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ncjustice80

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90. Can we add no body armor to that?

Thu Aug 28, 2014, 12:23 PM

Aug 2014

I think the body armor emboldens them to use force. If they were actually worried about being stabbed or shot they would think twice about whether making the arrest was worth it!

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Cop attacks homeless, disabled woman; chokes her service dog. :(((( [View all] CoffeeCat Aug 2014 OP

Mercy shenmue Aug 2014 #1

noooo MFM008 Aug 2014 #21

I so understand where you're coming from. MoonRiver Aug 2014 #36

i think there is new information. THE COP DIDN'T CHOKE HER DOG ETC. dash cap video trueblue2007 Aug 2014 #42

It's more than apparent that neither reading delete_bush Aug 2014 #51

I watched. Thanks for posting the video. Duppers Aug 2014 #67

Nope. cvoogt Aug 2014 #86

The camera shows the woman holding the leash meathead Aug 2014 #88

hmm cvoogt Aug 2014 #89

even on full screen, i could not tell what is happening questionseverything Aug 2014 #91

There is a break in the video like you say. indie9197 Aug 2014 #101

Sticking this here. The dashcam released and does not corroborate her story Maraya1969 Aug 2014 #87

luckily they are both still alive. sucks when you need to say that, huh? dionysus Aug 2014 #2

Seriously... CoffeeCat Aug 2014 #6

and sometimes they just turn the dash camera off. at least here they havethat ability. dionysus Aug 2014 #8

Yeah, and that should be an admission of guilt. nt DocMac Aug 2014 #19

yes and no. in cases of brutality sure. i just got a ticket (legit ticket) and on the ticket papers dionysus Aug 2014 #100

If the woman has been charged with a crime, her defense attorney can EvolveOrConvolve Aug 2014 #28

Dear badge bunnies, badge backers cop-cultists and "cops" who will be nitpicking & defending this 951-Riverside Aug 2014 #3

"badge bunnies" LMFAO L0oniX Aug 2014 #10

+2 nomorenomore08 Aug 2014 #24

it's already way out of hand frylock Aug 2014 #34

Wow is this post awkward now that the dashcam footage is released mythology Aug 2014 #46

This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Aug 2014 #47

Very awkward indeed 951-Riverside Aug 2014 #49

All too many of these stories are showing us how the police treat those who are totally unable to jwirr Aug 2014 #4

I hope that woman can get legal help, maybe from Legal Aid The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2014 #5

Yeah--she should sue that cop for all he's got. Also, I think people who abuse animals should have Louisiana1976 Aug 2014 #33

When cops get sued the city that employs them pays the damages The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2014 #35

Damages should come out of the Policemen's Retirement Fund. Until this happens cops have no Booster Aug 2014 #38

YUP Bohunk68 Aug 2014 #76

Cops should face triple penalties Hari Seldon Aug 2014 #7

At this point . . . markpkessinger Aug 2014 #15

Screw that I say death penalty for crooked cops. ncjustice80 Aug 2014 #55

Agreed! Ned Flanders Aug 2014 #23

Anonymous to the rescue ???? SamKnause Aug 2014 #9

This woman has some serious mental issues madamvlb Aug 2014 #11

Yes, so........? daleanime Aug 2014 #18

Then I guess what he did to her wasn't so bad...? nomorenomore08 Aug 2014 #25

So let's just FUCK HER UP, right? hatrack Aug 2014 #26

Perhaps the poster could have phrased his/her post a bit more clearly, but . . . MrModerate Aug 2014 #32

Then I assume you are all for ALL cops wearing cameras and, after an altercation, that Booster Aug 2014 #39

Dashcams and lapel/eyeglass cams, for sure. MrModerate Aug 2014 #41

I agree that releasing it is complex, but not releasing it gives the authorities time to doctor it. Booster Aug 2014 #44

Post removed Post removed Aug 2014 #61

Explain why a longtime member should explain his/her moniker to you here on DU. Inkfreak Aug 2014 #74

Sorry for your Gotta Invent New Definitions Syndrome MrModerate Aug 2014 #82

In a properly functioning society we wouldn't be burdened by such as these. Enthusiast Aug 2014 #78

Well a good thing the cop choked the dog then, right? Javaman Aug 2014 #84

These police brutality headlines are starting to read like they're from the Onion. Chakab Aug 2014 #12

This one should be on the onion madville Aug 2014 #45

This message was self-deleted by its author lpbk2713 Aug 2014 #13

So they released the video... kimmylavin Aug 2014 #14

What so-called "good" cops . . . markpkessinger Aug 2014 #17

Which video did you watch that led you to the conclusion that she was stretching the truth? 951-Riverside Aug 2014 #20

I was just going to post this - ty 840high Aug 2014 #22

HUGE K & R !!! WillyT Aug 2014 #16

Really what good are these video cameras if they can withhold them after the fact?? lunasun Aug 2014 #27

+1,000 n/t LarryNM Aug 2014 #48

I don't understand why cops are so cruel and violent. Rex Aug 2014 #29

That is the prime question, isn't it? Seems epidemic. savannah43 Aug 2014 #30

I have been reading that there is an epidemic of cops using steroids. Since most corporations Booster Aug 2014 #40

K&R for police brutality exposure Blue Owl Aug 2014 #31

Seriously, why should it be a crime to panhandle? Rozlee Aug 2014 #37

Different societies deal with begging differently . . . MrModerate Aug 2014 #43

that isn't panhandling TorchTheWitch Aug 2014 #50

What I find interesting, and telling as well, delete_bush Aug 2014 #52

The OP posted the info she had at the time. Live and Learn Aug 2014 #53

If I posted this I would have, just as delete_bush Aug 2014 #56

I think most of us understood your point the first time you posted it. Live and Learn Aug 2014 #63

"I fail to see how telling the officer you have a permit to carry is a threat" delete_bush Aug 2014 #58

I wouldn't take that as a threat just a sign that you might need a doctor's help. Live and Learn Aug 2014 #62

Wow what kind of animal does that to a defenseless service dog? ncjustice80 Aug 2014 #54

Please tell me what the officer did to the delete_bush Aug 2014 #57

And once again, you are taking what the poster said out of context. Live and Learn Aug 2014 #64

They have released the video rpannier Aug 2014 #59

This thread is all over the place. nilesobek Aug 2014 #60

The Police in 2014 are thugs with guns and badges. Period. LeftOfWest Aug 2014 #65

Sure. But can we at least get the facts in first nilesobek Aug 2014 #66

Are you implying that the only solution Live and Learn Aug 2014 #68

No. My option would be to disarm the police, nilesobek Aug 2014 #70

I really like your answers. Anarchy has several meanings but as to the one you Live and Learn Aug 2014 #71

Most people around me in this area nilesobek Aug 2014 #72

I have considered it myself. Live and Learn Aug 2014 #75

Can we add no body armor to that? ncjustice80 Aug 2014 #90

If they werent as disgusting as pedophiles we woyldnt ncjustice80 Aug 2014 #79

Lord help me madmax Aug 2014 #69

He should have to support you with that job. nilesobek Aug 2014 #73

Kicked and recommended! Enthusiast Aug 2014 #77

She's not going to be homeless for long. Vinca Aug 2014 #80

Another day and another reason to dislike cops. n/t Hotler Aug 2014 #81

The Smaller (weaker) the Victim? fredamae Aug 2014 #83

video was released bigtonka Aug 2014 #85

Fucker. geardaddy Aug 2014 #92

Police these days are sometimes worse than the criminals. lark Aug 2014 #93

POLICE PEOPLE: Leave your violent insanity! Dont call me Shirley Aug 2014 #94

Is the dog ok? I can't bare to watch video..... glinda Aug 2014 #95

Dog is fine. Cop did not touch her at all. Helen Borg Aug 2014 #96

whew...thanks! glinda Aug 2014 #97

Terrible! Quantess Aug 2014 #98

Please, watch the video of the actual event... Helen Borg Aug 2014 #99