Baltimore Cop vs kid

that's completely ignorant. Ive been arrested and had my life threatened by police who had a grudge against me for sleeping with a married cop's girlfriend. I've been arrested and assaulted for not having a vin plate on a truck i bought. I didn't remove it, and the charge was thrown out. As it turns out that cop (in a different state than the aforementioned, mind you) was called over because he was dating our neighbor who was a hooter's waitress that we had thrown out of a party for acting like a complete cunt the week before. It took him over 2 hours of detaining me with no reason (his original claim was that my truck had no vaild inspection sticker, which was true, but since it wasn't on a public road I wasn't in violation) to finally find something to charge me with.

cops are people of various character, just like in any other walk of life, no matter who they beat or who they barbeque with. some are attracted to the job to truly help people and that's great. some like to carry guns and sticks and feel empowered. the people who are drawn to that aspect of the job should be weeded out, but then who else are we gonna get to deal with the crack heads, and murderers and rapists... petty theives and arsonists, etc....

I got slammed to the pavement as an 18 year old for minor in possession of alcohol.. this is after I came out of the car with my hands on it, after a patdown and no resistance

either way I don't hold that against every police officer as I've probably had more nice officers than dickheads.. it's the cops that think because someone isn't apologizing and crying that decide that they need to escalate the situation that are the issue... if they can talk with disrespect so can I, luckily I don't have to do that often at all.. mostly the young cocky guys

my roommates got busted for pot a couple months back and there was some young guy trying to crack jokes and being extremely accusatory and rude, I came home in the middle of it and it was absolutely disgusting.. I spoke with one of the quiet respectful officers and mr 25 year old tactical unit was removed from the residence

not to take up for my roommates, they're the reason that I'm moving out

oh and my basis for calling that statement ignorant is that the people who are arrested have first hand knowledge of the situation. I'd venture that false arrests make up much more than 1% of all arrests and I fail to read any laws saying I cannot "use my mouth" when I'm being forcefully detained without explanation.

I find it peculiar coming from you, a person who believes so strongly in the 2nd amendment, since that amendment was based on the notion that the govt shouldn't be able to completely overpower the population, as that is the first step down a road that leads away from democracy.

it's funny how they won't give up their guns but they'll gladly give up the 4th amendment among others..

I don't know about this one. No, I'm no friend of the police but that kid was a little punk who doesn't know the game. He does need his a** beaten. If he's going to break the law then he needs to learn what to say to the fuzz, yes, no, F you take me to jail.

That fat cop would've just given them a warning if that one kid hadn't called him "dude". You could see he just wanted to get in his cart and roll off for coffee and donuts. Hey dork, he's a cop not your f'ing friend!

Think that cop is bad, get thrown in Pamunkey Regional or the lovely Parham Hotel. They make that cop look like strawberry short cake.

Heads or tales, dorky skater punk or punk in a dorky cart? I'll bet that cop would've had a different tone with someone who could beat his a**.

That dude has definitely had one banana too many shoved up his tailpipe. I really don't expect much better from a probable Ravens fan. You know, come to think of it, he seems very relaxed for an Orioles fan.

What's wrong with being an O's fan? There are many of us that are not from B-More. The Nats did not exist when several of us were growing up. In fact at every Skins game you can hear the "O's" chant during the National Anthem...come to think of it that does drive me nuts. Not all O's fans are bad though. Cut us some slack, but I concur that Ravens fans are bad, they are almost as bad as Philly fans.

That Moats situation was just awful. I understand the officer has a job to do, and I can understand pulling a gun out after a chase (albeit short one), but as soon as his wife told the reason for the situation, the dude should've reassessed the situation and realized he should help them. I've had good encounters with cops and bad ones as well, and you kinda gotta look at both sides of the equation, but everybody can tell the cop was wrong on that one. Personally I feel bad for Ryan Moats and his father in law, they missed a chance to say goodbye to his mother in law during her last moments, and nothing said or done will ever take away from that.

I've had interactions with good cops and bad cops. They do get an unfair rep at times and the truth is whenever they cross the line it gets broadcasted all over the media and we don't get to see the other side often enough.

I remember before going to college there was a time where I got pulled over for doing 75 in a 55. Officer was as nice as can be. Also had another officer that was pretty kind when I got caught doing a rolling stop.

However one time I was eating my lunch behind an empty K-Mart, got pulled over and the officer couldn't have been a bigger jerk. Basically he thought I was smoking crack or shooting up. Instead I was really eating my lunch. Lol, didn't have my licence either and had to prove that I had one by showing him my speeding ticket from the day before.

Anyway I guess it's a mixed bag. Some of them are really kind and helpful, others are just jerks.

Update: Officer that harassed Moats resigns.

Dallas police officer who stopped Texans RB Moats resigns (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80f8d125&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)