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In reference to this: POSTED BY TIGRRRRL AT 8:50 P.M. JUN. 2, 2013. You, girl, have absolutely hit the nail on the head. Having worked in the law enforcement field for 3 years I know exactly why the officers responded in the manner they did. First off, if she possesses a operator's license for a motor vehicle then she knows that if she is pulled over by the police that she at least needs to pull over to the side of the road or the first safe location to do so, and place the car in park and wait for the officers to approach her window. I guarantee you right now. She parked her car, shut it off and immediately got out and headed towards the apartment complex with no intention of speaking with the officers.
Just because she SAYS she has a disability, the officers can not concern themselves with treating her any differently until they are able to determine that in the course of the investigation. You know how many bad guys have told me they have epilepsy, Tourette's, or whatever dumb excuse they could come up with to get out of trouble. I don't believe anyone until I have proof. He grabbed her arm when she walked away, which was perfectly acceptable. At that time I can't guarantee you that she either attempted to pull away or swing at the officer. I take that as a sign of aggression. They handled it completely professional because believe it or not a lot of people that officers make contact with are out to kill or physically hurt the officer in order to prevent going to jail or worse. These is my decree...I will go home to my family safely at the time of the night no matter what. If that inconveniences you slightly, then my apologies that you got so butthurt.
Also to the stupid people on here who have either been beat down or know someone whom has, no one gives a crap. It didn't make the news obviously and even if it did, guess what we still don't give a crap. Maybe if you aren't broken the law, no mater which law, you would have never caught the attention of law enforcement. If you have the time and money to file a lawsuit, why don't you use that time and money to help someone. If you don't have the money, but the time is available, which is MOST OFTEN the case, why don't you find a damn job.
Originally posted by HorizonMan
This was a comment from the story made by a LEO
In reference to this: POSTED BY TIGRRRRL AT 8:50 P.M. JUN. 2, 2013. You, girl, have absolutely hit the nail on the head. Having worked in the law enforcement field for 3 years I know exactly why the officers responded in the manner they did. First off, if she possesses a operator's license for a motor vehicle then she knows that if she is pulled over by the police that she at least needs to pull over to the side of the road or the first safe location to do so, and place the car in park and wait for the officers to approach her window. I guarantee you right now. She parked her car, shut it off and immediately got out and headed towards the apartment complex with no intention of speaking with the officers.
Just because she SAYS she has a disability, the officers can not concern themselves with treating her any differently until they are able to determine that in the course of the investigation. You know how many bad guys have told me they have epilepsy, Tourette's, or whatever dumb excuse they could come up with to get out of trouble. I don't believe anyone until I have proof. He grabbed her arm when she walked away, which was perfectly acceptable. At that time I can't guarantee you that she either attempted to pull away or swing at the officer. I take that as a sign of aggression. They handled it completely professional because believe it or not a lot of people that officers make contact with are out to kill or physically hurt the officer in order to prevent going to jail or worse. These is my decree...I will go home to my family safely at the time of the night no matter what. If that inconveniences you slightly, then my apologies that you got so butthurt.
Also to the stupid people on here who have either been beat down or know someone whom has, no one gives a crap. It didn't make the news obviously and even if it did, guess what we still don't give a crap. Maybe if you aren't broken the law, no mater which law, you would have never caught the attention of law enforcement. If you have the time and money to file a lawsuit, why don't you use that time and money to help someone. If you don't have the money, but the time is available, which is MOST OFTEN the case, why don't you find a damn job.
With this attitude that since there are 'bad' people then everyone is to be treated like one is being abused.
So the lady did a stupid thing by walking away, in the past this would not have resulted in a beating. Now it does and is considered acceptable.
I'm honestly afraid of the police in the US now. I have a bum shoulder and osteo-arthritis in my elbow, if they put me in an arm bar, I'd be seriously injured. Seeing as that has become SOP for asking questions, or reacting normally to a stressful situation, I'd likely be targeted as a resistor.
Originally posted by HorizonMan
This was a comment from the story made by a LEO
In reference to this: POSTED BY TIGRRRRL AT 8:50 P.M. JUN. 2, 2013. You, girl, have absolutely hit the nail on the head. Having worked in the law enforcement field for 3 years I know exactly why the officers responded in the manner they did. First off, if she possesses a operator's license for a motor vehicle then she knows that if she is pulled over by the police that she at least needs to pull over to the side of the road or the first safe location to do so, and place the car in park and wait for the officers to approach her window. I guarantee you right now. She parked her car, shut it off and immediately got out and headed towards the apartment complex with no intention of speaking with the officers.
Just because she SAYS she has a disability, the officers can not concern themselves with treating her any differently until they are able to determine that in the course of the investigation. You know how many bad guys have told me they have epilepsy, Tourette's, or whatever dumb excuse they could come up with to get out of trouble. I don't believe anyone until I have proof. He grabbed her arm when she walked away, which was perfectly acceptable. At that time I can't guarantee you that she either attempted to pull away or swing at the officer. I take that as a sign of aggression. They handled it completely professional because believe it or not a lot of people that officers make contact with are out to kill or physically hurt the officer in order to prevent going to jail or worse. These is my decree...I will go home to my family safely at the time of the night no matter what. If that inconveniences you slightly, then my apologies that you got so butthurt.
Also to the stupid people on here who have either been beat down or know someone whom has, no one gives a crap. It didn't make the news obviously and even if it did, guess what we still don't give a crap. Maybe if you aren't broken the law, no mater which law, you would have never caught the attention of law enforcement. If you have the time and money to file a lawsuit, why don't you use that time and money to help someone. If you don't have the money, but the time is available, which is MOST OFTEN the case, why don't you find a damn job.
With this attitude that since there are 'bad' people then everyone is to be treated like one is being abused.
So the lady did a stupid thing by walking away, in the past this would not have resulted in a beating. Now it does and is considered acceptable.
I'm honestly afraid of the police in the US now. I have a bum shoulder and osteo-arthritis in my elbow, if they put me in an arm bar, I'd be seriously injured. Seeing as that has become SOP for asking questions, or reacting normally to a stressful situation, I'd likely be targeted as a resistor.
Police, in turn, are recommending the woman be charged with felony assault to an officer.
Originally posted by sheepslayer247
It's sad that this is the result of just a small misunderstanding.
Perhaps if we were better at communicating, both the police and the citizens, we wouldn't have this problem.
Originally posted by sheepslayer247
I know these sorts of incidents do not give LEO's a good reputation. It's despicable what happens out there.
But it's my opinion that these cases are rarer than we think. There are tons of bad cops out there, but many more "good cops".
You know....one bad apple ruins the batch.
Originally posted by Ghost375
Do you have any proof they aren't getting punished?
Originally posted by sheepslayer247
I know these sorts of incidents do not give LEO's a good reputation. It's despicable what happens out there.
But it's my opinion that these cases are rarer than we think. There are tons of bad cops out there, but many more "good cops".
You know....one bad apple ruins the batch.
If your cop friend has ever ticketed or arrested someone for a victimless crime he’s a bad cop and the poor souls he arrested or ticketed were so for committing acts that harmed nobody.