The two other Blue Heroes in the picture should have been fired too - for doing NOTHING to stop this thug.
He could have killed the kid.
But he’s a “civilian” now..
Hopefully, he’ll meet up with someone who doesn’t take kindly to being choked. Or seeing someone else choked.
Keep an eye out.. often a few weeks after a “firing” the officer will be rehired either at the same location or one that is associated with it.
Now the question is IF the student did the same thing where would they be RIGHT now ?
According to WVLT news, the Sheriff was quoted: "In my 34 years of law enforcement experience, excessive force has never been tolerated. After an investigation by the Office of Professional Standards, I believe excessive force was used in this incident. Therefore, Officer Phillips’ employment with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office is terminated immediately. The investigation will now be turned over to the Knox County Attorney General’s Office to determine any further action.” “This incident provides a perfect example of why we are in the process of purchasing officer worn body cameras (video and audio recordings) so incidents like this will be fully documented.”
Absolutely right! There has been too many incidents where “good cops” have stayed behind the blue wall. They should have arrested him right there. We should meditate on why we accept things the way they are.