Cops and that pepper spray

**myvice** · 9th May 2006, 18:36

I wonder why we dont arm them?

**madboy** · 9th May 2006, 20:09

Did you guys see the new commissioner on Campbell Live tonight? I was actually impressed. It sounds like he wants to do something about the culture. Good luck, it's gonna be one hell of an uphill battle for him. But if he was actually being honest (which I hope he was) then it's gotta be good news.

**Hitcher** · 9th May 2006, 20:17

I spent a chunk of today working with Howard Broad -- for the first time. He seems like a pretty genuine dude.

**vs04** · 9th May 2006, 21:01

Originally Posted by Winston001

I agree with WINJA. Police are trained not to react to abuse etc. Just like ambos and firemen. They all deal with people in situations of stress when attitudes can get out of control. But being professional means you suck it up and ensure the citizen doesn't accidentally bump into a few doors while you are "helping" him.

From what I saw, a young constable reached to his belt, leaned forward slightly, sprayed at the man on the ground and then put the spray back on his belt. It was amazingly casual. No anger or aggressive moves by the officer - it was almost incidental to whatever else he and the other officers were discussing.

Bad look. That boys a gone coon.

You stole my thunder there mate.The cop was extemely casual about it,i would even go as far to say that he probably enjoyed it.I have two brothers in the force [actually one has left]the other is a sargent,two of the biggest cunts you,d ever want to meet.I,ve sat and listened to stories by these two, and their cop mates about the shit that they get up to just to piss the general public off.The reason these pricks have a tough job is because they,ve made it tough for themselves, i hope the assnole gets struck down for it but i would,nt hold my breath.

**vs04** · 9th May 2006, 21:03

Originally Posted by vs04

You stole my thunder there mate.The cop was extemely casual about it,i would even go as far to say that he probably enjoyed it.I have two brothers in the force [actually one has left]the other is a sargent,two of the biggest cunts you,d ever want to meet.I,ve sat and listened to stories by these two, and their cop mates about the shit that they get up to just to piss the general public off.The reason these pricks have a tough job is because they,ve made it tough for themselves, i hope the assnole gets struck down for it but i would,nt hold my breath.

And before somebody says something,no i dont know what an assnole is,asshole, yes, assnole, i,m not sure.

**Jantar** · 9th May 2006, 21:14

Originally Posted by vs04

And before somebody says something,no i dont know what an assnole is,asshole, yes, assnole, i,m not sure.

An asshole is a hole you put an ass into. Maybe you meant an Arsehole?

**number33** · 9th May 2006, 21:43

Look we're all in agreement that police brutality has its place, mainly on child molesters rapists burglars mongies lawyers honda riders etc... but for that jack booted gestapo to spray that dude - that sucks. That cop can thank his lucky stars I aint the police commissioner. I'd have the bastard charged with crimes to humanity, frog marched to a brick wall and executed immediately. No hesitation. Luckily the cops are getting new stun-guns soon, so motorcyclists needn't worry about pepperspray. A few 50,000 volt blasts administered thru your kidneys will soon quieten ya. he he

**slimjim** · 9th May 2006, 22:02

matey,, normally put this thread in rant and rave

**MrMelon** · 9th May 2006, 22:07

I rate your troll L for lame.

**mdb** · 9th May 2006, 22:07

The odd thing is that the cops knew they were being videoed. Makes you think there is something going on we either didn't see or can't here (not that I think the cop was right).

**terbang** · 9th May 2006, 22:30

Yup saw it on Campbel and it doesn't look good at all with the guy laying down on the ground and the Jack booted Rozzer just casually unholsters his spray can and gives this poor bastard a good facial whilst a couple of his other gangster mates (blue shirts) just stand around watching as if nothing was out of order.
They had the new comissioner (Broad I think) and he seemed a reasonable sort of a bloke, Campbel asked some hard line stuff and it is the first time I have ever seen the police publicly face an issue like this, and question their own method without putting the usual hard line closed ranks type of spin. Ups to him (glad we didnt get Rickard) and I hope it goes down hard on Mr trigger happy spraying Rozzer and his Ilk.

**Andrew** · 9th May 2006, 22:39

1984.............

**wendigo** · 9th May 2006, 23:12

I see the positive side of this.

Surely the police are bound by the very same laws they enforce. This being the case, if the officer involved is not charged with torture, this sets a precedent. This precedent of course is that its perfectly legal to torture scumbags.

I don't like scumbags. I think they've getting away with murder for years.

So I say thank you to that officer. He has empowered the victim of crime to rise up and torture the criminal without any fear of retribution from The Law.

**Indoo** · 10th May 2006, 00:35

Originally Posted by SpeedMedic

Talking to some of the police involved the guy thoroughly deserved it. If you guys had seen the full picture and audio (subtly edited by TV3), you woulda done the same thing or worse.
The only reason theres an investigation is because there was a "Use of Force" form filled out, which is mandatory after pepper spray and the likes.
Get over yourselves you wankers, if you think you can do a better job then why dont you try.

Hey don't try to add any balance to it or perspective, the usual suspects saw it on T.V. Its game over rover, they saw it on T.V so hung drawn and quartered.

Its funny that the pillar of the community who attacked the cops and is milking this for all its worth also failed to appear in court!

Although if I still blindly believed the media to be an unbiased organisation only seeking the truth, not a story or an agenda, I might be the same way. Unfortunately you have the media and lawyers who lie for a living presenting one side of the story and the Police who are unable to present any balance incase they prejudice the case and it gets thrown out.

If there is nothing more to it than was what was shown on T.V then sure the cops involved should be nailed, but I have a feeling there is alot more to it than what they decided to show.