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Although the police officer's actions are despicable, I don't see anything in the story that says race was a factor. Or is it racism in your mind automatically because the race of the officer and the victim are not the same?
Craig ( Victoria Police Chief Jeffrey "J.J." Craig ) later apologized to Vasquez.
"Public trust is extremely important to us," Craig said, according to the Advocate. "Sometimes that means you have to take a real hard look at some of the actions that occur within the department."
If only all police departments would admit wrong when they are in the wrong there wouldn't be as much mistrust.
My question is (in their own words) why was the suspect in a "scuffle" with the officer. He shouldn't have been combative in any way if he wanted to maintain his innocence.
Sounds like the truth is more like 'you listen here young man, I'm 76 years old'.......
I'd have to see what happened other than just normal stop for inspection violation to say anything. We see video of violent people stopped for mear traffic all the time that go bonkers on police.
I'd have to see what happened other than just normal stop for inspection violation to say anything. We see video of violent people stopped for mere traffic all the time that go bonkers on police.
Not what the typical 76 year old does when stopped. Normal would be a response like "uh-oh....I really done it now, haven't I?" "How can we work this out?" etc...
Not getting into a physical altercation with the much younger Officer. He was right to use the stun gun or taser on the old man instead of beating on him. That would have created much more damage.
Not what the typical 76 year old does when stopped. Normal would be a response like "uh-oh....I really done it now, haven't I?" "How can we work this out?" etc...
Not getting into a physical altercation with the much younger Officer. He was right to use the stun gun or taser on the old man instead of beating on him. That would have created much more damage.
What?? Why would he use a stun gun or beat him for an inspection sticker. He had no right. Can't these cops go after the real criminals. Is there a quota for them or something. Being 76 doesn't mean you are suddenly stupid, senile and subservient.
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