Posted on 07/22/2011 5:46:33 AM PDT by marktwain
Several readers have sent me a dashcam video of the Canton, OH Polizei stopping a concealed carry permit holder. I was going to hold off on posting anything on Examiner until I finished my story-gathering for tomorrow's War on Guns radio show, but the video made me so angry I thought I'd best dash something off now or it would bug me until I did.
See the sidebar video player. Be warned, the language on the part of the "public servant" treating citizens like inferiors to be insulted and threatened is graphic and vulgar. It's also enraging and absolutely inexcusable.
Here's how the Canton PD defines it's "mission":
The mission of the Canton Police Department is to protect the lives and properties of the citizens of Canton, enforce all city, state, and federal laws, prevent crime, and educate the public.
We, the men and women of the Canton Police Department, shall perform these duties with honesty and fairness through strong leadership and continuous training. We will strive to serve as role models for the community, applying professional standards and commitment to integrity, sensitivity and compassion to those we serve.
Based on results, I'd say that's a lie.
I'd also say the oath the thug in the video took was a lie as well.
And this pinhead's partner is just as guilty, because he didn't stop the frothing bully in his tracks. Good Lord, Canton releases these impulse control-challenged anger management class rejects on the public--armed? Is this badged punk going through 'roid rage or something, or is this the natural state the Canton PD keep their attack dogs primed in?
I heard death threats--what would be prosecuted as terrorist threats had a member of the public uttered them. There is no place for this state-sponsored terrorism in the
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Any Defense Attorney who handled a case where this guy was involved in any way now has grounds for an appeal. Statements could have been coerced and the search of the vehicle was illegal. He’s done a lot of damage to the reputation of the police force; not just in that area, but around the country.
Thanks for the specific citation.
Some who know about one aren't aware of the other.
Just an FYI...
Good observation. Me thinks that this officer will be reinstated as a cop; if not in Canton, then somewhere, when this dies down.
That was not anger. Watch the video for the cop’s body language. He is terrified. His reactions are that of a frightened cur dog, snarling and biting in his threat display.
Cowards should not be cops. Their behavior endangers their coworkers and the public.
His whole attitude is the opposite of what you want in a law enforcement officer.
Unfortunately, it is what you get in many officers.
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