Police Try To Falsely Arrest Man -- Was He Wrong To Be Angry?

[Biff_Poindexter]

So down here in Texas; a Houston constable spotted a black man with dreadlocks minding his own business in his own yard, enjoying time with his own family -- but the constable felt determined he fit the description of another black man with dreadlocks wanted on an out-of-state warrant from Louisiana.

The video is about 5 minutes but to summarize it, a little bit before the video started, it is determined the police officer was driving thru the neighborhood, spotted the black guy in his yard and stopped -- he then attempted to detain the guy, telling him he is wanted on warrants from out of state -- at this point, the man is understandably frustrated -- the officer then claimed that the man's family dog appeared to be stolen, again, the main is understandably frustrated -- another officer arrived at the scene; Officer #1 asked Officer #2 to bring him his cell phone. Officer #1 showed the guy with dreads the picture (believed to be the picture of the suspect) -- apparently the picture was so blatantly obvious that they had the wrong guy, it made the man become even more frustrated -- It was also blatantly obvious they had the wrong guy, that the officers left.

Luckily, nothing bad happened, but I can see how this could have escalated quickly and I am sure if it did, the finger of blame would be pointed at the guy with the dreads for not being calm and docile enough in his dealings with the officer. Which is why I always stress, if you are a black man, you can't show any emotion other than to be extremely docile and subservient -- acting indignant and outraged are not traits you are free to exhibit in that situation. However, was he wrong to be angry or was he wrong for not understanding why the officers assumed he was a criminal and furthermore, assumed his dog was stolen?

 

[harmonica]

I am white and was stopped by the cops for ------------------------walking to work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and another time for ------------------biking home----!!!!!
and another time for --------------biking to work
.....I biked to and from work for about 13 years every day--unless it got below 15 degrees or snow on the ground
..it is ''stupid''/''human''/etc to get angry
sometimes the cops ARE jackasses and they need to be punished
a lot of times they are doing their job--being human--etc

 

[Manonthestreet]

Why not be calm and laugh at the cop for his boneheaded move?

 

[fncceo]

Police should never stop anyone ... that will fix the problem.

And will generate a lot less paperwork.

 

[Biff_Poindexter]

Now by comparison.....in this what is now considered a charming adorable video....this man gets a ticket from the officer, proceeds to cuss out the officer, he is so animated and violent with it, that his truck is actually rocking back and forth -- he then rips up the ticket and throws it at the officer and drives off....

The officer is seen walking back to his car laughing......Do you think the officers would get a chuckle if that black guy with the dreads did all of that?

 

[fncceo]

Now by comparison.....in this what is now considered a charming adorable video....this man gets a ticket from the officer, proceeds to cuss out the officer, he is so animated and violent with it, that his truck is actually rocking back and forth -- he then rips up the ticket and throws it at the officer and drives off....

The officer is seen walking back to his car laughing......Do you think the officers would get a chuckle if that black guy with the dreads did all of that?

It's actually hysterical when people loose their stuff over something as simple as a police stop. Sometimes it's all you can do not to laugh.

 

[petro]

Honestly.
I would have been pissed also. Cop was an idiot that made a crappy assumption. However, encounters like this happen to all races. Plenty of videos of white dudes literally talking themselves into cuffs. Cherrypicking videos to make a point doesn't cut it.
Best bet when encountering law enforcement is to answer honestly and as calmly as possible. No matter who you are. If you are not guilty of anything, the only thing you have lost is some time.
In the end, the guy was cleared and got to tell the cops "get the fuck off my yard!."

 

[Justin Richardson]

Hell, I would have been easily frustrated by the whole thing. But I have always learned - there will always be good cops and there will always be bad cops. That was what I was brought up. I have nothing by udder respect for them. No, I don't always agree and I do get mad when cops do or say stupid things - just because they feel they can just arrest anyone they choose.
When they start doing that - I lose my respect for that one cop or group. But not the entire nation of police.
Some people have nothing but pure hatred at the entire cop nation - race related or not. And that is what I think why the country has a problem when it comes to cops. I can understand that.
The worst I got when confronted by a cop was a speeding ticket. If she wanted to take a close look inside my car - she would have found a couple of ounces of weed under the passenger side seat. But luckily she just gave me a ticket and we went on my merry way.

 

[Muhammed]

So down here in Texas; a Houston constable spotted a black man with dreadlocks minding his own business in his own yard, enjoying time with his own family -- but the constable felt determined he fit the description of another black man with dreadlocks wanted on an out-of-state warrant from Louisiana.

The video is about 5 minutes but to summarize it, a little bit before the video started, it is determined the police officer was driving thru the neighborhood, spotted the black guy in his yard and stopped -- he then attempted to detain the guy, telling him he is wanted on warrants from out of state -- at this point, the man is understandably frustrated -- the officer then claimed that the man's family dog appeared to be stolen, again, the main is understandably frustrated -- another officer arrived at the scene; Officer #1 asked Officer #2 to bring him his cell phone. Officer #1 showed the guy with dreads the picture (believed to be the picture of the suspect) -- apparently the picture was so blatantly obvious that they had the wrong guy, it made the man become even more frustrated -- It was also blatantly obvious they had the wrong guy, that the officers left.

Luckily, nothing bad happened, but I can see how this could have escalated quickly and I am sure if it did, the finger of blame would be pointed at the guy with the dreads for not being calm and docile enough in his dealings with the officer. Which is why I always stress, if you are a black man, you can't show any emotion other than to be extremely docile and subservient -- acting indignant and outraged are not traits you are free to exhibit in that situation. However, was he wrong to be angry or was he wrong for not understanding why the officers assumed he was a criminal and furthermore, assumed his dog was stolen?

It's cuz I'm black, derp, derp duh.

Fucking moron.

 

[Jackson]

This is really a tough one. It could have gone badly so quickly. The black man had every right to get angry and his poor wife was trying her best to calm down the situation.

I think the officer could have asked to see id and calmed this situation on their part. How many of the posters could have remained calm in this situation? This man deserves a "Get out of Jail Free" card for future use!

 

[Biff_Poindexter]

Now by comparison.....in this what is now considered a charming adorable video....this man gets a ticket from the officer, proceeds to cuss out the officer, he is so animated and violent with it, that his truck is actually rocking back and forth -- he then rips up the ticket and throws it at the officer and drives off....

The officer is seen walking back to his car laughing......Do you think the officers would get a chuckle if that black guy with the dreads did all of that?

It's actually hysterical when people loose their stuff over something as simple as a police stop. Sometimes it's all you can do not to laugh.

Unless they are black......If only the officer who stopped Sandra Bland could see the comedy in her being upset -- she may be alive today....

But instead, he falsely accused of her putting him in fear for his life, etc etc....

But on the bright side, he finally had the last laugh...she is dead

 

[Godboy]

So down here in Texas; a Houston constable spotted a black man with dreadlocks minding his own business in his own yard, enjoying time with his own family -- but the constable felt determined he fit the description of another black man with dreadlocks wanted on an out-of-state warrant from Louisiana.

The video is about 5 minutes but to summarize it, a little bit before the video started, it is determined the police officer was driving thru the neighborhood, spotted the black guy in his yard and stopped -- he then attempted to detain the guy, telling him he is wanted on warrants from out of state -- at this point, the man is understandably frustrated -- the officer then claimed that the man's family dog appeared to be stolen, again, the main is understandably frustrated -- another officer arrived at the scene; Officer #1 asked Officer #2 to bring him his cell phone. Officer #1 showed the guy with dreads the picture (believed to be the picture of the suspect) -- apparently the picture was so blatantly obvious that they had the wrong guy, it made the man become even more frustrated -- It was also blatantly obvious they had the wrong guy, that the officers left.

Luckily, nothing bad happened, but I can see how this could have escalated quickly and I am sure if it did, the finger of blame would be pointed at the guy with the dreads for not being calm and docile enough in his dealings with the officer. Which is why I always stress, if you are a black man, you can't show any emotion other than to be extremely docile and subservient -- acting indignant and outraged are not traits you are free to exhibit in that situation. However, was he wrong to be angry or was he wrong for not understanding why the officers assumed he was a criminal and furthermore, assumed his dog was stolen?

What a fucking retard. If he isnt the guy they are looking for, it will be sorted out in no time. Instead he throws a fit and expects the cop to just believe him.

You people need to get your shit together.

 

[Marion Morrison]

Police overstep their boundaries at times.

Myself, I have the "homefield" advantage. I've been here for many a year and know many police officers and sheriffs.

The last time I had an interaction, it was bad. I owned the rookie cop, but it still sucked. If he had been in my yard, I would have killed him, straight up.

 

[eflatminor]

...if you are a black man, you can't show any emotion other than to be extremely docile and subservient -- acting indignant and outraged are not traits you are free to exhibit in that situation.

And why would this apply only to Black men? If a cop thought a white guy was wanted on a warrant, should the same advice not apply?

 

[petro]

Can't we all agree that dreads look horrible and disgusting on any person of any race?

Sport the look, you'll get profiled.

 

[Marion Morrison]

This is really a tough one. It could have gone badly so quickly. The black man had every right to get angry and his poor wife was trying her best to calm down the situation.

I think the officer could have asked to see id and calmed this situation on their part. How many of the posters could have remained calm in this situation? This man deserves a "Get out of Jail Free" card for future use!

I would have gone slap off. That's bullshit!

I'd be extra mad for being compared to a Louisiana Cockroach.

They're turds and that would really piss me off.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

This is really a tough one. It could have gone badly so quickly. The black man had every right to get angry and his poor wife was trying her best to calm down the situation.

I think the officer could have asked to see id and calmed this situation on their part. How many of the posters could have remained calm in this situation? This man deserves a "Get out of Jail Free" card for future use!

He did ask for his ID and the guy refused.

 

[Marion Morrison]

This is really a tough one. It could have gone badly so quickly. The black man had every right to get angry and his poor wife was trying her best to calm down the situation.

I think the officer could have asked to see id and calmed this situation on their part. How many of the posters could have remained calm in this situation? This man deserves a "Get out of Jail Free" card for future use!

He did ask for his ID and the guy refused.

If on his own property the cop can fuck off. Is he being detained? Has there a crime been committed? I'm from the days of the 4th amendment and have stopped cops cold, maybe that's just me.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

This is really a tough one. It could have gone badly so quickly. The black man had every right to get angry and his poor wife was trying her best to calm down the situation.

I think the officer could have asked to see id and calmed this situation on their part. How many of the posters could have remained calm in this situation? This man deserves a "Get out of Jail Free" card for future use!

He did ask for his ID and the guy refused.

If on his own property the cop can fuck off.

I would have provided my ID just to put an end to it.
And being at home doesnt mean you're immune from being arrested.

 

[Marion Morrison]

This is really a tough one. It could have gone badly so quickly. The black man had every right to get angry and his poor wife was trying her best to calm down the situation.

I think the officer could have asked to see id and calmed this situation on their part. How many of the posters could have remained calm in this situation? This man deserves a "Get out of Jail Free" card for future use!

He did ask for his ID and the guy refused.

If on his own property the cop can fuck off.

I would have provided my ID just to put an end to it.
And being at home doesnt mean you're immune from being arrested.

I tend to live at my address.

Unless I'm on the run for ..the time being.