Tag: police abuse

We’re the Only Ones Taking It Off, Taking It All Off Enough

A suburban New York police department routinely violated residents’ civil rights, including making illegal arrests and using unnecessary strip and cavity searches, according to a new U.S. Department of Justice report. [More]

Can we presume their bodycams weren’t the only things turned on?

And the badged @$$holes who lied were only docked and aren’t in jail? Why do I wonder if one of them called “Riccola” during the cavity search?

“Back the blue” my…eye.

[Via Steve T]

We’re the Only Ones Disrespected Enough

Oklahoma officer charged for slamming 71-year-old man onto ground in traffic stop – Sgt. Joseph Gibson was charged with aggravated assault and battery in connection with the Oct. 27 incident that left Lich Vu, 71, suffering orbital fracture and brain bleed. [More]

But vowbreaker Michael Hunter says “There was inappropriate respect for the officer.”

That said, unless you’re prepared to take on your harasser and all law enforcement responders if you prevail, don’t argue or give them any excuse to get physical, and seek legal recourse after the fact.

[Via bondmen]

We’re the Only Ones Vigorous Enough

A then teenager who was shot back in 2022 by a San Antonio Police officer while eating a hamburger in the parking lot of a North Side McDonald’s is suing the former officer and the City of San Antonio… The claims asserted are without merit and we will vigorously defend the City in this litigation. [More]

Way to try and weasel-word your way out of complicity, spokesflack Andy. You guys were responsible for training your dog before you unleashed him on the public.

It’s just too bad the legal costs and settlement will be covered by taxpayer-funded insurance.

[Via bondmen]

We’re the Only Ones Sobering Enough

WSMV4 Investigates uncovers more than 600 cases of sober drivers arrested for DUI in Tennessee [More]

Everyone involved, from arresting officers to supervisors to higher-ups who allowed it not only ought to be fired, they ought to be criminally charged and civilly sued with no qualified immunity.

What is it about Tennessee sheriff’s departments?

“Back the blue” my… eye.

[Via Jess]

We’re the Only Ones Nakedly Abusive Enough

We now know the name of the former Florissant police officer accused of stealing nude photos from women without them knowing during traffic stops. [More]

Not to change the subject, but women so compliant with authority and oblivious to their rights vote…? Democrat, right?

[Via bondmen]

We’re the Only Ones Disability Abusing Enough

In Phoenix, Arizona, cops were called by a Circle K gas station in reference to a white man they wanted trespassed from their store. When they arrived, the white man pointed across the street to a black man, claiming that the man was the actual culprit. Just taking his word for it, Phoenix officers Ben Harris and Kyle Sue violently attacked the black man. His name is Tyron McAlpin. He’s completely deaf and has cerebral palsy. [More]

Well, if he didn’t want to be arrested he shouldn’t have broken the cops hand with his mouth.

[Via WiscoDave]

We’re the Only Ones Cool Enough

Mitchell, 33, was kept in what was “essentially a cement box” that had no sink, toilet or running water, often lying naked on the bare ground of his cold cell with no blanket or mat for two weeks, according to prosecutors. He froze to death on Jan. 26, 2023 after visibly deteriorating in front of officers, who are accused of denying him food, water and medical care, a lawsuit filed over his death says. [More]

Kind of gives a whole new meaning to “Back the blue”…

What’s the difference between “Only Ones” and Nazis?

In this case, the Nazis were laughable.

[Via Jess]

We’re the Only Ones Guaranteeing Enough

Sober driver arrested for DUI and thrown in jail because officer knew his brother, ‘guaranteed’ he had weed in the car: Lawsuit [More]

 In a rational world, “Shreiner repeatedly turning off his audio” in addition to his absolutely unlawful behavior would be enough to take qualified immunity off the table.

Sing it, George, you…

[Via Michael G]

We’re the Only Ones Playing Grand Theft Auto Enough

…the entire time police had Robinson’s vehicle impounded, they never checked to see whether both her fog lights were working, or not. They also never tested the car for potentially relevant evidence, such as gunpowder residue… [More]

Who needs good old-fashioned police work?

Come to think of it, that generally involved a rubber hose…

[Via Michael G]