In July 2016, Lt. Thomas Tokarz reprimanded Officer Dan Sullivan for organizing a ‘Blue Lives Matter’ rally without prior approval. Tokarz allegedly told Sullivan, ‘If you ever feel the need to exercise your First Amendment rights again, I hope you come to me your Lieutenant and ask my advice prior to doing so.’ Sullivan filed a lawsuit claiming retaliation and a hostile work environment. The outcome of the lawsuit is not specified in the available sources. ([police1.com](https://www.police1.com/chiefs-sheriffs/articles/officer-sues-department-alleges-retaliation-after-blue-lives-matter-rally-OOiUP3kfSPhknKFv/?utm_source=openai))
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