Attack of the 14-year-old black girl, coming to a theater near you!

othershoe1030 wrote:As a point of information I heard last week that the cop who was seen mishandling the pool party situation had earlier that same day been called out to two suicide calls. One involved a man who shot himself in front of his family and the other had to do with a person who did (or was threatening to) jump off of a roof. According to what I'm reading he was successful in talking the person off of the roof.

I'm posting this because I didn't know if this information had come up previously. I am not usually on the side of the police when they act inappropriately and in this case I would find fault with the procedures the police force is functioning under, namely that it would seem to be in the best interests of the police and the public that an officer who is involved in such high stress incidents as the two suicide calls at least be required to return to the station and fill out some reports before going out on calls again. I suppose staffing requirements play in to this but really we are asking a lot of these people.

othershoe1030 wrote:I completely agree that his behavior was unwarranted. I think it is just another example of policing practices being in need of review and improvement. There needs to be more training, more screening and better procedures so officers and the public are not put in situations that result in undue force and fatal outcomes.

Joanimaroni wrote:

othershoe1030 wrote:I completely agree that his behavior was unwarranted. I think it is just another example of policing practices being in need of review and improvement. There needs to be more training, more screening and better procedures so officers and the public are not put in situations that result in undue force and fatal outcomes.

I guess it is easy to turn on and off your emotions and adrenalin.  On a side note I would be interested in knowing how the call was dispatched.

Wordslinger wrote:

Joanimaroni wrote:

othershoe1030 wrote:I completely agree that his behavior was unwarranted. I think it is just another example of policing practices being in need of review and improvement. There needs to be more training, more screening and better procedures so officers and the public are not put in situations that result in undue force and fatal outcomes.

I guess it is easy to turn on and off your emotions and adrenalin.  On a side note I would be interested in knowing how the call was dispatched.

Then do the research and follow the facts.  It appears you want to justify the cop's unforgivable action against an unarmed, bikini clad 14-year-old black girl.  Why?  What in the world would justify the way he manhandled her?  She has no weapon and did not strike at him in the film.  The cop was in the wrong here, and if you want to defend the bastard, you're in the wrong too.

2seaoat wrote:I am impressed with the man giving a timely resignation.  He will be successful in other careers, but police work where you must control your emotions can make a person who is 90% stable make huge mistakes 10% of the time.  You want folks to be screened who can control their  emotions 99% of the time, and there is no such thing as the perfect human being or police officer, but with screening and training we can make vast improvements.

Wordslinger wrote:

othershoe1030 wrote:As a point of information I heard last week that the cop who was seen mishandling the pool party situation had earlier that same day been called out to two suicide calls. One involved a man who shot himself in front of his family and the other had to do with a person who did (or was threatening to) jump off of a roof. According to what I'm reading he was successful in talking the person off of the roof.

I'm posting this because I didn't know if this information had come up previously. I am not usually on the side of the police when they act inappropriately and in this case I would find fault with the procedures the police force is functioning under, namely that it would seem to be in the best interests of the police and the public that an officer who is involved in such high stress incidents as the two suicide calls at least be required to return to the station and fill out some reports before going out on calls again. I suppose staffing requirements play in to this but really we are asking a lot of these people.

I saw the story on the incidents this cop had to deal with just prior to the ruckus at the pool.  You're right, no doubt he was disturbed at the time of the pool affair.  It still doesn't excuse his conduct with the girl -- he's a professional law enforcement officer wearing a gunbelt and with the power of life and death and all that implies.  The brutality he displayed against a black teenaged girl cannot be excused.

Markle wrote:

Wordslinger wrote:

othershoe1030 wrote:As a point of information I heard last week that the cop who was seen mishandling the pool party situation had earlier that same day been called out to two suicide calls. One involved a man who shot himself in front of his family and the other had to do with a person who did (or was threatening to) jump off of a roof. According to what I'm reading he was successful in talking the person off of the roof.

I'm posting this because I didn't know if this information had come up previously. I am not usually on the side of the police when they act inappropriately and in this case I would find fault with the procedures the police force is functioning under, namely that it would seem to be in the best interests of the police and the public that an officer who is involved in such high stress incidents as the two suicide calls at least be required to return to the station and fill out some reports before going out on calls again. I suppose staffing requirements play in to this but really we are asking a lot of these people.

I saw the story on the incidents this cop had to deal with just prior to the ruckus at the pool.  You're right, no doubt he was disturbed at the time of the pool affair.  It still doesn't excuse his conduct with the girl -- he's a professional law enforcement officer wearing a gunbelt and with the power of life and death and all that implies.  The brutality he displayed against a black teenaged girl cannot be excused.

It wasn't a "ruckus" it was darn near a riot the police broke up.  Uninvited kids were coming from all over to an event.  Fights had already broken out and numerous people had called 911.  

As you know all she had to do was comply.  Problem solved.

The officer was also rushed by at least two guys.

I feel terrible for the cop.  He is an excellent officer and said, like I'm sure many others are saying, screw it, if I can't do my job when I'm in danger and no one has my back, let's see how they like slow or no response.

Wordslinger wrote:

Markle wrote:

Wordslinger wrote:

othershoe1030 wrote:As a point of information I heard last week that the cop who was seen mishandling the pool party situation had earlier that same day been called out to two suicide calls. One involved a man who shot himself in front of his family and the other had to do with a person who did (or was threatening to) jump off of a roof. According to what I'm reading he was successful in talking the person off of the roof.

I'm posting this because I didn't know if this information had come up previously. I am not usually on the side of the police when they act inappropriately and in this case I would find fault with the procedures the police force is functioning under, namely that it would seem to be in the best interests of the police and the public that an officer who is involved in such high stress incidents as the two suicide calls at least be required to return to the station and fill out some reports before going out on calls again. I suppose staffing requirements play in to this but really we are asking a lot of these people.

I saw the story on the incidents this cop had to deal with just prior to the ruckus at the pool.  You're right, no doubt he was disturbed at the time of the pool affair.  It still doesn't excuse his conduct with the girl -- he's a professional law enforcement officer wearing a gunbelt and with the power of life and death and all that implies.  The brutality he displayed against a black teenaged girl cannot be excused.

It wasn't a "ruckus" it was darn near a riot the police broke up.  Uninvited kids were coming from all over to an event.  Fights had already broken out and numerous people had called 911.  

As you know all she had to do was comply.  Problem solved.

The officer was also rushed by at least two guys.

I feel terrible for the cop.  He is an excellent officer and said, like I'm sure many others are saying, screw it, if I can't do my job when I'm in danger and no one has my back, let's see how they like slow or no response.

Frankly, I don't give a damn if World War III broke out at that pool.  Slamming a 14-year-old girl's head into the sidewalk and leaning on her back with your knees is despicable.  F*** that cop and all who defend the b*****.  If the shoe fits, wear it.

Markle wrote:

Wordslinger wrote:

Markle wrote:

Wordslinger wrote:

othershoe1030 wrote:As a point of information I heard last week that the cop who was seen mishandling the pool party situation had earlier that same day been called out to two suicide calls. One involved a man who shot himself in front of his family and the other had to do with a person who did (or was threatening to) jump off of a roof. According to what I'm reading he was successful in talking the person off of the roof.

I'm posting this because I didn't know if this information had come up previously. I am not usually on the side of the police when they act inappropriately and in this case I would find fault with the procedures the police force is functioning under, namely that it would seem to be in the best interests of the police and the public that an officer who is involved in such high stress incidents as the two suicide calls at least be required to return to the station and fill out some reports before going out on calls again. I suppose staffing requirements play in to this but really we are asking a lot of these people.

I saw the story on the incidents this cop had to deal with just prior to the ruckus at the pool.  You're right, no doubt he was disturbed at the time of the pool affair.  It still doesn't excuse his conduct with the girl -- he's a professional law enforcement officer wearing a gunbelt and with the power of life and death and all that implies.  The brutality he displayed against a black teenaged girl cannot be excused.

It wasn't a "ruckus" it was darn near a riot the police broke up.  Uninvited kids were coming from all over to an event.  Fights had already broken out and numerous people had called 911.  

As you know all she had to do was comply.  Problem solved.

The officer was also rushed by at least two guys.

I feel terrible for the cop.  He is an excellent officer and said, like I'm sure many others are saying, screw it, if I can't do my job when I'm in danger and no one has my back, let's see how they like slow or no response.

Frankly, I don't give a damn if World War III broke out at that pool.  Slamming a 14-year-old girl's head into the sidewalk and leaning on her back with your knees is despicable.  F*** that cop and all who defend the b*****.  If the shoe fits, wear it.

As you know all she had to do was comply.  Problem solved.

You're so cute when you get your panties in a knot!