Ridiculous Police News (Specific events)

[Ragnus]

Well, it's supposed to be a felony now...

[BaneTheBrawler]

They dropped that charge (assault on public service dog) because he plead out. At least, I think that's a felony.

[6souls]

St Paul MN Sergeant, Jeff Rothecker, put on Leave after it was discovered he was trolling Racial Equality Facebook pages and news posts

http://www.citypages.com/news/st-pau...esters-7974088 | http://www.citypages.com/news/st-pau...k-post-7975776
http://www.twincities.com/localnews/...stice-rally-at | http://www.startribune.com/st-paul-p...ers/365697691/

This is not his first incident. At the RNC 2008 he grabbed a protester at random and began dragging him away. A crowd surrounded him and he started spraying the crowd with mace. The protester got away soon after.

[6souls]

Resigns from position with the Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police where he held the role of 2nd VP
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2016/0...-blm-comments/

[Dimmauk]

Police Fraternity? Is it possible to make a bigger douchebag gathering?

[Ragnus]

Yeah. The national police union is called the Fraternal Order of Police.

http://www.fop.net/

[Roranora]

Run them over. most likely it will come out in your favor.

[6souls]

Jeff Rothecker confirms the post made and apologizes, St Paul Mayor pretty much confirms that Jeff's 20 year career is over

In his apology, Rothecker, who was put on leave, confirmed he was behind the post written by "JM Roth." He acknowledged it was insensitive and wrong.

"My poor choice of words conveyed a message I did not intend and am not proud of. Shortly after submitting the post, I re-read it and deleted it," he wrote. "As a law enforcement officer, I would never intentionally encourage someone to commit a crime. I very much regret my actions."

The St. Paul Police Federation represents Rothecker. Union officials say they do not agree with the post but will "ensure that he receives due process."

A statement from the federation said Rothecker is a veteran of the United States Army. He's been with the St. Paul police department for more than 20 years.

Rothecker's apology on Wednesday went on to say he regrets "exposing law enforcement officers to increased scrutiny, during this difficult time of ongoing conflict between officers and members of the community."

St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman continued to express outrage about the comments made by Rothecker.

"While an apology is certainly in order, it is not sufficient to repair the trust that has been broken," Coleman said in a statement. "Beyond that, Minnesota law prevents me from talking about disciplinary action until any employee appeals period is over."

http://www.mprnews.org/story/2016/01...ost-protesters

[notorious bum]

Serial rapist cop Daniel Holtzclaw gets sentenced to 263 years in prison: http://thebea.st/1VbKkV8

[Kaslo]

[Zealot]

In prison, he'll be the pie.

[Melena]

In prison, he'll be the pie.

Doubtful. As an ex cop they won't let him near general pop.

[Ghost_Wheel22]

Sometimes you're the pole and sometimes you're the hole.

[6souls]

MN cop accidently shoots suspect as he's leaving his squad car, Suspect forgives him

http://www.fox9.com/news/78950715-story

[Waraji]

Shoot First, Miranda Later.

[Blubbartron]

10:1 odds that cop gets fired for administering aid without putting the guy in cuffs first.

[BaneTheBrawler]

Shoot First, Miranda Later.

99% sure MN is not a Miranda state.

[Waraji]

Welp

[FNH]

99% sure MN is not a Miranda state.

What do you mean by that?

Pretty sure garner vs Tennessee set the precedent of preventing law enforcement from shooting fleeing suspects

[BaneTheBrawler]

Shoot First, Miranda Later.

Was responding to this.