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Police supervisor among 3 put on leave during probe of excessive violence allegations
www.omaha.com ^ | April 2, 2013 | By Juan Perez Jr. WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER

Posted on 04/02/2013 9:49:43 AM PDT by redreno

An Omaha police supervisor has been placed on administrative leave as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances of a controversial arrest in north Omaha.

The World-Herald has learned that the command officer is Sgt. Aaron P. Von Behren, a 15-year department veteran and one-time recipient of the department's life-saving award.

The World-Herald also learned the identity of an officer who earlier was placed on administrative leave: James T. Kinsella, a veteran of nearly five years.

(Excerpt) Read more at omaha.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Extended News; US: Nebraska
KEYWORDS: 4thamendment; badcopnodonut; crime; excessiveforce; govtabuse; tyranny

1 posted on 04/02/2013 9:49:43 AM PDT by redreno
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To: redreno

Interesting, it appears that in this situation the cops were operating as revenue officers rather than peace officers. It may end up that the revenue goes the other way.


2 posted on 04/02/2013 10:01:07 AM PDT by Navy Patriot (Join the Democrats, it's not Fascism when WE do it, and the Constitution and law mean what WE say.)
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To: redreno

Only three?

Shouldbe at least 6-8.


3 posted on 04/02/2013 10:24:31 AM PDT by SeaHawkFan
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To: redreno

i watched most of the video and really dont see where the cops did anything wrong


4 posted on 04/02/2013 10:38:16 AM PDT by driftdiver (I could eat it raw, but why do that when I have a fire.)
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To: driftdiver

I saw a disturbing amount of illegality by the cops, including search and siezure issues. There should be firings and repercussions for this one.


5 posted on 04/02/2013 3:54:49 PM PDT by Starwolf
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