So, with the George Floyd trial going on, I found this traffic stop. . . a little, well, a bit of an over-reaction on the part of the police. I wonder if it has made the news at all?
In fact, I cannot imagine being treated this way. It is embarrassing that they treat the military this way. Just for dealer tags? I understand why he was afraid of them. . . I really do. They had no reason to ask him to exit the vehicle.
Lawsuit claims Windsor police officers drew guns, pepper-sprayed uniformed Army officer during traffic stop
Lawsuit claims Windsor police officers drew guns, pepper-sprayed uniformed Army officer during traffic stop
In his lawsuit, the U.S. Army officer alleges two police officers escalated things during a traffic stop, pulled guns on him, then pepper-sprayed and hit him.www.13newsnow.com
". . .They approached with guns pointed at the car, gave opposing instructions to a uniformed soldier behind the wheel, and then pepper-sprayed him -- all while threatening him with different charges and levels of violence for noncompliance.
“I can think of absolutely no reason under the sun as to why those officers should have exited their vehicles with their firearms trained on my client or any other,” explained lawyer Jonathan Arthur.. . "
the sob did not stop his vehicle when officers turn on the lights on him. he continued driving on close to two miles before he stopped. he then refused to follow the officer's instructions.. just because he was serving in the military did not entitle him to special treatment. I served in the U S Army, but that does not entitle me to anything. When I have been stopped by police I comply with their instructions and speak and interact with them in a respectful manner. They clear me and I am on my way in a matter of minutes.