Gisele Bündchen gets support from Surfside mayor after ‘unacceptable’ interaction with police during traffic stop

Days after Gisele Bündchen broke down in tears at an alleged stalker during a traffic stop, the mayor of Surfside, Florida, is showing support for the model and calling on police to do better when it comes to empathy.

“I was dismayed yesterday to watch a video interaction of one of our residents speaking to one of our police officers. As I watch the video, it becomes clear very early on that the resident is upset and scared,” the mayor said Charles Burkett. a letter addressed to interim Chief Henry Doce and obtained by Local 10 News. “Frightened resident tells Surfside officer she thinks a stalker is following her and she is scared.”

The model was driving in Surfside, Florida on Wednesday when she was stopped by police for driving erratically. The officer who arrested her let her go without giving her a ticket, but in body camera footage obtained by Fox News Digital, she quickly became emotional.

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“I was just trying to stay (away) from this guy,” Bündchen told the officer, referring to a paparazzo who was chasing her.

The officer admitted he knew who she was and understood the situation, but told her there was nothing he could do to help her.

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“This response is completely unacceptable and does not reflect the values, judgment and services residents expect from their police,” Burkett said. “On the contrary, the primary job of our police department is to ensure the safety of our residents! A dismissive attitude toward a resident who is clearly in distress is everything we don’t want to see in the way our police officers interact and serve our residents.

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During the traffic stop, Bündchen was informed that she would have to file a report with the police in Miami Beach, since that’s when the photographer started following her. The policeman apologized for not being able to do more, and that’s when she started crying.

“I’m so tired,” Bündchen said through tears. “Everywhere I go, these fucking guys are chasing me. Nothing protects me. I can’t do anything. I just want to live my life.”

“I can’t stop them from doing their job, which is to take photos,” the policewoman replied, sobbing.

“I don’t know how that’s allowed,” she told him.

He asked her if there was anything else he could do for her, and she said no, then thanked him.

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Representatives for Bundchen did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment at the time.

“I have always supported our police and all men and women who choose to serve honorably,” Burkett concluded his letter. “What I saw on this video and the actions of the Surfside union boss at our recent meeting indicate that the old staff and union leadership have lost sight of their mission. We are all counting on you to refocus the primary mission of our police service. return to serving our residents. »

Emily Trainham and Caroline Thayer of Fox News Digital contributed to this article.

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