[Jim Scott]

This is so wrong on so many levels. It definitely lowers citizens respect for police, many of whom are decent people doing a crappy job. It also demonstrates the sheer stupidity of this particular cop (Trent Scott). That he presumed he could beat up an old man (on his own property) for no good reason, in full public view, and get away with it is outrageous but indicates a sense of invincibility and superiority in this town's police department.

I feel very sorry for the victim, Dorsey Henderson - and his wife who had to watch her husband be beaten and was helpless to stop it. I hope they receive a big, fat cash settlement from the town and just as important, that Officer Scott be fired for abusing his authority. If this man is 'Officer of the Month', that department is in serious trouble and more than one 'head should roll'. If the union protects him, shame on them and the citizens that allow this kind of corruption to exist in the police department they support with their tax dollars.

[sport]

Presumed hell, I believe he did it and has gotten away with it.He knew he could do it and get away with it or he would not have done the deed.

[arthurus]

don’t think the police much care about respect from the people any more. They see themselves as an occupying army in a hostile populace.