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What in the world was this California Cop thinking?
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Really, I think the problem is not only with this individual cop, but the fact that there are many people accepted as police officers that shouldn't be. I know there is somewhat of a screening process for cops, but it seems like lately in the news, we hear of way too many incidents where cops act completely out of line, especially with the use of guns, tazers, etc.
I don't know if its a case of lack of training or lack of checking for mental and emotional issues, but when so many police officers are taking inappropriate actions and seem to be acting on complete impulse instead of proper training, I think there deserves to be an issue made of it.
Take for example, another recent news story where a group of undercover police officers apprehended a 12 year old African American girl when they were on a sting for three WHITE prostitutes. They ambushed the girl and ended up beating her because she (naturally) fought against a group of plain clothes men trying to take her away.
http://abajournal.com/news/girl_12_mistaken_for_prostitute_sues_over_alleged_police_beating/
Maybe there is a shortage of cops, and the requirements for acceptance into the academy have been loosened. Or maybe there are just people that are somehow slipping into the force that absolutely do not deserve to be there. But either way, the case you mentioned, and the case above show that there is a serious problem with police officers crossing the line while on duty and not practicing proper procedure.
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There is some speculation on CNN that the officer may have grabbed his gun instead of his taser accidentally. Whether or not this is the "accident" that took place, how many people would feel that even a taser was necessary in this instance?! They are not completely safe... still unnecessary force in my opinion.
The only other thing I can think of is anger/rage. Perhaps this cop had had an earlier run in with this man and was taunted by him or otherwise made to feel stupid which in turn changed his response in this incident?
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At least this one doesn't have comments below it containing the home addresses of every person with the same name as the policeman
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http://www.ktvu.com/video/18425287/index.html
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http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/california/la-me-bart-shooting7-2009jan07,0,1962746.story
That's crazy, in the article they reference that the officer thought he had grabbed his taser...I don't buy that.
http://www.pittsburghcitypaper.ws/binary/3516/45_0000_taser.jpg
I GUESS there is a mild similarity between the two, but I honestly can't imagine the two of them being confused...even in the heat of battle(which quite honeslty wasn't that ferocious).
My personal guess is that the guy smarted off to the cop. That pissed him off, so he stepped back, drew and capped him...
I doubt much will come of it. There will be a brief flury of news about this, the officer may stand trial and get a couple months...most likely not, but MAYBE...and lose his job, then all will be forgotten until the video is dug up after someone else is killed.
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January 07, 2009 11:54 AM
What in the world was this California Cop thinking?
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQxBg5Jxp7c
The first person that can make sense of this one is more than welcome to 10 points and a bit of a tip!
In case it's not clear enough, at the 1:24 marker of the video, a cop pulls out a gun on an unarmed guy who is being held face-down by another officer, and then shoots the guy in the back. The normal-sized video you get by following the link to YouTube makes it a good bit clearer.
The first person that can make sense of this one is more than welcome to 10 points and a bit of a tip!
In case it's not clear enough, at the 1:24 marker of the video, a cop pulls out a gun on an unarmed guy who is being held face-down by another officer, and then shoots the guy in the back. The normal-sized video you get by following the link to YouTube makes it a good bit clearer.
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| January 07, 2009 02:17 PM |
I don't know if its a case of lack of training or lack of checking for mental and emotional issues, but when so many police officers are taking inappropriate actions and seem to be acting on complete impulse instead of proper training, I think there deserves to be an issue made of it.
Take for example, another recent news story where a group of undercover police officers apprehended a 12 year old African American girl when they were on a sting for three WHITE prostitutes. They ambushed the girl and ended up beating her because she (naturally) fought against a group of plain clothes men trying to take her away.
http://abajournal.com/news/girl_12_mistaken_for_prostitute_sues_over_alleged_police_beating/
Maybe there is a shortage of cops, and the requirements for acceptance into the academy have been loosened. Or maybe there are just people that are somehow slipping into the force that absolutely do not deserve to be there. But either way, the case you mentioned, and the case above show that there is a serious problem with police officers crossing the line while on duty and not practicing proper procedure.
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January 07, 2009 01:56 PM
I find this video shocking! From what I could see, it certainly appeared that the detainees were under control and mostly cooperating. They didn't seem to pose any kind of imminent threat to justify excessive force such as the firing of a gun. There is some speculation on CNN that the officer may have grabbed his gun instead of his taser accidentally. Whether or not this is the "accident" that took place, how many people would feel that even a taser was necessary in this instance?! They are not completely safe... still unnecessary force in my opinion.
The only other thing I can think of is anger/rage. Perhaps this cop had had an earlier run in with this man and was taunted by him or otherwise made to feel stupid which in turn changed his response in this incident?
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January 07, 2009 03:47 PM
There's better video at KTVU (when it works): http://www.ktvu.com/video/18425287/index.html At least this one doesn't have comments below it containing the home addresses of every person with the same name as the policeman
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January 07, 2009 04:01 PM
Apparently the family is filing suit, which they should: http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/california/la-me-bart-shooting7-2009jan07,0,1962746.story
That's crazy, in the article they reference that the officer thought he had grabbed his taser...I don't buy that.
http://www.pittsburghcitypaper.ws/binary/3516/45_0000_taser.jpg
I GUESS there is a mild similarity between the two, but I honestly can't imagine the two of them being confused...even in the heat of battle(which quite honeslty wasn't that ferocious).
My personal guess is that the guy smarted off to the cop. That pissed him off, so he stepped back, drew and capped him...
I doubt much will come of it. There will be a brief flury of news about this, the officer may stand trial and get a couple months...most likely not, but MAYBE...and lose his job, then all will be forgotten until the video is dug up after someone else is killed.
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Probably a mix of poor background checking and poor training. When budgets get cut, the first thing to go is usually training.
But in this video...AFTER the shot, the cops don't use their radios, half-heartedly drag the guy a few feet, and generally just stand there. That speaks volumes about training right there...not to mention...why was a taser even necessary when the victim was face down on the ground already? Idiot doesn't begin to describe him.