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No WTO: Officer #149, Richmond PD ... Jackass
Officer #149 of Richmond PD responds to a peaceful protest by punching people, pepperspraying people, indiscriminately attacking people, etc. Just wait until the FALSE ARREST charge. The crowd was chanting "1-4-9" and finally, this officer's anger management training couldn't hold up, and he randomly grabbed someone from the crowd and arrested them. The best part is when he pepper sprayed himself like a fucking idiot.
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Way to kick some hippie ass! This is the best picture on the whole damn worthless sf.indymedia site. This officer is not a "pig" and I would like to thank him for devoting his life to serving his community (Although I'm sure the crazy protesters would call this a dis-service).
And enough with making fun of this "Macho" guy. Obviously the skinny little hippies are jealous & need to stereotype this guy as the "dumb jock." It takes years in a gym to get into this kind of shape & since when is physical fitness a bad thing?
oink oink. Go back to krispy kreme, asshole.
oink oink. Go back to krispy kreme, asshole.
So where is the stereotype? I saw 149 act like a macho brutal bully-- i feel sorry for the community of Richmond having this psychopath "protecting" them. Cops like this should be fired.
To the other posters who denigrate police on their physical appearance-- how would you like it if the cops made fun of women(or men)at the protest for being fat. It would be fucked up! I work with a lot of fat working class people and while most of em have a sense of humor about their body shape-- disrespecting anyone on this basis including cops is a road we shouldn't go down. Yeah the donut jokes are funny to a point but a lot of the posters here have crossed it.
I'm considering legal action against Ofc Sweeney #149, Richmond PD. Any witnesses to his action on Saturday should call my attorney Larry Hildes 510-845-9788.
-Ryan
Your a discrace to society.
Move to cincinatti.
Fucking Loser.
So I ask you soon to be a cop--when you run into a violent or corrupt cops will you be silent? will you wonder why some people hate cops when you are silent? Do you really think 149 is a model cop (i doubt you know him though)?
I have a few suggestions if you dont like the law.
1. Break it. It\'s your choice. We call it job security. Just be man enough to face the consequences when you get caught.
2. We dont actually make the laws, fyi, so if you don\'t like it, write your senators.
3. Follow the law anyway. (that\'s the easiest one)
4. Move out of the country. If you dont like the laws here....Leave. You probably wouldnt be missed.
I hear crap like this all the time and I can tell you about 2 % are legit. People buy into all the media hype and sensationalized story and use it as a way to escape responsibility. With all the negative press our profession has gotten over the last decade, I really find it hard to believe that an Officer, and especially Sweeney, just walks up and starts shoving someone. Give me a break. Most of these \"protestors\" just show up to let out some juvenile aggression on police. Dont give me this crap about the police starting it.
Why would you try to ruin this man\'s career? Id like to see you walk a day in his shoes. What contribution are YOU making to society? I have never worked with him but when I first started pursuing this career I went on a few ride alongs with him and we have kept in touch over the years and Id be honored to have him as a partner. Incidentally, he has won a few awards and is one of the best PO's on the force. No one is buying your little story.
Anyway, for those of you that have a negative view of Officer Sweeney, that's fine, but I would suggest you would have a much greater impact if you addressed the issue rather that post insults to the man's physical features. Not to mention the degrading euphuisms which tend to do nothing more than instigate doubt in your story. If the officer did, in-fact, overstep his bounds he will be held accountable. The derogatory remarks will do nothing to promote this.
The bottom line, law enforcement officers are needed and for the most part do a noble job. It is unacceptable to stereotype all of them for the actions of so few. Just as it is unacceptable to stereotype the demonstrator.
The thing is, one can't just say "it's a tough job, so we have to give the officers some leeway". People's lives and livelihood are on the line. What would have happened if no witnesses were present. Ryan, or others, could have faced actual long jail sentences for the misapplied felony charges. The same goes for all the other people that the police interact with during the rest of the year. Without drastically reorganizing society, I don't know what we should do to encourage more talented people to join the force.
<Soon2BCop> And these little shits wonder why sometimes we have short tempers or arent always in a great mood.
<Soon2BCop> The protestors are out there to play some martyr
<Soon2BCop> and cause trouble
<Soon2BCop> At the same time, it seems people are getting more and more brave thinking they can get away with videotaping us, getting in our face, etc
<Soon2BCop> Well if some scumbag has no respect for the men in blue who are risking their lives to protect even the ungrateful garbage and make the community safer, they get what they deserve
<Soon2BCop> youre a cocky little fucker
<Soon2BCop> you piece of shit
<Soon2BCop> This is why there shouldnt be "photographers" taking pictures at crap like this
<Soon2BCop> Is it a protest or a carnival?
<Soon2BCop> Its not that we are afraid of misconduct, its that they could end up on a site like this
<Soon2BCop> or some other anti cop site which could put is in danger
<Soon2BCop> there are not that many incidents of brutality
<Soon2BCop> Just take Sweeney's picture down
<Soon2BCop> Thats all I fuckin asked
<Soon2BCop> He should have broken those fuckin cameras
<Soon2BCop> and knocked some sense into some of you
<Soon2BCop> I have wasted enough time here. As I said, what goes around, comes around
<Soon2BCop> I hope one day some piece of shit tries to ruin your life and your rep.
<Soon2BCop> I just mean people reap what they sew
<Soon2BCop> and ogranizations like this juvenile and flat out ridiculous causes will come back to bite you
<Soon2BCop> youre a fuckin piece of shit
<Soon2BCop> You know I was hoping after Sept. 11 some of you people would wake up
<Soon2BCop> But I guess not
<Soon2BCop> I was one of the top graduates in my academy
<Soon2BCop> and Im almost done with my probationary period
<Soon2BCop> Maybe you should pull your head out of a rap song and get in the real world
<Soon2BCop> Where is this video
<Soon2BCop> who has it
<Soon2BCop> I dont care about fucking Nigeria
<Soon2BCop> He asked the photographer to put the camera away
<Soon2BCop> Sweeney should have beat the shit out of some of you and shoved those god damn cameras up your ass
<Soon2BCop> apparently he didnt attack you good enough because you obviously didnt learn your lesson
<Soon2BCop> I hate you motherfuckers
<Soon2BCop> You will get whats coming to you
<Soon2BCop> and think of me laughing when it happens
Don't take that as the thoughts and words of all police officers in Richmond or anywhere else in the U.S.
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