How would you have handled this?

[ImStricken06]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGSrGmHsT8s[/youtube]
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyp ... -1.2167958


1. comment below, stating how you would have handled this
2. feel free to make this scumbag famous, and spread this video
3. feel free to let the nypd know how you feel. give them a shout! Call 1-800-341-2272

[PapaSmurf2k3]

I saw Torry posted this on FB.
I mentioned I'd have a tough time keeping my mouth shut, cop or not.
I didn't see anything that happened before he started filming though, but the driver certainly doesn't seem like he was really provoking the guy.

[Rogue One]

NYPD's Bratton Benches Terror Cop Filmed Yelling At Immigrant Cab Driver

By Ahiza Garcia Published April 1, 2015 TPM

New York Police Department Commissioner Bill Bratton denounced the behavior of an NYPD detective who was allegedly caught on camera berating and screaming at an immigrant Uber cab driver, WNBC reported on Wednesday.

Bratton also noted, during a news conference, that the officer had been placed on modified duty and transferred out of the NYPD's Joint Terrorism Task Force, according to WNBC.

"That officer's behavior reflected poorly on everyone who wears our uniform," Bratton reportedly said. "In that kind of encounter, anger like that is unacceptable. In any kind of encounter, discourtesy like that and language like that is unacceptable."

Bratton also added that the actions of the officer, who who was reportedly identified earlier in the day as Detective Patrick Cherry, made the relationship between civilians and police officers more difficult, according to WNBC.

"No good cop can watch that without a wince," he said. "All good cops know that the officer just made their jobs a little bit harder."

Bratton also reportedly apologized to the driver and the two passengers who reportedly filmed the exchange.

The investigation into the officer's behavior was ongoing and being handled by the Civilian Complaint Review Board, Bratton reportedly said.

"The actions engaged by the officer based on the video alone would indicate that those fall under the jurisdiction of the CCRB and their particular areas of jurisdiction."

[Jesda]

I'd have argued and ended up in jail.

[AZhitman]

^ That.

I'm not ok with an apology. I want to know WTF is wrong with his mental state that he thinks he can talk to ANYONE in that fashion. SOme of the best LEOs I've ever seen never have occasion to raise their voice.

Probably not a good idea to keep him on the force. If so, make him a meter maid.

[Bubba1]

I agree to the point that an apology by itself was not enough as that cop displayed some scary anger issues. Fortunately, he was just ordered to turn in his badge & gun, and reassigned to a desk job which is a good first step. Since his name has been published, Internet shaming has kicked into overdrive, which I suspect will punish him considerably more than he's expecting.

As far as what I would do, I would let the cop finish his rant and remain calm, as arguing back at him does nothing but aggravate what's already a dangerous situation with an armed agitated nut. But I'd also try to get his name, his badge number if visible and license plate if he refuses to identify himself or provides a false name. With 2 witnesses plus video, I'd file a easily winnable formal complaint with a polite suggestion of taking to the next level if the city/NYPD doesn't properly address it. I don't see any value at all to #3, bombing NYPD with calls especially since NYPD's been handling it appropriately thus far. To do so seems rather vindictive to me. It also would not surprise me if that cop ends up "retiring" from the force quietly, to avoid charges anyway.

[ImStricken06]

bubb, if we the people dont make noise, nothing gets done(in all aspects of government accountability, not just this case). its only when we the people start getting up in arms, are people held accountable and things getting done.

i personally wouldn't have stood for his screaming and physical force. i would have rolled up the window, leaving only about 3 inches. that obviously would have caused him to break the window and cause a series of events that an apology wouldnt fix.

this guy deserves to be fired, lose his pension, and be forced into mental health counseling to remove his firearm rights. idiots like that should NOT be allowed to own a firearm. he's clearly not all there. i bet you $100 this coward wouldn't have acted like that, if there was a 350lb muscle-head in the car. typical coward.

if i was this taxi cab driver, i would file a series of criminal & civil complaints against this officer. Disorderly conduct, Aggravated harassment in the second degree for the slamming of the car door, Aggravated harassment in the first degree for the ethnic BS he decided to bring up, etc. i would also demand official misconduct charges, as well as conduct unbecoming of an officer be levied upon him. i would also have my attorney subpena his records, to see any other misconduct charges or discipline he might have faced, and expose him for who he is. this guy is pure scum in my opinion. not only has this idiot pushed public/police relations 2 steps back, he also confirmed & solidified all the "cop-haters'" position (which is dangerous for all the good guys in blue).

i hate to say it, but this is why i video tape all interactions with any officials. you simply never know who is walking up to your car.

[Bubba1]

It seems like we have drastically different views though we do agree on two things, videotaping police encounters is wise and he should be fired. Perhaps I'm a little older and more patient than you are. But to me, being defiant and hostile back to an angry officer at the scene greatly increases the odds of escalating the situation to a place neither of you want to go. Face it, there's no way you would have convinced that cop that he was completely wrong given the state of mind he was in. So why try to argue with him? I think the cabbie played it smart by keeping his cool. He knew he had witnesses. And the cop got caught. Keep in mind, in the last 24 hours, the cop has already been forced to surrender his badge/gun, is currently being internet shamed, and the investigation just started. Yes, this specific cop was an unprofessional jerk, but with the NYPD acting swiftly to deal with him thus far, which was the right thing to do, I don't buy that this incident will solidify cop-haters' position. Well, unless NYPD somehow exonerates him, which seems highly unlikely at this point.

[ImStricken06]

It seems like we have drastically different views though we do agree on two things, videotaping police encounters is wise and he should be fired. Perhaps I'm a little older and more patient than you are. But to me, being defiant and hostile back to an angry officer at the scene greatly increases the odds of escalating the situation to a place neither of you want to go. Face it, there's no way you would have convinced that cop that he was completely wrong given the state of mind he was in. So why try to argue with him? I think the cabbie played it smart by keeping his cool. He knew he had witnesses. And the cop got caught. Keep in mind, in the last 24 hours, the cop has already been forced to surrender his badge/gun, is currently being internet shamed, and the investigation just started. Yes, this specific cop was an unprofessional jerk, but with the NYPD acting swiftly to deal with him thus far, which was the right thing to do, I don't buy that this incident will solidify cop-haters' position. Well, unless NYPD somehow exonerates him, which seems highly unlikely at this point.

we actually agree on more than you think. i certainly wouldn't argue, because you'll never prove anything to a person like him. i simply would have rolled up my window to block his BS.

regarding my desire to push things further... take a look at what happened to innocent daren wilson. the guy didnt do anything wrong, yet the people stood up and demanded justice. the guy quit, the guy's life is ruined. id be surprised if that young guy doesnt take his own life(heaven forbid). the people stood up, and raised hell, demanding justice. they kinda got it. unfortunately it was totally not the right time to demand justice. this cop was 100% innocent. now lets take a look at THIS cop.... and you hear nothing from 'we the people'. thats sad. thats why i feel like this tool-bag will get a paid vacation, i mean: "suspension" that he will use his accumulated sick time to fund. thats if he doesnt quit and retire prior to the nypd dragging their feet on this.