Forum Post: White-Shirt Thugs: What Gives?
Posted 13 years ago on Oct. 20, 2011, 1:40 a.m. EST by Justice4All
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I probably should not mention that I have worked in law enforcement, felony court for two years. I do, however, want to mention that I have been in NY several times: journalism conference, UN event. The NYPD were always awesome to me: professional, courtesy, etc. I strongly support law enforcement and appreciate the stresses, and politics, of the job.
In an honest and fair tone, what is with these white-shirt officers? They seem like bullies to me. NY, Chicago, Boston, etc. are known as "real" cops: middle-class professionals.
Based on what I am seeing with my own eyes, I cannot believe the lack of professionalism and aggression from them. A friend of mine works in Civil Rights for a State's Attorney's Office and DEFENDS police officers every day from allegations of abuse. What I am witnessing with my own eyes amounts to, at best, a lack of professionalism, or, at worst, a violation of professional standards.
I appreciate the job. I strongly back the badge (two friends of mine are detectives, and from what I have seen in my own experiences, thank God for professional law enforcement). But it is hard for me to watch these white-shirt officers behave like . . . thugs.
It is very scary to me. We already live in a high-tech police state, and it seems obvious now that at least the white-shirts are not there to protect American citizens, they are there to protect the banks.
JP Morgan recently gave $4.6 million to the NYPD. Coincidence?
Probably not a coincidence. But were there any conditions for the 4.6m? Or was it construed as a "gift"? Who knows?
Don't know. However I am hopeful that we can convert some of the rank-and-file police officers to the cause of the protestors. Ultimately, we will have to if we are going to change the system - they are part of the 99%, and without the support of our military and police, this will get very ugly and violent.
Oh, they will get cut out. But being a police officer is very (very) good in some jurisdictions. You can be a detective, retire, and collect 65,000 a year after 18/20 years and then get hired by another department for 65,000 and ultimately collect two (2) pensions.
I anticipate that will get "reformed" soon.
herein lies the big problem with some of the more socialist ideas of OWS. they want healthcare for all, and I read one proposal calling for the DREAM act. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/18/occupy-wall-street-planning-convention_n_1018570.html
how come no one is talking about Europe, the imminent collapse of the global banking system, and sovereign debt? (not to mention hyperinflation and the end of the dollar)
doesn't anyone understand that we can't afford any of these things? especially not when fighting wars on 7 fronts.
not exact about the days btw.. might be 12 or 13 also.. I am pretty tired
The sad part is Officer Bologna (the pepper spray) got a whopping 14 vacation days taken away.. and the NYPD never even admitted his wrong doing in public. They have to remember who's side they are on. Because when the money goes, so does their cover.
He can still be tried federally for a crime, which based on the video indicates to me that he was running around and spraying citizens with pepper spray (aggravated battery). I have seen state police officers get away with crimes in state court to have the feds go after them in federal court and prevail. He can also be sued civilly for the injuries he called as well as Civil Rights violations.
Frankly, I saw that video, and the video may not tell everything, but people appeared to be in police custody, not free to leave, and then were attacked by the Officer.
It is sad because THAT Officer does not represent law enforcement.
I know, bad apple in the big apple. that video goes a long way