Posted on 06/09/2015 5:14:04 AM PDT by lbryce
A police officer slams an unarmed 15-year-old girl in a bikini to the ground, pulls his gun and kneels on her as teens on either side of him shout and, of course, record the encounter. Within hours, millions watch the video: Some see a defenseless black teen being manhandled by an out-of-control white cop; others see a lone, scared officer in the crowded, chaotic aftermath of a fight he doesn’t yet understand.
Cellphone video has become as much a part of policing as tickets and handcuffs. Video images of police shootings have sparked national turmoil. But Friday’s ugly, cacophonous scene in McKinney, Tex., at first seemed like something more routine — a call about misbehaving teens at a pool party on a hot Texas afternoon.
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It’s immaterial if he knew or not. He was doing his job and all these whiners only see what they want to see.
There ... fixed it.
,,,, what is a cop supposed to do with an irate uncooperative person ??? Beg them to do as they ask ??? These irate arrogant individuals don’t respect or listen to their own parents or teachers . What would you do it trying to make an arrest of a very uncooperative jerk ???
Secondly, the officer drew his weapon because he was rushed by a few of these people while attempting to gain control over this teenager...runnin her mouth, adding to the chaos.
Man oh man. I've seen many videos of out of control cops injuring citizens. I absolutely despise rogue cops....this was not one of them.
He was attempting to gain control over a chaotic scene. Did he go a lil overboard with the language...yea, prolly. But just like he said in the video...you're making me run around with 30lbs of gear on in 90’ heat.
Yes. Furthermore, at the time, he was alone and pool security had been accosted.
the police officer only pulled his gun from the holster when two men came up from behind as he was getting the so called black teenage youth to the ground. the gun was aimed towards the ground. There were two other officers whom came into the scene and gave chase to the two othr men whom came up onto the officer as he was trying to subdue the girl. Notice that the party was ongoing and 7 more youth wanted to join into the pool party. The girl is one of the 7 whom wanted to get into the party!
The negress resisted arrest..... a night stick wack will reduce resisting almost instantly and prevent wrestling a resister
bring back night sticks , bring back solid licks on nasty resisters endangering police bringing order
He did no wrong in the face of being blindsided bu unknown assailants
The officer responded properly
These recent instances are a result of the newly acquired Constitutional right called “Black Privilege”.
All I see is an officer trying to get control of an unruly mob and then attempting to arrest someone who is resisting and then a guy sneaking up behind the officer with one hand behind his back as if he has something in his shirt behind him.
If she had done what he told her to do immediately it would have been a completely different situation and no national story....
Uh, doesn’t the Washington Post know that the video (surprise, surprise) presents a totally distorted version of events. Here’s what actually transpired, according to an African-American man who lives in the neighborhood:
Benet Embry just wanted a respite from the heat when he went to his neighborhood pool Friday. Talking to CNN Monday about the national story that rolled out of that simple, mundane summer activity still has him pretty well dismayed.
The 43-year-old African-American has lived in Craig Ranch, a planned community, for eight years. It’s a nice place. Racially diverse. People get along there.
Thinking back on the pool party, he might have known it would be crowded. The invite to the party had earlier caught fire on Twitter and social media. Craig Ranch’s strict homeowners’ association rules prohibit bringing more than two guests to the pool.
So when crowds of teenagers showed up, huddling by the gate and shouting to let them in, things got out of hand. Some kids jumped over the fence, Embry said. A security guard tried to get them to leave but was outnumbered, so the guard called police.
Police would arrive, and one officer seen on a video later posted to YouTube, would be placed on administrative leave. The officer cursed at several black teenagers, yanked a 14-year-old girl wearing only a bikini to the ground and knelt on her back. He also unholstered his firearm and chased teenage boys as they approached him while he was trying to control the girl.
Shortly after the approximately seven minute video hit YouTube, many on social media alleged that the white officer was racist. The Texas NAACP called meetings because members suspected as much, its president, Gary Bledsoe, said on CNN Monday.
Embry disagrees.
“Let me reiterate, the neighbors or the neighborhood did not call the police because this was an African-American party or whatever the situation is,” he said. “This was not a racially motivated event — at all. This whole thing is being blown completely out of proportion.”
Another resident said a DJ set up his gear in a public space near the pool and began blasting F-bomb music for several hours, while tweeting out invites to a “pool party” for 15. Carloads of kids—not from the neighborhood—showed up and chaos ensued.
Did the Post know this? Probably...and they choose to ignore it, since it doesn’t fit the narrative of white cops beating up black kids.
Kudos to Mr. Embry for coming forward and setting the record straight. I believe he was on TV with Sean Hannity last night, and I was surprised to see CNN carrying his comments as well. The residents’ accounts of what transpired cast the incident in a completely different light.
It’s immaterial if he knew or not. He was doing his job and all these whiners only see what they want to see.
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Video can be taken out of context, especially when it doesn’t tell the entire story.
Then he should have. Everything is recorded these days.
We are headed toward a situation where the police will not respond to most calls and people will be on their own. In cases like this one, the neighborhood will have to maintain security in whatever way they can. The invaders will bring guns, etc. Everywhere will become like inner city killing zones.
This cop has no self-control.
While other officers were calmly walking around, he is running back and forth screaming and swearing.
The other officers should have stopped him and told him to stand behind them and keep his mouth shut and watch and listen.
You don’t attempt to control a crown by escalating the situation, which he did every place he ran to.
You don’t INDIVIDUALLY take action to control a crowd when other officers are present, you coordinate your efforts.
He almost CAUSED a shooting.
He was the only officer running around back and forth- other officers are calmly walking.
There are people who can walk into a crowd of people and immediately have control, there are other people who can walk into a crowd and immediately escalate things- he is the latter.
He should have calmed down- look at the video again- he is the only officer running back and forth.
Typical liberal media misdirection. Fill in the blanks: “Didn’t the ‘abusive Cop’ know he was being recorded?” This is the presumption of guilt by omission.
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