Police Union Defends Philadelphia Cop Who Punched Woman [View all]

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Just. Like. Clockwork.

Police unions are not like other unions. Not at all.

http://abcnews.go.com/US/police-union-defends-philadelphia-cop-punched-woman/story?id=17395836#.UG3V11H2BOs

A police union is coming to the defense of the Philadelphia cop who has been targeted for dismissal after he was caught on video punching a woman in the face.

It was originally announced that Lt. Jonathan Josey would be suspended for a month pending an Internal Affairs investigation. But less than two days later, Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey said he was taking "Commissioner's Direct Action" against Josey and that the officer would be dismissed.

A video posted on YouTube shows Josey punching a woman in the face and knocking her to the ground before she is led off bloodied and handcuffed.

The Fraternal Order of Police in Philadelphia is angered with the decision and how quickly it was made.