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TextSitting against a wall in full dress uniform with his hands cuffed behind him, this is former Philadelphia police captain Ray Lewis being arrested during the Occupy Wall St protests. The ex-cop was taking part in the demonstrations in New York when he was detained by fellow officers who put toughened plastic bands around his wrists and shoved him to the floor. Startling footage posted on YouTube shows his uniform blending in with a dozen other officers - before they grab him and haul him away. Earlier he had been seen walking around holding up a sign in the face of riot cops saying: ‘NYPD don’t be Wall St mercenaries’. Mr Lewis sharply criticised the police and City Hall response to the protests. He added that he would be back out on the streets as soon as he was released. Until 2004 he was a captain in Philadelphia’s police department, one of the few in the US which can rival New York for size or complexity. more
Originally posted by capod2t
Break the law, get arrested. Badge or not.
Originally posted by ZindoDoone
I notice that they don't bother to say that under his supervision the Philadelphia department was considered one of the more corrupt law enforcement entities in America!
Zindo
I am not a cop hater just something don't match here ,it's out of this world just look back 15 years ago!!!
Originally posted by capod2t
This should amuse and satisfy some of the cop (or "Pig," as they are commonly referred) haters on this board.
Break the law, get arrested. Badge or not.
Is this China?
Originally posted by ZindoDoone
I notice that they don't bother to say that under his supervision the Philadelphia department was considered one of the more corrupt law enforcement entities in America!
Zindo
There are times and times when to apply the law,certain situations,what time is this do they understand that the line it's to thick?
Originally posted by ILikeStars
reply to post by diamondsmith
Not that I am aware of all the laws, or even the number of them (it's not like they are required learning in schools)...
But, I don't think it is legal to impersonate an officer of the law, especially during an event like this. He was an officer, he is no longer active, but retired, if the story and pic be true.
It would be the equivalent of a retired General or Colonel going onto a military base and telling the military what to do, giving out orders, and/or interfering with operations. Wouldn't it?
No, I'm not saying I totally disagree with this ex-police chief. I'm saying the laws may disagree with this ex-police chief.
Originally posted by capod2t
Ironic the support for a law enforcement officer here...
as long as he's aligned with Occupy?
Gimme a break.
Originally posted by capod2t
Ironic the support for a law enforcement officer here...
as long as he's aligned with Occupy?
Gimme a break.