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The Sultan of Symmetry is known for his candid nature and the motivation he spread through his social media. But recently, he used his social accounts to address an important matter related to law enforcement. Flex Wheeler expressed his strong opinion on police brutality and how it is essential to stop protecting officers who break the law.

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Earlier, a video went viral of a young guy being arrested by the cops. According to this video, the 24-year-old was changing tires on the side of the road when a police officer approached him and started questioning him. However, his brother began filming the incident without getting caught by the cops, and the police officer was unaware of the recording.

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Flex Wheeler openly talked about a matter of law enforcement

Additionally, the incident put Wheeler in a rage and re-shared this video on his Instagram account with a strong message and suggestion for the department. Wheeler also served as a cop before becoming a bodybuilding champ. However, he expressed his emotions through a caption, which reflects anger about this incident. He began by stating that it’s time to end the protection that officers get from their department or the government when they do something bizarre.

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He further said, “I’m advocating for a higher level of accountability and ethical conduct within law enforcement while acknowledging the importance and challenges in this profession. I invite you to share your thoughts on the matter. Be warned. This is a safe haven, and I will not tolerate any slander or disrespect on this thread.” Wheeler became a police officer in 1987 and later pursued his dream of being a bodybuilder.

Even though he supports accountability in law enforcement, being a former cop, he understands the difficulties. He also mentioned that it’s important to balance doing the job right and ensuring officers don’t misuse their power.

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Wheeler asked for a change in the legal departments

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Moreover, the same happened in this case,  as per the video he shared on his Instagram. Claims that the young man was charged with drug trafficking and other criminal acts. However, after the video went viral on the internet the Police department withdrew all the charges.

According to his post Wheeler, made it clear that he was not trying to disrespect the law but wanted them to be more accountable for their deeds. Through his post, he calls that it is time to make a few changes in law enforcement. And wanted the police officers to behave ethically. What do you think of his perspective on something so sensitive? Let us know in the comments below.

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