guess what? It’s been 650 days since my last drink.🥳.
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What’s this? A consequence for shitty bigotry? Love to see it!.
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Today is the day! . My digital truck will be driving through Waterloo Region! . Includes never before seen sexual harassment texts from my Sgt! .And a special message for the Chief!
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Thanks for liking my tweet about mental health Chief. Though, I noticed you unliked it again almost immediately. I’m just grateful you see how no one at WRPS, including you, has had my back while I battle #PTSD from sexual harassment and #bullying. @CMHA_NTL @BELLTALK_ #MeToo
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I almost forgot! .I’ve been sober 2 years today!. It does get easier. Putting your health first is worth it. Thanks to all who have supported me! 💜.
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Celebrating anyones death is not leadership. A true believer in democracy would prefer due process (when possible, and it obv wasn’t in this case) and opportunities to learn from this tragedy. We’re better than this.
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Reminder: NONE of this would be happening if they dealt with sexual violence properly when I reported it…. 6 YEARS AGO!. #JusticeDelayedIsJusticeDenied #Tarnishedbadge #ResignLarkin.
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My father-in-law has kidney/liver failure and was admitted to hospital on 12/27. He caught #COVID19 FROM BEING IN THE HOSPITAL and was moved to the Covid ward, which is locked down. It’s terminal, and now he has to die alone. @fordnation @celliottability #onpoli #FordFailed.
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Love my fellow Gen X’ers. Now get back to work!
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Did they all forget Ferguson was “sent home” during the freedom convoy occupation because she was supportive of them? #Ottawa #Police #Convoy #CantFixThis.
Congratulations to Patricia (Trish) Ferguson & Paul Burnett on their appointments as the @OttawaPolice’s permanent Deputy Chiefs. Both DC Ferguson & DC Burnett were in acting deputy roles prior to their appointment. We are super proud of these great #police leaders!
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Proof positive, SPEAKING about sexual violence is worse than committing Sexual Violence at #WRPS. My abuser got ONE (1) count of misconduct for trying to sleep with me, harassing me, and sinking my career.
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Good morning friends! .Passed a personal milestone today:. I have been alcohol free for one whole year! . #IDidIt #1YearNoBeer #Health #challenge
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Those who want misogyny can read the @TorontoStar now instead of going to The Sun.
In elections, clothes matter. Kamala Harris needs to ditch the forgettable fashion and seize the spotlight. Women in politics can’t win, fashionwise. But Harris’s boring esthetic isn’t right for these unprecedented times. #Opinion
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HR is there to protect the employer, NOT YOU.
If you’re being sexually harassed at work, do not, I repeat, DO NOT GO TO HR first. Lawyer up, and take it from there.
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Day 3 of my testimony. Wish me luck in my attempt to break the cycle of #SexualViolence at #WaterlooRegionalPolice! #WRPS #MeToo #YouCantReformThis #DefundthePolice #Waterloo #Kitchener #GBV #VAW #Police #onpoli
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Opinion: the Canadian legal system is like the American medical system. You get the Justice you can afford. Thoughts?.
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Day #11 of my testimony against #WaterlooRegionalPolice in my #sexual #harassment hearing! Let’s do this!
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Here’s a Sgt asking me for nudes. Chief Larkin of #WaterlooRegionalPolice considers this to be “minor” misconduct, and the temporary discipline letter is already purged from the Sgt’s file. He’s still a Sgt. He has authority over women. *I’ll be punished for revealing this*
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If you’re being sexually harassed at work, do not, I repeat, DO NOT GO TO HR first. Lawyer up, and take it from there.
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I am a police officer and a victim of workplace #harassment. I’ve gone to:.1. Union.2. Human Resources .3. Human rights tribunal.4. Civil court.5. Ministry of labour .6. Ocpc.7. Back to the union. It’s been 5 YEARS. Tell me again there’s access to #justice for women in policing.
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Hey y’all!.I’ve been alcohol free for 3 years today! .3 years of no hangovers, being able to think clearly, and saving tons of money.
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Ready and waiting for my hearing to start! .A special thank you to my friends and supporters. ❤️#StopPoliceSexualViolence #ResignLarkin #Waterloo #Police #YouCantReformThis #WRPS #KW
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My husband was named officer of the year again by @maddcanada for having the highest number of impaired driving charges. Really proud of the phenomenal work he does. #NotOneMore #MaddCanada #DontDrinkAndDrive #HaltonRegion
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2/2. To all who have suffered sexual violence, and remained silent out of fear, I see you, I hear you. No one has agency over your truth.
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1/2. Threatened with discipline for my twitter acct.
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@BirrelleBee @iamalmostlegend Imagine being day drunk and the neighbours are still having more fun than you. 😂.
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Officer on left: reports sexual misconduct 3x, service punished her, now has PTSD and MDD, career, health, and future gone. Sick pay being cut off. Officer on right: “allegedly” sends penis pics to subordinates, retires with full pension, unblemished record. #tarnishedbadge
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****CW: R@pe Culture****. It was my 11th day of testimony, and 5th of cross in my #SexualHarassment claim against my employer #WaterlooRegionalPolice . Today #WRPS Lawyer accused me of #ASKINGFORIT . Very telling. You can’t reform this. #Waterloo #KW #VAWG #Police.
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Hey #PTSD #Depression friends, 2nd day in a row, without a nap! I think I’m on the rise again! Celebrating with a little hair & makeup. Thanks for cheering me on. 🤗.#SickNotWeak #MentalHealthMatters
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28 officers testified against her, including a female deputy chief. Tell me again there’s no problem with police culture.
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Day 2 of cross tomorrow. Day 8 on the stand. Feeling good. Wish me luck! .I’m so grateful for all the messages of support. #Twitter friends are the best. 🫶.#ResignHilton #Waterloo #WRPS #kw
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12/That was 10 yrs in a nutshell! 😂.My hearing dates are going well. I’m very eager to get back on the stand and keep speaking the #truth about what happens behind closed doors at #WRPS. I thank you all for your support. It’s meant the world to me 💖.#TarnishedBadge #MeToo.
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Hey fellow #PTSD #Depression sufferers, I’ve hit a wall lately, but today I managed to stay awake all day for the first time in weeks! Happy about this little accomplishment. ☺️ 💪🏻.#SickNotWeak #MentalHealthMatters.
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#RCMP Deputy Commissioner #BryanLarkin applauding a confirmed #Nazi in the HOC. It might not be so bad if he wasn’t in charge of #Intelligence and #DepartmentalSecurity… .#Ottawa #Canada #HouseofCommons #WaterlooRegion
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New profile/pic. What do we think?
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Folks in #WaterlooRegion are sending me pics of my #DigitalTruck on the move and I’m forever grateful! 💜💜💜#Tarnishedbadge #ResignLarkin #MeToo #TimesUp
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Reminder: . DO NOT REPORT SEXUAL HARASSMENT TO HUMAN RESOURCES. THEIR JOB IS TO STAB YOU IN THE BACK. Collect your evidence. Consult a lawyer. HR should be last to know.
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Cheers to 45 trips around the sun! Thanks for the bday wishes! 🫶🫶🫶
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“she even questioned her ability to be a cop: how can you protect others if you can’t protect yourself? …most of the criminals she was fighting were within the TPS.” . Always proud of my friend Effy, the fiercest warrior for truth I have ever known. 🔥✊🏻
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400 days free of alcohol! .400 days without hangovers!.400 days of clear thinking!.(And a lot more money in my pocket!).#400 🙌🏼
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One of my Sgts who was tasked with tearing me to shreds couldn’t figure out why he couldn’t make me cry. He called me “a strong little thing” and I’m going to send him a TY note because I think that’s going to be the title of my book. #Waterloo #Police #SexualHaraasment.
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Regardless of where you stand in the issue, look at that body language…👀.
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An amazing quote from an amazing police woman. I think of this often.
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I can’t express how happy I am that I took my employer to hearing for sexual harassment. EVERY witness they put up against me has worked in my favour. Highly recommend.
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Cops who lie under oath have more job security than women reporting sexual violence.
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How it started: How it’s going:
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THE BEST #HEARING DATE YET! Ssgt #PaulLobsinger admitted to protecting my abuser EMPHATICALLY! Said it was his job! .The waiting has paid off! This is the #ThinBlueLine on display! Please RT if you can! 🙏🏻#Waterloo #Police #Kitchener #KW #BryanLarkin #WRPS
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My hearing continues tomorrow! #WRPS Chief Bryan Larkin is trying everything he can to stop my voice. Thank you to everyone who has expressed support for me. #ResignLarkin #MeToo #GBV
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I’m wiped. My post-hearing Advil is kicking in. It was a great day for us. Looks like no article today, maybe tomorrow? .Goodnight friends. Thank you for the support and kind words. It helps keep me going. 🫶.
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Good morning friends! Today’s the day. Thank you all so so much for your support and encouragement 🫶💖✊🏻.
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It’s not slander if it’s true…
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Prepping for my #SexualHarassment hearing against #WaterlooPolice tomorrow. I can’t say enough how satisfying it is to see so many #WRPS officers contradict themselves and each other through their notes/statements. The #FreudianSlips are golden too. #Kitchener #Waterloo.
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Bye bye old boys club! .#TorontoMayor . What shade of red do you think Ford’s face is right now?
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It was a great day speaking to university students about institutional betrayal and toxic police culture. Can’t wait to go back!
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Things I learned reporting #sexual #harassment to #WaterlooRegionalPolice: .1. Management is not your friend. 2. HR is not your friend. 3. 90% of your work friends are not your friend. 4. Your #Union MUST REPRESENT YOU. #HumanRights #KW #Kitchener #Toxic #PoliceCulture.
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Today is the 15th anniversary of my 1st day at #WaterlooRegionalPolice . I had no idea the worst part of my job would be trying not to get r@ped by male officers, and management taking their side over mine. Stop Police Sexual Violence Against Women! .#ResignLarkin #WRPS #MeToo.
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@fordnation this was preventable. This was predictable. You were warned by the experts. And now, for your love of money and egg sandwiches, people are dying alone. #onpoli #Fordfailed #PeopleOverProfit #Election2022.
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Her words can’t be overstated:
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#TorontoPolice will fire #EffyZarabi if she doesn’t resign in 7 days. Please RT #TarnishedBadge #StopPoliceSexualViolence #MeToo @CTVToronto @CTVW5 @TorontoStar @CBCToronto .
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Good morning friends! .Today, I’m thrilled to be #speaking at a #university about #police culture and institutional betrayal. Wish me luck! .🫶✊🏻💖.
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“I will be detailing evidence where officers have committed criminal acts against members of the public, and I reported it and it was completely covered up and buried”. ***Sneak peek: the offenders were awarded by Chief Larkin***.#ResignLarkin #DefundWRPS
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Women should be safe from sexual violence in a police station. Is that asking too much?.
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Feeling #Loved and #Supported as I go into another day of cross examination tomorrow in my #SexualHarassment claim against my employer #WaterlooRegionalPolice. #TarnishedBadge #HumanRights #WaterlooRegion #WRPS #Justice
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“It didn’t matter that I spent years establishing that I was honest and trustworthy, or that I even had proof. I was a woman, making an allegation against a man, and therefore I would be subject to all of the same rape culture myths the average woman is”
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So, it was a good day! .Among other things, the Sgt. conceded that I never had a fair shot when I worked for him. This is important because I was put there specifically to be given a “fresh start” by Ssgt Lobsinger. #Waterloo #Police #Misogyny #Harassment.
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It’s starts tomorrow!!! Arbitration for #SystemicSexualHarassment against #WaterlooRegionalPolice is finally here after 6.5 years! . Meeting with lawyers this aft. Update to follow! #MeToo #STOPPOLICESEXUALVIOLENCE
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Some have the impression that I’m a cop-hater. Let me clarify: .I’m against institutional corruption. If you have hurt feelings from my tweets, you have soul searching to do. If I mention you by name, (then I have proof in my back pocket) you can GFY.
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Still in complete shock that I made the #FrontPage of @WR_Record! #ThankYou for all the love and support coming in. I share that energy with my friends in the fight for #Equality #IWD2021 #ChooseToChallange #Tarnishedbadge #MeToo #TimesUp #Waterloo #Police
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Update: #WRPS had the hearing adjourned for the following reasons.1. They don’t know the details of what I’m complaining about. 2. My abuser, Nathan Cardoza has a right to be notified, present & participate. 3. I have to prove I’m medically fit to participate.
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I refuse to sign a non disclosure, which is why they want to fire me so bad. #SexualHarassment #WaterlooRegionalPolice #CantBuyMySilence #StopNDAs.
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA’s) should be unlawful when they pertain to sexual assault/ or harassment. They’re just a secondary form of assault/ intimidation.
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@CarymaRules @TorontoPolice Maybe they could pretend they’re clearing a homeless encampment…
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If schools could indoctrinate kids, we’d all know how to do long division. Just sayin.
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