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‘Don’t Get Pulled Over’ Is Cop’s Stellar Advice To Women Afraid Of Getting Raped By Police
mommyish.com ^ | 9/24/2014 | Aimee Ogden

Posted on 09/24/2014 8:35:23 AM PDT by Roman_War_Criminal

Sexual assault by law enforcement has been a problem in Oklahoma of late, with three different officers being arrested recently for on-duty sexual misconduct. Oklahoma women are understandably a bit anxious about the threat of being mistreated during a traffic stop, but Captain George Brown of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol has a helpful tip for anyone who’s worried: If you just “follow the law in the first place” so you don’t get pulled over, you have nothing to worry about! That’s awesome to know, because I’m pretty sure no one has ever been pulled over for a tail light that’s out or a routine drunk-driving check. Or for no reason at all. But why dig into the root of the problem when we can issue inane advice about how women shouldn’t have gotten themselves into the situation in the first place?

Brown’s alleged advice to Oklahoma women is quoted by an anchor during local news station KJRHs coverage of the most recent arrest, and his words of unwisdom follow closely on the heels of “but what was she wearing?” and “maybe women just shouldn’t drink in public or they’re just asking for something bad to happen” in terms of victim-blaming for sexual assault. Just follow the law and you’re safe from police rape (unless you aren’t), and if you did break the law, I guess having a cop force you into the back of his patrol car is just what you should have expected! I can’t imagine his advice to just not get pulled over was well received by the dozen-plus victims assaulted and mistreated by the three officers arrested in the past month. Sorry, ladies, if you just hadn’t been speeding then maybe this wouldn’t have happened to you.

While teaching news viewers what they are supposed to be doing to avoid having a police officer rub his dick on their face, Brown doesn’t mention what sorts of efforts, if any, are underway to teach police officers about the role they might, perhaps, be able to play in keeping themselves from raping someone. I’ve taken the liberty of compiling a list of tips of my own for any law enforcement officials who are worried that they might perhaps get into some hot water one day for sexually assaulting, molesting, or otherwise harassing citizens while on duty:

1. You probably shouldn’t be a police officer if this is something you find yourself thinking about a lot.

2. You probably shouldn’t even be a citizen. Consider leaving polite society and becoming a hermit, where the possibility that you will rape someone during a traffic stop is approximately zero.

3. If you must be a police officer, just don’t pull people over.

4. If you must pull someone over, don’t rape them. This is not difficult. Billions of people manage to interact with each other every day without raping one another. You can do it, too.

I don’t expect my helpful rape prevention tips to get a lot of traction in Oklahoma, where a fundraising campaign for one of the arrested officers made $7,000 before getting shut down by undoubtedly horrified GoFundMe admins, and where Brown’s victim-blaming advice was cheerfully received and parroted by the local news anchor. But “just don’t get yourself into the situation” is too often the advice on preventing rape. It’s time to change the conversation.

Read more: http://www.mommyish.com/2014/09/24/oklahoma-police-rape-advice/#ixzz3EFQUPaJ3


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KEYWORDS: donutwatch; misc; police; rape; training
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To: no-to-illegals

I fully understand your feelings.

But this behavior must and can be dealt with, without blaming all members of LE.

However, criminal actions by LE, particularly crimes against persons must be handled *very* harshly.

These sorts of things are one reason I believe people must be more in charge of their own protection and safety. Every responsible adult should carry all the time, and be trained & educated beyond what is necessary to simply qualify for a CCDW.


41 posted on 09/24/2014 9:31:33 AM PDT by ChildOfThe60s ((If you can remember the 60s.....you weren't really there)
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To: Mears

Thank You! There are some of us left, FRiend.


42 posted on 09/24/2014 9:31:42 AM PDT by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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To: NorthMountain

oh me ... you need to get a life if you trust criminals more than LE.


43 posted on 09/24/2014 9:32:34 AM PDT by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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To: ChildOfThe60s

I love conceal, carry ... Keeps the criminal off balance.


44 posted on 09/24/2014 9:33:41 AM PDT by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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To: no-to-illegals
you need to get a life

This isn't about me.

This is about criminals in the ranks of peace officers. Do at least try to stay on topic.

What do you choose when LE IS the criminal?

45 posted on 09/24/2014 9:35:08 AM PDT by NorthMountain
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dang ... I’m not giving up ... I Love Family Too Much to Give Up!


46 posted on 09/24/2014 9:35:20 AM PDT by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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To: no-to-illegals
oh me ... you need to get a life if you trust criminals more than LE.

The problem is those aren't necessarily mutually exclusive groups.

47 posted on 09/24/2014 9:35:56 AM PDT by tacticalogic
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To: NorthMountain

this old heart weeps for you, especially if you prefer criminals over LE


48 posted on 09/24/2014 9:36:25 AM PDT by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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To: no-to-illegals
BWAHAHahahahahahaha

Weep away ...

And say good-bye to this Great Republic, as well.

Those who provide cover for criminals among the ranks of public servants are as bad as the criminals themselves.

49 posted on 09/24/2014 9:38:47 AM PDT by NorthMountain
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

So, the cops’ position is basically: “That woman was asking for it... did you see how dark her window tint was?”


50 posted on 09/24/2014 9:39:07 AM PDT by Boogieman
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To: tacticalogic

Never said LE was perfect. Nothing and nobody was ever perfect except God. But if one prefers criminals, don’t worry they have everyone’s, not carrying, number. Support a criminal, everyone. The criminals won’t harm you.... LOL


51 posted on 09/24/2014 9:39:12 AM PDT by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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To: no-to-illegals
Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice

BWAHAHAHAHAHahahahahaha!

Great tagline. Have you ever read it?

52 posted on 09/24/2014 9:39:32 AM PDT by NorthMountain
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To: NorthMountain

Support a criminal, friend. It will all work out good for you ... LOL


53 posted on 09/24/2014 9:40:23 AM PDT by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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To: no-to-illegals
I politely asked you a simple question.

You haven't answered it. Why is that?

You urge people, through your tagline, to scrutinize our government.

When people do that, you accuse them of supporting criminals. Why is that?

54 posted on 09/24/2014 9:42:28 AM PDT by NorthMountain
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To: NorthMountain

“What do you choose when LE IS the criminal”

As has been the case hundreds (thousands?) of times!


55 posted on 09/24/2014 9:44:02 AM PDT by Roman_War_Criminal
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To: NorthMountain

LOL ... so do you really want to accuse me of looking ridiculous?


56 posted on 09/24/2014 9:44:07 AM PDT by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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To: no-to-illegals

I haven’t accused you of anything. I have asked you some simple questions, which you steadfastly refuse to answer.

Not being a mind reader, I cannot say why you refuse to answer. Not being a slanderer, I refuse to speculate ...

Good Day, sir.


57 posted on 09/24/2014 9:46:21 AM PDT by NorthMountain
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To: NorthMountain

LOL ... sorry friend but your screed brings LOLs ... I explained above. You must not have read ... LOL


58 posted on 09/24/2014 9:48:03 AM PDT by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

And cops wonder why some people hate them.

I have been in all the states besides Alaska and Hawaii.

Oklahoma is among the worst to visit. Exceptionally boring. Obviously just my opinion.


59 posted on 09/24/2014 9:48:38 AM PDT by sakic
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To: sakic

Would you prefer LE not arrest the offending officers? Just wondering ...


60 posted on 09/24/2014 9:51:19 AM PDT by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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