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The Baltimore Police Department confirmed late Sunday that the city cop involved in the brutal beating of an innocent man has resigned following his suspension. NBC News reported that the still-unnamed officer encountered the victim, Dashawn McGrierwhom he had known from a previous encounterduring a special cross-borders crime initiative. When McGrier refused to provide identification, NBC News adds, the officer put his hand on the mans chest. When McGrier pushed it off, the officer punched him repeatedly, eventually forcing him to the ground. McGrier was taken into custody and later released. He was not charged with a crime. He reportedly suffered a broken or fractured jaw and sustained injuries to his eye socket, nose, ribs, and left leg. The video of the incident later went viral, prompting both public fury and the officers suspension. While I have an expectation that officers are out of their cars, on foot, and engaging citizens, I expect that it will be done professionally and constitutionally, Police Chief Gary Tuggle said in a statement cited by NBC News. I have zero tolerance for behavior like I witnessed on the video today. Officers have a responsibility and duty to control their emotions in the most stressful of situations.
Warning: Video contains graphic violence and offensive language.
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Tipperary
(6,930 posts)moriah
(8,311 posts)What is it about the assessment/training that seems to produce cops that have the attitude of Eric Cartman?
(Warning, cartoon violence).
Tipperary
(6,930 posts)Demovictory9
(32,472 posts)about 0.25 of video. He was so angry, his colleagues couldn't control him.
braddy
(3,585 posts)Tipperary
(6,930 posts)So much for the effectiveness of the anthem protests.
MurrayDelph
(5,300 posts)a national registry for law enforcement officers, the way we do for nurses and teachers.
Otherwise, this angry cop will just move down the road and get a new job abusing his authority.
Tipperary
(6,930 posts)bluestarone
(17,025 posts)will be filed against this asshole. He needs to be removed from any and all public employment!! LOCK HIM UP!!!!!!!!!