Cyclist punched in face by cop after riding through red light (caught on film)
03-28-13, 06:20 PM
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Cyclist punched in face by cop after riding through red light (caught on film)
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/britis...est-video.html
The defence for the cop's behavior in the article is pretty scary.
The defence for the cop's behavior in the article is pretty scary.
03-28-13, 07:02 PM
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It's the worst when the cops are criminals. They need to perform, and be held to, the highest standards.
03-28-13, 07:03 PM
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It sure looked like there was no resistance what so ever.
03-28-13, 07:43 PM
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Sadly, police occifer dude will probably not even lose his job.
...unless this stirs up a lot of negative press.
...unless this stirs up a lot of negative press.
03-28-13, 07:45 PM
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How brave to punch a partially handcuffed person.
03-28-13, 09:17 PM
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03-29-13, 12:46 AM
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He wasn't letting the officer cuff him easily by pulling his hands up.
Not sure it warranted a punch, but he certainly wasn't doing what he was being told at that point (ie arrest) when you should probably just go quietly and 'tell your story to the judge' later.
03-29-13, 03:40 AM
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/britis...est-video.html
The defence for the cop's behavior in the article is pretty scary.
The defence for the cop's behavior in the article is pretty scary.
More likely he found out how actually expressing his personal views about police and law enforcement and his right to ride through stop signs when ever he felt like it go over in the real world vs on some Internet bicycling forum.
In every clinic and government office as well as many private offices signs are posted indicating a zero tolerance for verbal abuse or harassment or physical threats. Public servants who work with the public have jobs to do and have the right to a little respect and the co-operation of the people they have to deal with. Normally there are security guards there to enforce those rules. The police are not only public servents - they also have to double as security guards when you interfere with them doing their jobs.
And thes guys are people too, and although police all have to pass physcological screening evaluations and background tests - its really not advised to start trying to push anyones buttons - particularly after committing a criminal act.
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03-29-13, 04:17 AM
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From what I can see in the articlethe guy was stopped for running a red light and was getting a ticket, started to get mouthy with the police, who then decided to arrest him, and he decided to be unco-operative. Pretending that the cyclist is a model citizen being bullied needlessly by a couple officers just cause they felt like it is quite a fantasy.
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And thes guys are people too, and although police all have to pass physcological screening evaluations and background tests - its really not advised to start trying to push anyones buttons - particularly after committing a criminal act.
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And thes guys are people too, and although police all have to pass physcological screening evaluations and background tests - its really not advised to start trying to push anyones buttons - particularly after committing a criminal act.
2. Was he told he was under arrest?
3. Did these two guys properly identify themselves?
4. In the circumstances (small guy, minor issue, two cops, etc) was there any actual threat from this guy moving his arm?
5. Video is a great tool for police accountability.
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03-29-13, 05:59 AM
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From what I can see in the articlethe guy was stopped for running a red light and was getting a ticket, started to get mouthy with the police, who then decided to arrest him, and he decided to be unco-operative. Pretending that the cyclist is a model citizen being bullied needlessly by a couple officers just cause they felt like it is quite a fantasy.
More likely he found out how actually expressing his personal views about police and law enforcement and his right to ride through stop signs when ever he felt like it go over in the real world vs on some Internet bicycling forum.
In every clinic and government office as well as many private offices signs are posted indicating a zero tolerance for verbal abuse or harassment or physical threats. Public servants who work with the public have jobs to do and have the right to a little respect and the co-operation of the people they have to deal with. Normally there are security guards there to enforce those rules. The police are not only public servents - they also have to double as security guards when you interfere with them doing their jobs.
And thes guys are people too, and although police all have to pass physcological screening evaluations and background tests - its really not advised to start trying to push anyones buttons - particularly after committing a criminal act.
More likely he found out how actually expressing his personal views about police and law enforcement and his right to ride through stop signs when ever he felt like it go over in the real world vs on some Internet bicycling forum.
In every clinic and government office as well as many private offices signs are posted indicating a zero tolerance for verbal abuse or harassment or physical threats. Public servants who work with the public have jobs to do and have the right to a little respect and the co-operation of the people they have to deal with. Normally there are security guards there to enforce those rules. The police are not only public servents - they also have to double as security guards when you interfere with them doing their jobs.
And thes guys are people too, and although police all have to pass physcological screening evaluations and background tests - its really not advised to start trying to push anyones buttons - particularly after committing a criminal act.
03-29-13, 06:31 AM
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1. What criminal act? Was there any legally valid reason to arrest him? Mouthiness is not a reason.
2. Was he told he was under arrest?
3. Did these two guys properly identify themselves?
4. In the circumstances (small guy, minor issue, two cops, etc) was there any actual threat from this guy moving his arm?
5. Video is a great tool for police accountability.
2. Was he told he was under arrest?
3. Did these two guys properly identify themselves?
4. In the circumstances (small guy, minor issue, two cops, etc) was there any actual threat from this guy moving his arm?
5. Video is a great tool for police accountability.
The rest of your ridiculous post is probably a pretty good example of exactly the kind of attitude that got this guy in trouble. Hopefully he ends up with a better lawyer than you think you are.
03-29-13, 06:46 AM
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From what I can see in the articlethe guy was stopped for running a red light and was getting a ticket, started to get mouthy with the police, who then decided to arrest him, and he decided to be unco-operative. Pretending that the cyclist is a model citizen being bullied needlessly by a couple officers just cause they felt like it is quite a fantasy.
More likely he found out how actually expressing his personal views about police and law enforcement and his right to ride through stop signs when ever he felt like it go over in the real world vs on some Internet bicycling forum.
In every clinic and government office as well as many private offices signs are posted indicating a zero tolerance for verbal abuse or harassment or physical threats. Public servants who work with the public have jobs to do and have the right to a little respect and the co-operation of the people they have to deal with. Normally there are security guards there to enforce those rules. The police are not only public servents - they also have to double as security guards when you interfere with them doing their jobs.
And thes guys are people too, and although police all have to pass physcological screening evaluations and background tests - its really not advised to start trying to push anyones buttons - particularly after committing a criminal act.
More likely he found out how actually expressing his personal views about police and law enforcement and his right to ride through stop signs when ever he felt like it go over in the real world vs on some Internet bicycling forum.
In every clinic and government office as well as many private offices signs are posted indicating a zero tolerance for verbal abuse or harassment or physical threats. Public servants who work with the public have jobs to do and have the right to a little respect and the co-operation of the people they have to deal with. Normally there are security guards there to enforce those rules. The police are not only public servents - they also have to double as security guards when you interfere with them doing their jobs.
And thes guys are people too, and although police all have to pass physcological screening evaluations and background tests - its really not advised to start trying to push anyones buttons - particularly after committing a criminal act.
03-29-13, 06:50 AM
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the cop made a mistake.
03-29-13, 07:15 AM
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I got beaten by a cop before, totally unprovoked. It does happen. I feel certain personalities know they are going to unburden themselves of some pent up rage before a situation even happens. This cop and the one that hammered me, were going to unload on the next person they came up on, no matter who it was or what the offense was. Two cops and one needs to throw a punch on a partially restrained individual ?!?!? No excuse. A time bomb.
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03-29-13, 07:21 AM
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I see car drivers get pulled over all the time for speeding or running red lights, acts that put FAR more lives at risk than a cyclists without lights or a helmet. These same car drivers are also mouthy sometimes but I have never seen one get punched in the face for it. Apparently, police officers are ok with car drivers putting the public at risk but have a zero tolerance policy for cyclists.
03-29-13, 07:28 AM
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Punching someone is the face is just plain wrong. The cop should lose a months pay, and the to appease the PC he should under go 3 months anger management training.
