San Francisco police officer 'separated' for refusing COVID vaccine champions free choice: 'I know who I am'
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After 14 years in law enforcement, Joel Aylworth had to leave the San Francisco Police Dept. when he refused the COVID vaccine. He shared his personal story with Fox News Digital.
The Mayo Clinic, New York City, United Airlines and many health care facilities nationwide were among the organizations that terminated employees who remained unvaccinated. Some law enforcement agencies also fired staffers who refused the vaccine — including the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD). In a letter, the department told Aylworth that because he wasn't vaccinated, he was "unable to perform essential job functions." "It requires courage to rise above and defend your rights, control your emotions, and maintain a happy state of mind." "Maybe this was a sign from the universe that it was time for me to go out and do something different and have even more positive impact on the world." Melissa Rudy is health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.
Joel Aylworth was among the SFPD officers who had to turn in their badges when they failed to comply with the vaccine mandate.
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