Cop guns down 18 year old mentally ill kid for holding a screwdriver (interview, attorneys)

[InformedConsent]

Originally Posted by lifeexplorer

They are actually held accountable for wrongdoing but they aren't responsible if they fail to investigate or prevent crimes.

Not necessarily. Their brothers in blue frequently lie for them and cover their azzes. Some, if they repeat their wrongdoings enough, eventually are held accountable. But many aren't.

[Icy Tea]

Any settlement the family gets against the police should come directly from the police pension fund. Not the police operating budget, not insurance( although I guess if insurance pays the claim they could then go after the pension fund) not the municipality.
When Fred the retired cop sees his pension reduced and Cliff sees that his pension will be reduced due to gross misconduct they'll be more inclined to weed out bad cops or problem officers who can no longer do the job. They won't cover for them.
You people wanted a police state where the government authorities can do as they wish, so stop complaining.

[2tall]

Now jaywalking and possession of a screwdriver are death sentences from Judge Dredd...

[T-310]

Oops.

[no1brownsfan]

Originally Posted by VLWH

If this is actually the way the incident went down, policeman C should be fired and face charges.

Yep.

[Gtownoe]

Originally Posted by Quick Enough

"Maybe NOW people will be outrage' Based on your constant anti-police posts. I'd bet you get "outraged' every time you see a cop.

I'm sorry if it offends you. Tell them to stop stepping all over the Constitution and to stop hurting citizens.

[Gtownoe]

Originally Posted by lifeexplorer

Incorrect. Police has no duty to do anything, be it investigating the crime or protecting any individual.

Police service is provided as a courtesy, meaning you get what you get and be thankful for what you get.

Damn. Seeing that we pay for it.

[Gtownoe]

Originally Posted by Icy Tea

Any settlement the family gets against the police should come directly from the police pension fund. Not the police operating budget, not insurance( although I guess if insurance pays the claim they could then go after the pension fund) not the municipality.
When Fred the retired cop sees his pension reduced and Cliff sees that his pension will be reduced due to gross misconduct they'll be more inclined to weed out bad cops or problem officers who can no longer do the job. They won't cover for them.
You people wanted a police state where the government authorities can do as they wish, so stop complaining.

I believe the settlement comes out of the city fund. It would be funded by ALL taxpayers.


I agree with your stance however.

[SpencerMtn]

One need only Google "Southport Cop" to see numerous reports on this murder. The chicken**** cops murder again, this time right in front of the kids parents! The kid was already subdued. The murdering scum that killed him had only been on the scene a few seconds. As usual other cops will do the so called investigating so the cop will probably walk, as usual.

Cops have declared war on Americans. It's past time for Americans to take the fight to them! They're all liars and cowards. They're all guilty of murder.

[Gtownoe]

But back on topic, we need to get rid of ALL internal investigations and start having 3rd party groups with citizens on the board to review incidents of Police misconduct.