Slugger maker to stop production of nightsticks for Louisville police foundation

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From https://www.wdrb.com/news/slugger-maker-to-stop-production-of-nightsticks-for-louisville-police-foundation/article_02bd1bfe-acf6-11ea-8e66-2392030e173e.html

Slugger maker to stop production of nightsticks for Louisville police foundation

Jun 12, 2020 Updated 11 hrs ago



Screenshot courtesy of the Louisville Metro Police Foundation.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The maker of the Louisville Slugger has stopped making commemorative nightsticks for the Louisville Metro Police Foundation in light of recent protests against police brutality.

The foundation had sold the product to raise funds for its charitable causes, such as Shop With A Cop.

Rick Redman, spokesman for Hillerich & Bradsby Co., which makes the Louisville Slugger, told WDRB via email that the company decided to stop production of the nightsticks after “internal company discussions within the last 48 hours.”

“We condemn racism. We condemn police brutality in any form. We recognize the symbolism of nightsticks,” Redman said.

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