Abuse of Power Thread (Cops, Governments, Etc.)

[Victarion]

I called Arrow 22 when I was in trouble.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Are you sure that's not just because they get speeding tickets?

The city that I live in is too small for a police department, but it has an RCMP detachment and the people here love the Mounties. One of them was recently killed in a casino shooting and the trees in the town were all adorned with white ribbons in the Mountie's honour. People had signs in their windows that said "Thank You RCMP" and flowers lined the sidewalks around the detachment. He was a good man and a good cop.

At the end of the day, the police are the ones you call when you're in trouble. They put their life on the line to protect you. That deserves some respect.

Isn't the problem that a lot of cops don't do that correctly a lot of the time? Sometimes they don't show up, they don't enforce protective orders, they take people in for no reason, they threaten people, many don't know the laws they are suppose to be enforcing, they have kill kids with toy guns, they have forced false confessions, they raid the wrong houses, etc. And they get away with this stuff because of their jobs.

It is one thing to expect respect when the police force hasn't been tarnished. But it has been, repeatedly.

 

[Feenix]

Jeez Feenix/Pinchy, wassamatterwidu? You obviously put on a mask and hoodie and put those six weeks of karate to good use.

I strike fear into the hearts of criminals.

 

[MessiahDecoy123]

Er, what? By all means, don't call the appropriate people when you have an emergency. I'm sure you can handle it on your own

If an ax murderer break into my house what are the chances a cop will show up before I'm dead?

Dat 30-second response time.

I'm better off with my own gun.

 

[XtremelyBaneful]

Are you sure that's not just because they get speeding tickets?

The city that I live in is too small for a police department, but it has an RCMP detachment and the people here love the Mounties. One of them was recently killed in a casino shooting and the trees in the town were all adorned with white ribbons in the Mountie's honour. People had signs in their windows that said "Thank You RCMP" and flowers lined the sidewalks around the detachment. He was a good man and a good cop.

At the end of the day, the police are the ones you call when you're in trouble. They put their life on the line to protect you. That deserves some respect.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_V9OmuZ7fk fast forward to the 3 minute mark if you don't want to watch the whole thing

 

[Asgard]

Seattle Cops Sorry About Arresting 70-Year-Old Black Vet for No Reason

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http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/ar...lderly-man-for-walking-in-seattle-while-black

That is freaking ridiculous! It was clear as day on the recording that man did nothing wrong and the cop still lied about it even though she obviously knew she was being recorded. And then to make things even worse the man pleaded out like so many people do because they can't afford an attorney. This is a perfect example of how some police abuse their power

What the ****? That cop arrested the old man because he "swung the golf club at me while I turned the corner at 11th and Pike".

Blatant lying to falsely arrest an old man just standing on a street minding his own business. I cant believe they didnt fire her. Imagine if there was no video in this scenario. It wouldve been his word against hers and he would have lost.

 

[childeroland]

What the ****? That cop arrested the old man because he "swung the golf club at me while I turned the corner at 11th and Pike".

Blatant lying to falsely arrest an old man just standing on a street minding his own business. I cant believe they didnt fire her. Imagine if there was no video in this scenario. It wouldve been his word against hers and he would have lost.

But most cops are nice and this is a minor incident, so we should just forget about it and stop complaining.

 

[DJ_KiDDvIcIOUs]

NYC to Pay $3.9 Million to Family of Unarmed Teen Killed by Cop

The family of Ramarley Graham, the unarmed teenager shot and killed in his grandmother's bathroom by an NYPD officer in February 2012, has agreed to a $3.9 million settlement in their wrongful death lawsuit against the city, the New York Daily News reports.

Officer Richard Haste, 31, pursued Graham, 18, who was suspected of having participated in a drug deal, into his grandmother's apartment, with whom he lived. Haste confronted Graham in the bathroom before shooting him in the chest after he thought Graham was reaching for a gun. There was no gun.

A grand jury declined to re-indict Haste in August 2013 after a judge dismissed manslaughter charges on a legal technicality a few months before. An investigation by Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara's office into possible civil rights violations in the case is ongoing.

Graham's estate, the Daily News reports, will receive $2.95 million. His mother, Constance Malcolm, will receive $40,000. His brother and grandmother, Patricia Hartley, will receive $500,000 and $450,000, respectively.

According to the suit, Haste threatened to shoot Hartley after he shot Graham in her bathroom. "Why did you shoot him? Why you killed him?" Hartley asked. "Get the f*** away before I have to shoot you, too," Haste allegedly said, before pushing her into a vase.

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york...raham-settle-suit-city-3-9m-article-1.2098251

No millions of dollars can ever make up for what was taken from them

 

[Teelie]

It's at least acknowledgement of his being killed by an overzealous police officer.

 

[KevanG]

I called Arrow 22 when I was in trouble.

Gawd Vic, it hasn't been five years yet. He doesn't have all his kung fu/mag crava belts finished. Jeez.

 

[DJ_KiDDvIcIOUs]

Cop Pulls Gun on Teens Reportedly Having Snowball Fight

(Can't link to vid due to language, search YT for: Police Draw Guns after responding to reports of Snowball Fight in New Rochelle, NY)

A new video appears to show a New Rochelle police officer pulling his gun on a group of black teens who had reportedly been having a snowball fight. "Don't f***ing move, guys," the officer tells them, before frisking two kneeling on the ground.

"They were having a snowball fight," a woman is heard to say in the video. "This group of guys was having a snowball fight and now a cop has a gun on them."

Two police cars are visible in the video. Talk of the Sounds reports that the officers were responding to a report of a person with a gun. The video is believed to have been taken earlier this week.

http://pix11.com/2015/02/01/watch-new-rochelle-police-officer-holds-teens-at-gunpoint/

This is just getting ridiculous at this point

 

[Howlett]

Cop Pulls Gun on Teens Reportedly Having Snowball Fight

(Can't link to vid due to language, search YT for: Police Draw Guns after responding to reports of Snowball Fight in New Rochelle, NY)



http://pix11.com/2015/02/01/watch-new-rochelle-police-officer-holds-teens-at-gunpoint/

This is just getting ridiculous at this point

It is. But you should be angry at the person who called 911 reporting that a gun was involved.

He was investigating a 911 call reporting a gun, according to the Talk of the Sound.

They don't mess around when they get a call like that. They don't want to die either.

 

[DJ_KiDDvIcIOUs]

I understand that but if you see children having a snowball fight you don't pull a gun on them. If you see someone with a gun you pull your gun on that person

EDIT: Your just making excuses for them when that is unacceptable behavior for a police officer

 

[Howlett]

I understand that but if you see children having a snowball fight you don't pull a gun on them. If you see someone with a gun you pull your gun on that person

EDIT: Your just making excuses for them when that is unacceptable behavior for a police officer

They were called and told a gun was involved, so they assume one is until proven otherwise. It's general safety protocol.

 

[Mike_D202]

It is. But you should be angry at the person who called 911 reporting that a gun was involved.

They don't mess around when they get a call like that. They don't want to die either.

 

[DJ_KiDDvIcIOUs]

They were called and told a gun was involved, so they assume one is until proven otherwise. It's general safety protocol.

Yes and they have eyes, when all you see are children playing with snowballs you should stop the children and ask where the guy with the gun is not assume because they are black that they are the ones with gun. You are ridiculous Howlett, I could post a story about cops shooting an elderly woman with no just cause and you would still make excuses.

 

[Mike_D202]

Yes and they have eyes, when all you see are children playing with snowballs you should stop the children and ask where the guy with the gun is not assume because they are black that they are the ones with gun. You are ridiculous Howlett, I could post a story about cops shooting an elderly woman with no just cause and you would still make excuses.

You keep saying "children" when the article states they were teenagers. I've seen plenty of video where an officer approaches a situation and BAM they get shot. Did anybody get shot? No.

And you post articles from all kinds of questionable sources and flaunt it around to get your "cops are evil" crusade going (I believe they call that "inciting a riot" if this weren't social media and in the public), and whenever the facts get pointed out you get offended.

 

[Howlett]

Yes and they have eyes, when all you see are children playing with snowballs you should stop the children and ask where the guy with the gun is not assume because they are black that they are the ones with gun. You are ridiculous Howlett, I could post a story about cops shooting an elderly woman with no just cause and you would still make excuses.

No I wouldn't. I'm just pointing out your clear and obvious bias.

So because no one was waiving a gun around on the scene they should assume there isn't one after they'd been called specifically about a gun? That's dangerous and irresponsible. It's not an excuse, it's general safety precautions. It would be stupid to not take those precautions on such a call. Your problem should be with the caller(s), not the officers. But you don't care about that.

 

[DJ_KiDDvIcIOUs]

You keep saying "children" when the article states they were teenagers. I've seen plenty of video where an officer approaches a situation and BAM they get shot. Did anybody get shot? No.

And you post articles from all kinds of questionable sources and flaunt it around to get your "cops are evil" crusade going (I believe they call that "inciting a riot" if this weren't social media and in the public), and whenever the facts get pointed out you get offended.

I don't know where you get this idea that I'm offended about anything. Funny how you claim they are "questionable sources" when most come from major media outlets. Welcome to the world wide web where anything can get reported with a cell phone. And I don't know how many times I have to say that cops are not evil. I can report when cops do crappy things and still have respect for officers. You claiming that I'm inciting a riot is freaking laughable my friend, get off your high horse. And by the way teens are still children in case you aren't aware of that

No I wouldn't. I'm just pointing out your clear and obvious bias.

So because no one was waiving a gun around on the scene they should assume there isn't one after they'd been called specifically about a gun? That's dangerous and irresponsible. It's not an excuse, it's general safety precautions. It would be stupid to not take those precautions on such a call. Your problem should be with the caller(s), not the officers. But you don't care about that.

Obviously any idiot calling making false reports about a gun is a problem be it a prank or just some old person that is mistaken. I don't have a bias, I'm simply reporting whats out there on the net. As I said the cop should not have got out guns drawn, he could have commanded the situation without making these teens terrified for their lifes when they were just playing with snowballs. You have an excuse for every thing I post regardless of what the facts are about the situation, if anyone has a bias it's you and your cops can do no wrong mentality

 

[Ilikecomics123]

No snowball fight

http://www.leoaffairs.com/featured/new-rochelle-police-viral-video-no-snowball-fight/

 

[KevanG]

The only snow fights we have around here are trying to get to the street after we have four snowstorms in a row.

 

[Howlett]

No snowball fight

http://www.leoaffairs.com/featured/new-rochelle-police-viral-video-no-snowball-fight/

Shocking, there really might have been a gun you say!?!

The only snow fights we have around here are trying to get to the street after we have four snowstorms in a row.

I don't care if it really WAS a snowball fight. It was reported to the officers as a gun related incident. The police responded cautiously and totally appropriately given the circumstances of the call they received...and there might have even been a gun and they didn't even shoot him as he ran away!

 

[DJ_KiDDvIcIOUs]

No snowball fight

http://www.leoaffairs.com/featured/new-rochelle-police-viral-video-no-snowball-fight/

Well it seems to be a completely different story than what I initially reported. Context is everything. I'll be the first to say the officer did do a good job and attempting to apprehend the teen with a gun

 

[DJ_KiDDvIcIOUs]

Shocking, there really might have been a gun you say!?!


I don't care if it really WAS a snowball fight. It was reported to the officers as a gun related incident. The police responded cautiously and totally appropriately given the circumstances of the call they received...and there might have even been a gun and they didn't even shoot him as he ran away!

Funny how quick you are to comment on this yet I didn't hear a peep out of you for the cop that murdered a teen and threatened a grandma then the NYPD paid off the family for that incident

 

[Howlett]

Funny how quick you are to comment on this yet I didn't hear a peep out of you for the cop that murdered a teen and threatened a grandma then the NYPD paid off the family for that incident

Because that wasn't completely ridiculous like this one was. So much for your theory of me disagreeing with and having an excuse for all of your posts against police.