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Ned Flanders

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24. background checks aren't working

Tue Sep 16, 2014, 06:11 PM

Sep 2014

I was floored when my best friend from high school got a job with LA County Sheriff's department; I couldn't see how he possibly passed the background, drug, and psych tests. Last I saw him was at his wedding, to which he was almost late because we had to stop at his other girlfriend's house to bring diapers for his new baby.

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Another Out Of Control Cop Story, But This Cop May Have Messed With The Wrong Kid [View all] appleannie1 Sep 2014 OP

Good. This shit has to stop. Comrade Grumpy Sep 2014 #1

+1000 7962 Sep 2014 #36

Sadly the kid is in a coma because he had stopped breathing and was not given CPR appleannie1 Sep 2014 #2

Do we know yet why he stopped breathing? justiceischeap Sep 2014 #12

It could be either. NutmegYankee Sep 2014 #16

I just read an additional article, it was the Taser that led to a fatal cardiac event justiceischeap Sep 2014 #18

He may not have hit his head. cab67 Sep 2014 #20

I just mentioned eggshell skull because it applies in a case like this. NutmegYankee Sep 2014 #21

Very sad, but I am hoping this leads to change. Xyzse Sep 2014 #3

They're out of control. lpbk2713 Sep 2014 #4

Psychiatric evaluations and back ground checks as far back as grade school. These guys are bullies. jwirr Sep 2014 #6

background checks aren't working Ned Flanders Sep 2014 #24

my cousin failed a psych eval- and rightfully so. but his dad knew someone. bettyellen Sep 2014 #74

The problem with a lot of cops hifiguy Sep 2014 #10

self-selection. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Sep 2014 #27

great perpective on the ills with our societal and governmental behavior BREMPRO Sep 2014 #54

I think in part as you point out, it's 'profit'. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Sep 2014 #56

right, too big to fail syndrome BREMPRO Sep 2014 #60

I bet the Blue Line is going to *finally* have a break in it! Ghost in the Machine Sep 2014 #5

White kid, dad's a cop. This one will be investigated. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2014 #7

+ 10000 DocMac Sep 2014 #23

Amen Sparhawk60 Sep 2014 #40

Unfortunately, I have to agree. Raster Sep 2014 #76

How many before the DoJ figures out there is a problem? nm rhett o rick Sep 2014 #8

Right now the response would be ... lpbk2713 Sep 2014 #9

What's the betting they solve the problem dickthegrouch Sep 2014 #14

They don't use stickers like that. edgineered Sep 2014 #28

I hold no breath for Holder... (no pun intended) uponit7771 Sep 2014 #15

You mean you're "hoping" for actual "change?" villager Sep 2014 #26

I don't see real change on the horizon, but I will still rail for it. nm rhett o rick Sep 2014 #35

when are they gonna figure out BAD cops make them ALL LOOK BAD. same for doctors pansypoo53219 Sep 2014 #11

But they are all bad fbc Sep 2014 #25

I think this pretty much applies to any group. The Green Manalishi Sep 2014 #53

+100 librechik Sep 2014 #66

I hate saying this, but I'm happy the kid is white Cali_Democrat Sep 2014 #13

"Now people try to swiftly discredit them" justiceischeap Sep 2014 #19

verily, you speak the truth. BlancheSplanchnik Sep 2014 #29

On the flipside, that sadly reinforces the national subconscious notion that Blue_Tires Sep 2014 #59

American Law Enforcement - Is Out Of Control cantbeserious Sep 2014 #17

This is why I hate to read DocMac Sep 2014 #22

Pro tip- there arent. ncjustice80 Sep 2014 #46

i had the same thought.. he tazed the wrong kid Liberal_in_LA Sep 2014 #30

The young man is 17 which makes him a senior in high school. mackerel Sep 2014 #31

How can we defend ourselves against the police? CaptainTruth Sep 2014 #32

What do you get with a militarized police force: the likes of this when a boot-jacked, armed-to-the- indepat Sep 2014 #33

K&R. nt Guy Whitey Corngood Sep 2014 #34

Short video AuntPatsy Sep 2014 #37

Shoot Out between the KCPD and IPD rpannier Sep 2014 #38

They have forgot old man 76 Sep 2014 #39

video of the arrest Garion_55 Sep 2014 #41

I thought that all LEO's dotymed Sep 2014 #44

A lot of cops around here carry defibrillators in their units. Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2014 #68

The best argument for gun rights . . . Depaysement Sep 2014 #42

I think he is coming out of the coma leftyladyfrommo Sep 2014 #43

" Most of the bangers carry guns and are exceedingly dangerous." dotymed Sep 2014 #45

The cop's "You wanna mess with me?" comment suggests that it was more a matter tblue37 Sep 2014 #62

Missouri sucks. nt valerief Sep 2014 #47

I called it misery. Dont call me Shirley Sep 2014 #49

Perfect! valerief Sep 2014 #50

Although I think Kansas may be worse Dont call me Shirley Sep 2014 #52

No, it doesn't. leftyladyfrommo Sep 2014 #55

Sounds like you have too many psychotics with guns and badges. valerief Sep 2014 #57

My only experience has been with KC police and some of the smaller leftyladyfrommo Sep 2014 #58

Yeah, but the criminal in the OP was a cop. Same with Mike Brown. nt valerief Sep 2014 #61

There's more to this story. leftyladyfrommo Sep 2014 #63

Drugs are no reason to beat anyone when all the cop had to do was shoot the tires. valerief Sep 2014 #65

He didn't beat him. leftyladyfrommo Sep 2014 #67

Right. Other cops beat. Same "types" of results--injury. This is a systemic problem, not just valerief Sep 2014 #69

"Braced himself against the door" Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2014 #73

Police Depts: Stop hiring psychopaths who fantasize about playing a real-life version Dont call me Shirley Sep 2014 #48

Damn! Feral Child Sep 2014 #51

AFro America strawberries Sep 2014 #64

Your post is too ambiguous to answer directly: Feral Child Sep 2014 #70

let me rephrase strawberries Sep 2014 #72

Not clear yet? Feral Child Sep 2014 #75

nothing for you to address strawberries Sep 2014 #77

Oh, no. Feral Child Sep 2014 #78

Every cop should be in anger management classes every 6 months. Their job puts them in aggravating Pisces Sep 2014 #71

agree strawberries Sep 2014 #79

I don't know about every one - I think some places that don't have a high enough crime rate. hollysmom Sep 2014 #80