...Call for Investigation After Man Is Pepper-Sprayed by Police While Charging Electric Car...

ktla ^ | Melissa Pamer and Christina Pascucci,

[BenLurkin]

Justin Palmer, 36, was at the public car-charging station at Virginia Avenue Park (map) on the evening of April 21 when he was approached by officers who said the park had closed at 11 p.m.

Palmer refused to leave, according to police, who issued him a citation for violating the park closure ordinance. He also refused to provide his identification, a Santa Monica Police Department news release stated two days after the incident.

Palmer said he told officers it was not yet 11 p.m. and asked why they needed his identification since he had done nothing wrong.

Then, abruptly, he was swept off his feet and fell head-first, hitting the side of his head and briefly blacking out, Palmer told KTLA on Monday.

He “actively resisted” arrest, police said, prompting them to restrain and pepper-spray him. After being taken to jail, he was hospitalized and “medically cleared,” according to police.

Thirteen days later, the Santa Monica City Attorney’s Office announced that no charges would be filed against Palmer

[GilesB]

More
http://laist.com/2015/05/10/santa_monica_police_accused_of_usin.php

[stylin19a]

Police records indicate he was arrested at 10:54 p.m., Palmer said.

oops!

[GilesB]

Most comprehensive report so far. This says the charging stations close at 8, the park at 11.

In view of the recent, persistent riots in Santa Monica by thugs charging their electric cars, it is understandable that they would close the charging stations at 8, I guess.

http://smdp.com/police-pepper-spray-santa-monica-man-park-dispute/147521

[Lurker]

The park was not closed. Read the article.

[Iron Munro]

It’s not 11:00 PM somewhere.....

[SpeakerToAnimals]

every policeman in the country should sue their asses for putting every patrolman’s life in mortal danger.

The mythical good cops better start policing their own.

[piroque]

The cops for spinning up what at most should have been (if legit) a minor citation for unintended trespass, and really should have been, “I see you’re charging your car. You know, the park closes at 11, including this parking lot - but we’ll stick around to make sure you get your car charged ok and are on your way home safely.” See, that is serving and protecting - and these cops have gotten that so mixed up, they believe it is OUR job to serve THEIR magnificent uniforms and to protect THEIR overblown egos.

Little thing called common sense ,some not all people have it .

[SampleMan]

They weren’t enforcing a law. No law had been broken.
And the issue is trumped up “actively resisting” charges.

[GilesB]

The good cop is not mythical, but there are far too many of this kind.

[null and void]

Ya gotta get up mighty early in the morning...

[NorthMountain]

THIS sort of thing is why lies like “Hands Up Don’t Shoot” gain traction. They’re believable.

The Police are their own worst enemy.

[null and void]

I worked with the police almost every time I went to work for 25 years. Most of them were pretty good people, but I did meet a few who were just this stupid, especially when challenged.

Sadly, the good cops allow, enable and defend the bad ones to the bitter end.

And that bitter harvest, watered with the blood of innocents and fertilized with resentment for the glaring injustices will devastate good cops and bad cops alike.

And then, with them out of the way, it's our turn.

“We cannot continue to rely on our military in order to achieve the national security objectives that we’ve set. We’ve got to have a civilian national security force that’s just as powerful, just as strong, just as well-funded.” Barack Hussein Obama, 7/2/2008

They don’t call it a Civil Defense force, that would imply we need (or perhaps that we deserve) defense. The official name is National Civilian Community Corps.

I think of it as the NatCCC, or more simply, as the NatCs...

[freedomlover]

Maybe he was just being too smug.

[null and void]

I got over it.

Glad to hear it...

[BenLurkin]

charging stations close at 8

Perhaps then it would be best if they were turned off at that time? (I don't even know if that's technologically possible -- but it would seem to be a prudent measure , if possible)

[GilesB]

My question is what is gained by closing them at 8? What is it about 8 o’clock that makes a charging station become dangerous? If nothing, then the rule is arbitrary, and places a needless burden on citizens.

Is it safety? They are concerned that thugs will attack people at the charging stations? Then what are the police for? Are they only there to enforce the 8 o’clock rule?

[AppyPappy]

Because......CONTROL

[donna]

I want cops to use intelligent discretion....and do you understand that THIS GUY DID NOT BREAK ANY LAW when they accosted him?

If:
1) You believe everything the media tells you
2) The cop is presumed guilty and did ‘accost’

How could a cop use ‘intelligent discretion’ and ever be assumed innocent (his Constitutional right) in your eyes?

What you want cannot happen.

[SaveFerris]

Ya gotta get up pretty early in the afternoon to fool ME!

[GilesB]

You are whacko! You argue both sides against the middle.

Cops use intelligent discretion all the time. ALL...THE...TIME!

Please don’t respond to me any more, you make nonsensical arguments.