Des Moines Police Controversial Audi Crooks March Madness Post Goes Viral

It’s crucial to pause and consider the potential implications before sharing anything on social media.

The Des Moines Police Department recently sparked controversy with a social media post related to the March Madness tournament.

Iowa State freshman Audi Crooks gained widespread attention after her remarkable performance during the opening round of the women’s NCAA tournament. Crooks scored an impressive 40 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, leading her team to a thrilling comeback victory against Maryland.

In response to Crooks’ standout performance, the Des Moines Police Department took to social media to congratulate her with a meme, stating, “Congratulations to @CycloneWBB and record-breaking @AudiCrooks on their win tonight! ‘Some crooks, nobody can stop.'”

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This is inappropriate and in poor taste, you could’ve congratulated her without this poorly made graphic and ridiculous commentary. This is a great example of why we need DEI because this is extremely tone deaf! ?? https://t.co/lv6Jy2vTny

— Thai Ali Floyd (@thaiafloyd) March 23, 2024

However, the post quickly drew criticism from some fans who perceived it as racially insensitive. Calls were made for the police department to remove the tweet.

On the other hand, some individuals argued that critics of the post were overreacting and being overly sensitive to the content.