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Old 03-21-2013, 10:14 PM
 
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Old 03-22-2013, 12:09 AM
 
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LOL

Wow, his 15 minutes was even more short lived than I expected.

But I can't lie, the video of the belligerent alleybat being tased in front of her kids was an absolute riot; in a twisted (can't resist watching the train wreck unfold) type of way. I really should get out more!
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Old 03-22-2013, 10:07 AM
 
Location: The Greatest city on Earth: City of Atlanta Proper
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Was it even a surprise that this would eventually happen?
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Old 03-22-2013, 10:13 AM
 
Location: Kirkwood
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Its a shame that this guy got arrested. He was doing a job that none of us would want!
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Old 03-22-2013, 10:36 AM
 
Location: Atlanta
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That guy gets major props. Most importantly for bringing to the conversation Atlanta's BIGGEST SHAME - a haven of crime and scum a matter of 1-4 BLOCKS from City Hall, the State Capitol, and Federal Courts / Offices.

What a wonderfully perfect example as to why Government just sucks. If they wanted to stop the crime, it would be as easy to catch criminals as taking a small game hunter to a petting zoo. WHAT AN FN EMBARRASSMENT. People hate going downtown in large part due to the large criminal element that is seemingly allowed to thrive in what should be one of Atlanta's most interesting districts.

PATHETIC JOB APD. Until this is fixed, the department as a whole is an embarrassment. The city government as well. Any past and future investment into Underground Atlanta has and will be a waste until this area is fixed. No more money should be spent on that complex until the surrounding area is cleaned up. Otherwise it is as fruitful as burning money in a fire.

I'm very proud of our city. But this has got to stop. Much love to this guy. He may be crazy, but I am glad is doing the job our government has flat out failed to do.



(sorry for the e-yelling, but this topic deserves it.)
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Old 03-22-2013, 10:39 AM
 
Location: Atlanta
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Just a quick clarification this guy didn't work at the Underground he worked at Metro Mall, which is just down the block from Underground
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Old 03-22-2013, 10:55 AM
 
Location: West Cobb County, GA (Atlanta metro)
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I'm thinking there's someone out there who will see the followup to this story and hire him, though. Should you have to have someone like this to patrol your establishment? No. Do you need someone like this in certain areas down there? Yes. They've already lost a couple of tenants in that "mall" due to crime - let's see if it empties out now.
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Old 03-22-2013, 11:10 AM
 
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That guy had a tough job, I'm not sure too many people could deal with the people you see in his video daily. Hope he enjoys a sit behind the counter security gig in his next job LOL
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Old 03-22-2013, 11:48 AM
 
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This man had a thankless job.

You have to wonder how this will affect the mall's long term health.
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Old 03-22-2013, 02:55 PM
 
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Taser-carrying mall cop Darien Long granted bond


Taser-carrying mall cop Darien Long granted bond - Atlanta News, Weather, Traffic, and Sports | FOX 5
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