When I was taking Hapkido karate, the sensei told us that, there are nerves right at the hinge of the jaw, on both sides of the face. Sensei said that these are like a light switch that controls the power to the brain. And he said that, if you just hit the jaw with a halfway decent lick, and wiggle that jaw left to right, it will flip that switch and your opponent will be knocked right out on his feet. I never have had the chance to try it in a fight but that is exactly what that black cop did. Not that much power in the punch but he flipped the switch on 'ol Aunt Jemima.
When I was taking Hapkido karate, the sensei told us that, there are nerves right at the hinge of the jaw, on both sides of the face. Sensei said that these are like a light switch that controls the power to the brain. And he said that, if you just hit the jaw with a halfway decent lick, and wiggle that jaw left to right, it will flip that switch and your opponent will be knocked right out on his feet. I never have had the chance to try it in a fight but that is exactly what that black cop did. Not that much power in the punch but he flipped the switch on 'ol Aunt Jemima.
I think what knocked her out was her head hitting the concrete!
When I was taking Hapkido karate, the sensei told us that, there are nerves right at the hinge of the jaw, on both sides of the face. Sensei said that these are like a light switch that controls the power to the brain. And he said that, if you just hit the jaw with a halfway decent lick, and wiggle that jaw left to right, it will flip that switch and your opponent will be knocked right out on his feet. I never have had the chance to try it in a fight but that is exactly what that black cop did. Not that much power in the punch but he flipped the switch on 'ol Aunt Jemima.
Not sure what the Japanese word for it would be, but here we call it a sucker punch.
When I was taking Hapkido karate, the sensei told us that, there are nerves right at the hinge of the jaw, on both sides of the face. Sensei said that these are like a light switch that controls the power to the brain. And he said that, if you just hit the jaw with a halfway decent lick, and wiggle that jaw left to right, it will flip that switch and your opponent will be knocked right out on his feet. I never have had the chance to try it in a fight but that is exactly what that black cop did. Not that much power in the punch but he flipped the switch on 'ol Aunt Jemima.
Seriously? You needed a sensei and someone to write a check for said sensei to know that? If you send me a check for $50 I'll tell you the secret about water.
When I was taking Hapkido karate, the sensei told us that, there are nerves right at the hinge of the jaw, on both sides of the face. Sensei said that these are like a light switch that controls the power to the brain. And he said that, if you just hit the jaw with a halfway decent lick, and wiggle that jaw left to right, it will flip that switch and your opponent will be knocked right out on his feet. I never have had the chance to try it in a fight but that is exactly what that black cop did. Not that much power in the punch but he flipped the switch on 'ol Aunt Jemima.
Seriously? You needed a sensei and someone to write a check for said sensei to know that? If you send me a check for $50 I'll tell you the secret about water.
Put aside, the 28 ounce bag of Lays potato chips, and the 12 back of Budweiser, and go take 2 years of Hapkido, and then get back to me.
When I was taking Hapkido karate, the sensei told us that, there are nerves right at the hinge of the jaw, on both sides of the face. Sensei said that these are like a light switch that controls the power to the brain. And he said that, if you just hit the jaw with a halfway decent lick, and wiggle that jaw left to right, it will flip that switch and your opponent will be knocked right out on his feet. I never have had the chance to try it in a fight but that is exactly what that black cop did. Not that much power in the punch but he flipped the switch on 'ol Aunt Jemima.
Seriously? You needed a sensei and someone to write a check for said sensei to know that? If you send me a check for $50 I'll tell you the secret about water.
Put aside, the 28 ounce bag of Lays potato chips, and the 12 back of Budweiser, and go take 2 years of Hapkido, and then get back to me.
Ok Karen. Sorry you didn't have a daddy growing up, or perhaps you had two. Either way, you gals on the Campfire are truly an estrogen driven group.
I have no idea what that means, but I'm assuming you have homosexual tendencies.
Apparently, others have found you to be a fûck’n idiot.
Based on your lack of reading comprehension across multiple threads. You are either a sock puppet for a sad, former member who was run off. Or, you’re just an ignorant tool.
You can pick whichever from the above two.....Now fûck off! 😎
I love instant justice. Read the idiotic comments below the video. If this is the mindset of inner city blacks, they will never get out of the 'hood. The 'hood has infected their brains.
What I saw was an empty hand strike in a situation where a baton strike would have not been an over reaction. This "lady" was attacking an armed uniformed officer.
she might be a female but that was no lady it " the beast " deserved what it got. the police officer did the right thing too ,that worthless mayor was wrong too !
And was relieved of duty because cops are cowardly and like to beat up innocent people.
You're about as phugging stupid as stupid gets. Good thing she wasn't innocent... clearly guilty of assaulting a police officer. That incident is a microcosm of the so called race/police problem in this country. A certain segment of the population feels entitled to act out with impunity, spurred on by bottom feeding politicians, and eventually the people who risk their lives to protect and serve said segment hit their limit. Not saying the cop was right, but she is far from an innocent victim.
When I was taking Hapkido karate, the sensei told us that, there are nerves right at the hinge of the jaw, on both sides of the face. Sensei said that these are like a light switch that controls the power to the brain. And he said that, if you just hit the jaw with a halfway decent lick, and wiggle that jaw left to right, it will flip that switch and your opponent will be knocked right out on his feet. I never have had the chance to try it in a fight but that is exactly what that black cop did. Not that much power in the punch but he flipped the switch on 'ol Aunt Jemima.
Seriously? You needed a sensei and someone to write a check for said sensei to know that? If you send me a check for $50 I'll tell you the secret about water.
Put aside, the 28 ounce bag of Lays potato chips, and the 12 back of Budweiser, and go take 2 years of Hapkido, and then get back to me.
The black officer has been suspended from duty. The mayor finds his actions disturbing.
If this is true (and I'm not doubting it one bit) anyone know if there's a go fund me for the black officer? He was protecting another officer being assaulted and I'd bet that his union will get him complete back pay and reinstatement but I'd be willing to kick in a few bucks to help him out.
Minimum force necessary to compel compliance is a common guiding principle. Retaliation, while it may feel good, may not be the best way to end conflicts.
The black officer has been suspended from duty. The mayor finds his actions disturbing.
If this is true (and I'm not doubting it one bit) anyone know if there's a go fund me for the black officer? He was protecting another officer being assaulted and I'd bet that his union will get him complete back pay and reinstatement but I'd be willing to kick in a few bucks to help him out.
Black cop placed on a desk job while they investigate. Liberal Mayor says the cops actions were uncalled for...
The black officer has been suspended from duty. The mayor finds his actions disturbing.
If this is true (and I'm not doubting it one bit) anyone know if there's a go fund me for the black officer? He was protecting another officer being assaulted and I'd bet that his union will get him complete back pay and reinstatement but I'd be willing to kick in a few bucks to help him out.
Black cop placed on a desk job while they investigate. Liberal Mayor says the cops actions were uncalled for...
Minimum force necessary to compel compliance is a common guiding principle. Retaliation, while it may feel good, may not be the best way to end conflicts.
It was definitely the quickest way. I would have positively loved seeing her get tasered and watched her face bounce when she met mother earth.
The black officer has been suspended from duty. The mayor finds his actions disturbing.
If this is true (and I'm not doubting it one bit) anyone know if there's a go fund me for the black officer? He was protecting another officer being assaulted and I'd bet that his union will get him complete back pay and reinstatement but I'd be willing to kick in a few bucks to help him out.
Black cop placed on a desk job while they investigate. Liberal Mayor says the cops actions were uncalled for...
You are on a panel that will decide the officer's fate. Here is the city of Baltimore UOF policy. Apply it to what you saw and make your determination as to whether or not the actions were consistent with policy.
You are on a panel that will decide the officer's fate. Here is the city of Baltimore UOF policy. Apply it to what you saw and make your determination as to whether or not the actions were consistent with policy.
So, if she had been firing a gun and only wounding the cop should he be in trouble for firing back, especially if his bullet killed her? Does he get to shoot back only for each of her shots?
I think he only responded with equal force. She just wasnt tough enough to take what she was handing out.
You are on a panel that will decide the officer's fate. Here is the city of Baltimore UOF policy. Apply it to what you saw and make your determination as to whether or not the actions were consistent with policy.
One could argue a few years ago under those guidelines that the force used was not excessive. She struck the cop twice in the head while unproved and the black cop tried to restrain her. She was definitely going back for more attacks on the officer before the black cop stopped her violent attack.
Rememebr the carotid artery is located near where she attacked the officer and you know so was potentially a deadly strike. lol
But in this political climate he is screwed if white. The black cop's blackness will save the him though in Baltimore.
You are on a panel that will decide the officer's fate. Here is the city of Baltimore UOF policy. Apply it to what you saw and make your determination as to whether or not the actions were consistent with policy.
One could argue a few years ago under those guidelines that the force used was not excessive. She struck the cop twice in the head which has the carotid artery you know so was potentially a deadly strike. lol
But in this political climate he is screwed if white. The black cop's blackness will save the him though in Baltimore.
She could certainly ruin an ear or cause a blind eye from retinal detachment or traumatic neoovascular or hemorrhagic glaucoma.
Id love to buy both of those cops a beer. Baltimore is a schithole to work in as an LEO. Still have friends that work for the Baltimore PD. All retiring at first chance.
You are on a panel that will decide the officer's fate. Here is the city of Baltimore UOF policy. Apply it to what you saw and make your determination as to whether or not the actions were consistent with policy.
One could argue a few years ago under those guidelines that the force used was not excessive. She struck the cop twice in the head while unproved and the black cop tried to restrain her. She was definitely going back for more attacks on the officer before the black cop stopped her violent attack.
Rememebr the carotid artery is located near where she attacked the officer and you know so was potentially a deadly strike. lol
But in this political climate he is screwed if white. The black cop's blackness will save the him though in Baltimore.
The proportionality clause makes it difficult for the officer.
Proportional — Proportionality measures whether the force used by the member is rationally related to the level of resistance or aggression confronting the member.
A head strike that renders a person unconscious in response to head strikes that didn't seem to phase the officer who received the strikes.
You are on a panel that will decide the officer's fate. Here is the city of Baltimore UOF policy. Apply it to what you saw and make your determination as to whether or not the actions were consistent with policy.
Those ROE are a no win for a cop...Fat rhino assaults white officer, twice.
Cop...Rhino, you’re under arrest for assaulting a LEO. I need you to place both hands behind your back....Rhino -Fûck you!
Now cop escalating with words....Cop to Rhino, if you don’t put your arms behind your back and follow my direction, I will be forced to mace you.
Rhino, to cop...you ain’t gonna touch me mother fûcker. Cop removes OC and shows it to the Rhino. Cop, to Rhino....Get on the ground and place your hands behind your back or I’m hitting you with mace.
Rhino to cop.....Fuuuck ————Stream of spray, hits Rhino, she runs, bucks, flails, and cries, cop’s tackle her to the ground and cuff Rhino.
Rhino, I cannot breath...Sustains road rash, bruises and hematomas from being physically placed into custody.
Black Rhino claims she was beaten, slammed to the concrete and wrongfully arrested. Twitter feed goes viral, mayor of Baltimore places 2 cops on administrative leave, pending investigation.
No win for a cop trying to take a combative person into custody.
You are on a panel that will decide the officer's fate. Here is the city of Baltimore UOF policy. Apply it to what you saw and make your determination as to whether or not the actions were consistent with policy.
This is the only thing that would concern me: "12. Retaliatory Force. Members are prohibited from using force against persons engaged in First Amendment protected activities or to punish persons for fleeing, resisting arrest or assaulting a member, or for any other reason (See Policy 804, First Amendment Protected Activity)."
I never would have considered rioting, looting, and murder as protected by the First, but seems some can make that ridiculous leap.
OK, you have a full grown out of control violent person physically attacking armed law enforcement officers. There is a distinct possibility that she will try to take a gun from one of the officers. She is not acting rational. She is dangerous to the officers, the other rioters, and herself. She needs to be controlled as quickly as possible. Cops wearing accessible weapons have no business grappling with violent persons. Those officers were in a no-win situation with rioting savages on one side and an appeasing mayor and police administration on the other.
Unless you are the officer receiving those strikes you cannot just make that assumption. One could easily argue the other officer acted out of instinct and training because the counter strike was so fast and he was trying to come to the aid other officer who was being violently attacked. and , who had his hands down in non provoking manner trying to defuse the situation. Obviously diffusing the situation did not work and an escalation of force is needed. . He ( the black officer) already made an attempt to restrain her and she broke the restraining hold and violently struck the other officer the head again. Strikes to the head are serious. The officer hit her once to stop the threat and immediately stopped when the threat was contained. Being a female does not give you the right to commit aggravated assault on a police with intent to cause bodily harm which is a felony.
And you have to take into account the totality of the circumstances in Baltimore that evening. where the police were working trying keep calm and protect the citizenery despite the risk carried by them. Police were were being attacked by very violent protestors and were burining down buildings, vehicles, attacking innocent citizens nearby, and protestors were calling for cops to be killed. etc
I see this as easily defensible by an attorney
Originally Posted by PaulBarnard
Originally Posted by ribka
Originally Posted by PaulBarnard
You are on a panel that will decide the officer's fate. Here is the city of Baltimore UOF policy. Apply it to what you saw and make your determination as to whether or not the actions were consistent with policy.
One could argue a few years ago under those guidelines that the force used was not excessive. She struck the cop twice in the head while unproved and the black cop tried to restrain her. She was definitely going back for more attacks on the officer before the black cop stopped her violent attack.
Rememebr the carotid artery is located near where she attacked the officer and you know so was potentially a deadly strike. lol
But in this political climate he is screwed if white. The black cop's blackness will save the him though in Baltimore.
The proportionality clause makes it difficult for the officer.
Proportional — Proportionality measures whether the force used by the member is rationally related to the level of resistance or aggression confronting the member.
A head strike that renders a person unconscious in response to head strikes that didn't seem to phase the officer who received the strikes.
Unless you are the officer receiving those strikes you cannot just make that assumption. One could easily argue the other officer acted out of instinct and training because the counter strike was so fast and he was trying to come to the aid other officer who was being violently attacked. and , who had his hands down in non provoking manner trying to defuse the situation. Obviously diffusing the situation did not work and an escalation of force is needed. . He ( the black officer) already made an attempt to restrain her and she broke the restraining hold and violently struck the other officer the head again. Strikes to the head are serious. The officer hit her once to stop the threat and immediately stopped when the threat was contained. Being a female does not give you the right to commit aggravated assault on a police with intent to cause bodily harm which is a felony.
And you have to take into account the totality of the circumstances in Baltimore that evening. where the police were working trying keep calm and protect the citizenery despite the risk carried by them. Police were were being attacked by very violent protestors and were burining down buildings, vehicles, attacking innocent citizens nearby, and protestors were calling for cops to be killed. etc
I see this as easily defensible by an attorney
Originally Posted by PaulBarnard
Originally Posted by ribka
Originally Posted by PaulBarnard
You are on a panel that will decide the officer's fate. Here is the city of Baltimore UOF policy. Apply it to what you saw and make your determination as to whether or not the actions were consistent with policy.
One could argue a few years ago under those guidelines that the force used was not excessive. She struck the cop twice in the head while unproved and the black cop tried to restrain her. She was definitely going back for more attacks on the officer before the black cop stopped her violent attack.
Rememebr the carotid artery is located near where she attacked the officer and you know so was potentially a deadly strike. lol
But in this political climate he is screwed if white. The black cop's blackness will save the him though in Baltimore.
The proportionality clause makes it difficult for the officer.
Proportional — Proportionality measures whether the force used by the member is rationally related to the level of resistance or aggression confronting the member.
A head strike that renders a person unconscious in response to head strikes that didn't seem to phase the officer who received the strikes.
It can really go either way. The UOF policy cannot be viewed in a vacuum. As you well know, training comes into play as well. Officer actions are guided by the law, policy, training and experience.
If that happened on a sunny afternoon in Baltimore with no looting, violence, death threats, attacks on fellow officers etc I could see the strike was not justified if she assaulted the officer only one time.
Of course they are guided by training. They both used a low level of force multiple times as they are trained ( verbal commands, hands down in a non threatening manner, gentle restraining methods) to deescalate the situation which was deteriorating quickly and and the assailant would not stop her attacks so the next level of force was justified.
What was the cop supposed to do? I hope the city charges her with felony assault ( they won't because she's a black woman) and I hope the cop she violently struck twice files a civil lawsuit against her even though she won't have a pot to piss in because her life was a series of bad and ignorant choices.
Originally Posted by PaulBarnard
Originally Posted by ribka
Unless you are the officer receiving those strikes you cannot just make that assumption. One could easily argue the other officer acted out of instinct and training because the counter strike was so fast and he was trying to come to the aid other officer who was being violently attacked. and , who had his hands down in non provoking manner trying to defuse the situation. Obviously diffusing the situation did not work and an escalation of force is needed. . He ( the black officer) already made an attempt to restrain her and she broke the restraining hold and violently struck the other officer the head again. Strikes to the head are serious. The officer hit her once to stop the threat and immediately stopped when the threat was contained. Being a female does not give you the right to commit aggravated assault on a police with intent to cause bodily harm which is a felony.
And you have to take into account the totality of the circumstances in Baltimore that evening. where the police were working trying keep calm and protect the citizenery despite the risk carried by them. Police were were being attacked by very violent protestors and were burining down buildings, vehicles, attacking innocent citizens nearby, and protestors were calling for cops to be killed. etc
I see this as easily defensible by an attorney
Originally Posted by PaulBarnard
Originally Posted by ribka
Originally Posted by PaulBarnard
You are on a panel that will decide the officer's fate. Here is the city of Baltimore UOF policy. Apply it to what you saw and make your determination as to whether or not the actions were consistent with policy.
One could argue a few years ago under those guidelines that the force used was not excessive. She struck the cop twice in the head while unproved and the black cop tried to restrain her. She was definitely going back for more attacks on the officer before the black cop stopped her violent attack.
Rememebr the carotid artery is located near where she attacked the officer and you know so was potentially a deadly strike. lol
But in this political climate he is screwed if white. The black cop's blackness will save the him though in Baltimore.
The proportionality clause makes it difficult for the officer.
Proportional — Proportionality measures whether the force used by the member is rationally related to the level of resistance or aggression confronting the member.
A head strike that renders a person unconscious in response to head strikes that didn't seem to phase the officer who received the strikes.
It can really go either way. The UOF policy cannot be viewed in a vacuum. As you well know, training comes into play as well. Officer actions are guided by the law, policy, training and experience.
Minimum force necessary to compel compliance is a common guiding principle. Retaliation, while it may feel good, may not be the best way to end conflicts.
It's not retaliation when it's in response to a pattern that's repeated itself, and shows no sign of being over. The purpose of the punch was to deter further violence, which appeared (by a pattern just observed) to be an ongoing event unless stopped by a counter force.
Minimum force necessary to compel compliance is a common guiding principle. Retaliation, while it may feel good, may not be the best way to end conflicts.
It's not retaliation when it's in response to a pattern that's repeated itself, and shows no sign of being over. The purpose of the punch was to deter further violence, which appeared (by a pattern just observed) to be an ongoing event unless stopped by a counter force.
Minimum force techniques were used repeatedly by the officers and it did NOT stop the assailant's repeated attacks on the officer. Some people don't get it
Minimum force necessary to compel compliance is a common guiding principle. Retaliation, while it may feel good, may not be the best way to end conflicts.
It's not retaliation when it's in response to a pattern that's repeated itself, and shows no sign of being over. The purpose of the punch was to deter further violence, which appeared (by a pattern just observed) to be an ongoing event unless stopped by a counter force.
Minimum force techniques were used repeatedly by the officers and it did NOT stop the assailant's repeated attacks on the officer. Some people don't get it
It can really go either way. The UOF policy cannot be viewed in a vacuum. As you well know, training comes into play as well. Officer actions are guided by the law, policy, training and experience.
Many UOF policy’s have been designed to better protect the city, and agency, while leaving the cop strung out on a weak tether, that the city attorneys will almost always cut.
These policies are part of the reason the cop is a neutered dog with narrow margins for lethal force, even to protect themselves or fellow officers.
Understandable, the general public, if not ignorant, knows a cop coming to save their life, is like buying a winning scratch-off ticket.
Maybe, they’ll stop the event, if the UOF and ROE allow for it.
Minimum force necessary to compel compliance is a common guiding principle. Retaliation, while it may feel good, may not be the best way to end conflicts.
It's not retaliation when it's in response to a pattern that's repeated itself, and shows no sign of being over. The purpose of the punch was to deter further violence, which appeared (by a pattern just observed) to be an ongoing event unless stopped by a counter force.
Minimum force techniques were used repeatedly by the officers and it did NOT stop the assailant's repeated attacks on the officer. Some people don't get it
I think the officer can make a strong case that his actions were consistent with policy. I can also say that based on my training and my read of that situation, that is not what I would have done. My read is that she was a very low threat of much harm. One way or another, she would have been arrested. Nobody should get away with that kind of assault on an officer.
The black officer has been suspended from duty. The mayor finds his actions disturbing.
If this is true (and I'm not doubting it one bit) anyone know if there's a go fund me for the black officer? He was protecting another officer being assaulted and I'd bet that his union will get him complete back pay and reinstatement but I'd be willing to kick in a few bucks to help him out.
Black cop placed on a desk job while they investigate. Liberal Mayor says the cops actions were uncalled for...
A head strike can be considered potentially deadly force and therefore discouraged unless deadly force is called for. It occurs to me that the lady attacking the officer was using potentially deadly force and had to be neutralized quickly. She wasn't through and obviously somewhat deranged. Officers are trained in force continuum and I believe a pretty good argument could be made that striking the lady on the head was justified. What I'm wondering is why wasn't the officer who was being attacked defending himself. Maybe he was afraid of getting suspended.
You are on a panel that will decide the officer's fate. Here is the city of Baltimore UOF policy. Apply it to what you saw and make your determination as to whether or not the actions were consistent with policy.
This is the only thing that would concern me: "12. Retaliatory Force. Members are prohibited from using force against persons engaged in First Amendment protected activities or to punish persons for fleeing, resisting arrest or assaulting a member, or for any other reason (See Policy 804, First Amendment Protected Activity)."
I never would have considered rioting, looting, and murder as protected by the First, but seems some can make that ridiculous leap.
I would say: she was being arrested while being combative. Once she is down, handcuffed, etc, you cannot retaliate. She was not under anyone's control (including maybe her own) when she got clocked.
Have not been on a jury for that, but that's how I read it from watching the video.
A head strike can be considered potentially deadly force and therefore discouraged unless deadly force is called for. It occurs to me that the lady attacking the officer was using potentially deadly force and had to be neutralized quickly. She wasn't through and obviously somewhat deranged. Officers are trained in force continuum and I believe a pretty good argument could be made that striking the lady on the head was justified. What I'm wondering is why wasn't the officer who was being attacked defending himself. Maybe he was afraid of getting suspended.
The white officer that she assaulted, knew if he defended himself ,he would be prosecuted by the black mayor of Baltimore and sent to prison
The black officer has been suspended from duty. The mayor finds his actions disturbing.
I would have found it very disturbing if he had done nothing just like the white cop. Or is the mayor willing to admit he had given a stand down order???
A head strike can be considered potentially deadly force and therefore discouraged unless deadly force is called for. It occurs to me that the lady attacking the officer was using potentially deadly force and had to be neutralized quickly. She wasn't through and obviously somewhat deranged. Officers are trained in force continuum and I believe a pretty good argument could be made that striking the lady on the head was justified. What I'm wondering is why wasn't the officer who was being attacked defending himself. Maybe he was afraid of getting suspended.
A head strike can be considered potentially deadly force and therefore discouraged unless deadly force is called for. It occurs to me that the lady attacking the officer was using potentially deadly force and had to be neutralized quickly. She wasn't through and obviously somewhat deranged. Officers are trained in force continuum and I believe a pretty good argument could be made that striking the lady on the head was justified. What I'm wondering is why wasn't the officer who was being attacked defending himself. Maybe he was afraid of getting suspended.
The white officer that she assaulted, knew if he defended himself ,he would be prosecuted by the black mayor of Baltimore and sent to prison
The white cop got slapped hard in the face. He somewhat turned away, and began rubbing his cheek. As if to say "I can't believe she slapped me." While he was rubbing his cheek she whacked him again on the other cheek. This pudgy cop knows nothing about self defense, and how to block a punch. She was telegraphing her slaps from a mile away.
The white cop got slapped hard in the face. He somewhat turned away, and began rubbing his cheek. As if to say "I can't believe she slapped me." While he was rubbing his cheek she whacked him again on the other cheek. This pudgy cop knows nothing about self defense, and how to block a punch. She was telegraphing her slaps from a mile away.
If that white cop laid a hand on her it would be leading news on CNN and he and his family would get death threats and he would have to resign and live in anonymity
The black officer has been suspended from duty. The mayor finds his actions disturbing.
I would have found it very disturbing if he had done nothing just like the white cop. Or is the mayor willing to admit he had given a stand down order???
The black cop gets to go home, drink beer, get paid, get a reprimand and go back to work after things settle down.
A head strike can be considered potentially deadly force and therefore discouraged unless deadly force is called for. It occurs to me that the lady attacking the officer was using potentially deadly force and had to be neutralized quickly. She wasn't through and obviously somewhat deranged. Officers are trained in force continuum and I believe a pretty good argument could be made that striking the lady on the head was justified. What I'm wondering is why wasn't the officer who was being attacked defending himself. Maybe he was afraid of getting suspended.
The white officer that she assaulted, knew if he defended himself ,he would be prosecuted by the black mayor of Baltimore and sent to prison
Maybe the white officer should go into another line of work. Like knitting and sewing. Or maybe flight attendant.
At least mace to the face.
Or pepper spray.
Which way was the wind blowing? Great idea but when you pepper spray someone you always get some on yourself. In that situation, surrounded by looters that want to kill you, you need your eye sight and the ability to breath. A lot of Dept s don't even use pepper spray anymore because its not effective.
A head strike can be considered potentially deadly force and therefore discouraged unless deadly force is called for. It occurs to me that the lady attacking the officer was using potentially deadly force and had to be neutralized quickly. She wasn't through and obviously somewhat deranged. Officers are trained in force continuum and I believe a pretty good argument could be made that striking the lady on the head was justified. What I'm wondering is why wasn't the officer who was being attacked defending himself. Maybe he was afraid of getting suspended.
The white officer that she assaulted, knew if he defended himself ,he would be prosecuted by the black mayor of Baltimore and sent to prison
Here is the BS reply I received from the Mayor finally:
Good afternoon,
I believe the first officer, who was struck multiple times by the woman, showed remarkable restraint by not retaliating as he was being assaulted. However, while I appreciate your perspective, the woman should have been placed under arrest and not assaulted. Our system of justice does not involve the concept of an 'eye for an eye.'
I have spoken with Commissioner Michael Harrison and the officer who struck the woman has been removed from police duties. I've also asked Commissioner Harrison to relay a simple message to his command staff and to officers from across the City: sound, constitutional policing is the only acceptable way we're going to do things here in Baltimore under my watch. We're working to build the best police department in the country and we don't have room for error.
Here is the BS reply I received from the Mayor finally:
Good afternoon,
I believe the first officer, who was struck multiple times by the woman, showed remarkable restraint by not retaliating as he was being assaulted. However, while I appreciate your perspective, the woman should have been placed under arrest and not assaulted. Our system of justice does not involve the concept of an 'eye for an eye.'
I have spoken with Commissioner Michael Harrison and the officer who struck the woman has been removed from police duties. I've also asked Commissioner Harrison to relay a simple message to his command staff and to officers from across the City: sound, constitutional policing is the only acceptable way we're going to do things here in Baltimore under my watch. We're working to build the best police department in the country and we don't have room for error.
Mayor Young
Translation:
Our Police are not allowed to defend themselves against felons any more. Nor are they allowed to use the force necessary to conduct an arrest.
Furthermore, they should have known that the standing orders were to let them do whatever they wanted to do, up to and including assault and killing of our Police.