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tallsteve · Joined: 02 Dec 2005 Posts: 253 Location: Cedar Hills

http://gothamist.com/2008/07/28/cop_caught_on_video_assaulting_cycl.php

I usually give cops the benefit of the doubt but, in this case, it's clear the bicyclist didn't do anything to provoke this encounter.

Redpb · Joined: 19 Dec 2007 Posts: 374 Location: Lehi

Stupid tree hugging bicyclist. Had he been in a car, none of this would have ever happened. He brought this on himself really.

Sombeech · Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 12657 Location: The Rubbish Bin

wow, amazing. You do have to wonder why the cop started running towards this cyclist though. Maybe he saw something he did up the street?

But still.....

The cyclist is clearly trying to avoid the cop, and even if the cyclist honked or yelled at somebody, it still doesn't justify being assaulted like that.

More from this link:

http://gothamist.com/2008/07/29/cyclist_thrown_from_bike_by_cop_is.php

"According to Officer Pogan, Long rode his bike straight into him, knocking them both down and causing a “laceration” on his arm. This account would seem to contradict the incendiary video, shot by a tourist. Long was arrested for attempted assault, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct, and, apparently Officer Pogan wrote in his report that Long told him: “You are pawns in the game. I’m going to have your job.”"

bbennett · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:11 am Post subject:

Wow! I hope he loses his job over this. It's interesting that the cyclist was charged with assault and the officer simply go put on "desk duty pending an investigation". I know if you or I were caught on video slamming someone to the ground from their bike (obviously unprovoked, as well), we would most certainly be charged.
Another prime example of cops being above the law. He wouldn't even be on "desk duty" were it not for this video and all charges against this innocent cyclist would hold up.

trackrunner · Joined: 27 Nov 2007 Posts: 1011

Sombeech wrote: The cyclist is clearly trying to avoid the cop, and even if the cyclist honked or yelled at somebody, it still doesn't justify being assaulted like that.

you think the cop should have first tried to stop him by waving him down, yelling at him, etc. Usually cops stop cars by using lights, siren, etc before raming the car.

accadacca · Joined: 02 Dec 2004 Posts: 7870 Location: On Your Screen

Shafted! Scum bag cop. :frustrated:

trackrunner · Joined: 27 Nov 2007 Posts: 1011

Something similar happened at a ride in SLC. Read psychenaut comments too. Though it appears the rider and the officer both admitted to being in the wrong and parted ways with an appology and hand shake.
http://www.saltcycle.com/2008/07/should-non-fleeing-person-be-tackled.html

deathcricket · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:32 am Post subject:

Haa! Clearly the cyclist was in the wrong. he could have avoided the cop by charging into the pedestrians on the side of the street.

Seriously though, clearly a cop abusing his authority. Throw the book at em.

greyhair biker · Joined: 04 Oct 2005 Posts: 3550 Location: GreenRiver, Wy

brute force was clearly NOT necessary here.........but why didnt the cyclist use his BRAKES? the cop still deserves to cool off and think about his life choices......ticket the cyclist sure but knock him off his bike?! sheesh! :frustrated:

abirken · Joined: 22 Feb 2008 Posts: 2458 Location: Colorado

Clearly the cyclist was steering to the left, trying to avoid the cop. What the hell was this cop thinking? Stupid uniform went to his brain. :ne_nau:

Mooseman70 · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 11:04 am Post subject:

Take it at face value. We have no idea what happened before this clip was shot. We have no info as to why the Officer took the cyclist down. I watched the Officers in the street and it appears they were looking for somebody - checking out all the cyclists as they rode past their position in the street.

I'm not defending the Officer's actions, but there is a lot more to the story than what this clip shows, I'm sure.

I know there's a lot of cop-haters on here, so let the flaming begin. :popcorn:

deathcricket · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 3:00 pm Post subject:

Cop hater? *raises hand* I have run into cool cops though and can tell in 5 seconds if they suck or not. All about the attitude.

He (the cop) made no attempt to stop him (the cyclist) though. I think a simple outstretched hand or yelling "halt" might go a bit more in proving your theory. Also, the report doesn't say anything to indicate they were looking for him or had any previous contact. And lastly, if you look at his partner, he's supportive but clearly as shocked as everyone else. He looks right at the guy and makes no attempt in that direction.

I do support hearing the cops side of the story though. But he already had a chance to do that IMO. hopefully there will be updates and we can see though. Should be interesting.

:2thumbs:

Mooseman70 · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 8:54 pm Post subject:

deathcricket wrote: Cop hater? *raises hand* I have run into cool cops though and can tell in 5 seconds if they suck or not. All about the attitude.

He (the cop) made no attempt to stop him (the cyclist) though. I think a simple outstretched hand or yelling "halt" might go a bit more in proving your theory. Also, the report doesn't say anything to indicate they were looking for him or had any previous contact. And lastly, if you look at his partner, he's supportive but clearly as shocked as everyone else. He looks right at the guy and makes no attempt in that direction.

I do support hearing the cops side of the story though. But he already had a chance to do that IMO. hopefully there will be updates and we can see though. Should be interesting.

:2thumbs:

Oh, but of course! Folks ALWAYS stop for the police when they stick out their hands and yell "STOP!". I'm not trying to "prove a theory" as you put it, but again, we don't know all of the circumstances. We're merely seeing a short video clip of the Officer body checking the guy off of his bike.

I focused on the Officer's partner in the video clip and watched it several times over. I cannot even tell what kind of look is on his face. You claim "he's supportive but clearly as shocked as everyone else." You can't be serious?!?! You can actually make out his facial expressions on that grainy YouTube clip? :lol8: Man, you need to tell me who your optometrist is. I need my eyes as sharp as your seem to be. Either that, or let me borrow your Superman specs. Thanks for the laugh, DC.

I heard on a news clip today that the Officer has been reassigned to a desk job, so he's clearly gotten boned for his actions. I'd love to know the whole story, though.

I will say that was one heckuva cross check he delivered, though. I wonder if he was as former hockey player? :lol8:

LOAH · Joined: 02 Jul 2007 Posts: 666 Location: Oh Remm Yoo Tahh

Oh c'mon. The cop was being a dick.

I can't say that I approve of a major crowd of cyclists blocking Time Square though. Arrogant bastards.

Sombeech · Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 12657 Location: The Rubbish Bin

Yeah, he and his partner definitely picked out that cyclist at the same time. I wonder what really set them off.