[Zuben Elgenubi]

I usually comment negatively upon LEO's when they obviously pull rank on the common people. But, let's face it, even Cpl. Larry Robbins Jr. of the Collegedale Police said he decided not to bring assault charges against Det. Freeman, saying the incident was a misdemeanor not committed in the presence of an officer, there were no injuries requiring medical attention, the suspect is not a flight risk, and "there were no other crimes committed along with the possible simple assault."

That's good enough for this FReeper to get 4-square behind Officer Freeman.

These Obama re-education camps are good for the mind and soul.

[proudofthesouth]

“Cpl. Larry Robbins Jr. of the Collegedale Police said he decided not to bring assault charges against Det. Freeman, saying the incident was a misdemeanor not committed in the presence of an officer.

“In the incident on Christmas Eve, Mr. Walker said an alarm went off when Det. Freeman and another city police officer, Edwin McPherson, were leaving the store.”

There WAS another cop with Det. Freeman!

[devere]

“a misdemeanor not committed in the presence of an officer”

It’s just like the Berg v Obama case. We ordinary folks don’t have “standing” to bring charges against a lofty officer of the “law”.

[RegulatorCountry]

aying the incident was a misdemeanor not committed in the presence of an officer

Detective Freeman has a legal "off button." Well, isn't that nice? Too bad he doesn't have an off button for his @sshole bad cop attitude.

I think he shoplifted something.

[Quix]

. . . good for mind and soul . . .

of those ready to Meet their Maker!

[AlmaKing]

I didn’t find anything convincing in your post or the cpl’s excuses.

This guy has a previous history also as stated in the article. He’ll do it again.