Police Superintendent Cops To Profane Kennedy Tweet

CAMBRIDGE, MA — The Cambridge police superintendent admitted to using the department's official Twitter account to send a profane tweet about U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy.

Superintendent Jack Albert following apologized Monday for calling Kennedy a "liberal [expletive] jerk" in a tweet sent Sunday afternoon. Albert in a statement said the "lapse of judgement is something that I will forever carry with me."

"As a 32-year-member of the Cambridge Police Department, and someone who grew up in the City of Cambridge, I know the high standards the Cambridge Police are expected to uphold in the community," Albert said. "Those expectations are rightfully heightened with someone in my executive position – on and off-duty. Unfortunately, in a moment of heated political debate with friends, I posted commentary that was out of character and not something I am proud of. I – not the department – deserve the criticism that has been directed to the Police Department over the last 24 hours."

The tweet was deleted shortly after it was published. Cambridge police said someone who had access to the department's Twitter account mistakenly sent it from that one instead of a personal one.

"Another liberal [expletive] jerk who just happens to be better than the clown he's running against. Sad for us." Sunday's tweet read.

Albert apologized to Kennedy and his opponent, U.S. Sen. Ed Markey.

"During this unprecedented time and COVID-19, my colleagues at the Cambridge Police Department have been doing extraordinary work supporting and protecting our residents," Albert said. "To detract from their exemplary efforts because of my poor lapse in judgement is something that I will forever carry with me."

Cambridge police said Albert is subject to disciplinary action but would not disclose what that would entail. The Twitter account will now be only used by the director of communications and media relations.