That may vary in different jurisdictions. I’m not going to go research it, but I’d bet it’s released once the civil suit against the PD is filed. The PD won’t take a fall if they can offer up a “bad cop”. You know the name will be leaked if not released. On a more practical note, they would not be smart to release the name(s) until, and if, they can be certain of their story. What if they released the wrong name(s) and got an innocent person killed? Get the facts to the best of their ability, then release the name(s). They have responsibilities both to the public and to the department. It’s a delicate balance.
A bundle of tragedies heaped on top of each other.
Obviously, the best answer is to trust in a system that finds facts, and to expect people to be innocent until proven guilty. It is unfortunate that we have gotten to the point where people feel (rightly in many cases) that those in authority cannot be trusted to get the facts and to correctly report them.
It is more unfortunate that there are many willing to kill this police officer without benefit of a trial by a jury of his peers.
And even more unfortunate that people feel they have a right to destroy property that has nothing at all to do with any of the individuals involved, just because they are angry. This does not give you the right to riot and destroy.
If Al Sharpton were truly a leader, he would have a lot to say about non-violence, even in opposition. But he’s just a mouthpiece. Dr. King would be ashamed, or at least very disappointed.
Avoid swaggering or any other confident behavior that suggests you are not completely subjugated. Be sure not to pick up any object that could be perceived by a police officer as a firearm, such as a cell phone, a food item, or nothing. Explain in clear and logical terms that you do not enjoy being shot, and would prefer that it not happen. Don’t let society stereotype you as a petty criminal. Remember that you can be seen as so much more, from an armed robbery suspect, to a rape suspect, to a murder suspect. Try to see it from a police officer’s point of view: You may be unarmed, but you’re also black. Avoid wearing clothing associated with the gang lifestyle, such as shirts and pants. Revel in the fact that by simply existing, you exert a threatening presence over the nation’s police force.
Packratjohn Premium Member over 9 years ago
That may vary in different jurisdictions. I’m not going to go research it, but I’d bet it’s released once the civil suit against the PD is filed. The PD won’t take a fall if they can offer up a “bad cop”. You know the name will be leaked if not released. On a more practical note, they would not be smart to release the name(s) until, and if, they can be certain of their story. What if they released the wrong name(s) and got an innocent person killed? Get the facts to the best of their ability, then release the name(s). They have responsibilities both to the public and to the department. It’s a delicate balance.
I Play One On TV over 9 years ago
A bundle of tragedies heaped on top of each other.
Obviously, the best answer is to trust in a system that finds facts, and to expect people to be innocent until proven guilty. It is unfortunate that we have gotten to the point where people feel (rightly in many cases) that those in authority cannot be trusted to get the facts and to correctly report them.
It is more unfortunate that there are many willing to kill this police officer without benefit of a trial by a jury of his peers.
And even more unfortunate that people feel they have a right to destroy property that has nothing at all to do with any of the individuals involved, just because they are angry. This does not give you the right to riot and destroy.
If Al Sharpton were truly a leader, he would have a lot to say about non-violence, even in opposition. But he’s just a mouthpiece. Dr. King would be ashamed, or at least very disappointed.
TripleAxel over 9 years ago
This instance of government unaccountability brought to you by Unions™! Unions™ – protecting government dysfunction for more than fifty years!
BaltoBill over 9 years ago
Tips for being an unarmed black teen in America:
Shy away from dangerous, heavily policed areas.Avoid swaggering or any other confident behavior that suggests you are not completely subjugated. Be sure not to pick up any object that could be perceived by a police officer as a firearm, such as a cell phone, a food item, or nothing. Explain in clear and logical terms that you do not enjoy being shot, and would prefer that it not happen. Don’t let society stereotype you as a petty criminal. Remember that you can be seen as so much more, from an armed robbery suspect, to a rape suspect, to a murder suspect. Try to see it from a police officer’s point of view: You may be unarmed, but you’re also black. Avoid wearing clothing associated with the gang lifestyle, such as shirts and pants. Revel in the fact that by simply existing, you exert a threatening presence over the nation’s police force.
moosemin over 9 years ago
We never seem to hear much about British police getting into trouble like this!?
Packratjohn Premium Member over 9 years ago
Someone is listening:http://apnews.excite.com/article/20140816/us—police_militarization-9a6a9da102.html
Cerabooge over 9 years ago
Balto Bill & Night-Gaunt49: Well said! TripleAxel’s mind is a toxic swamp.
derlehrer over 9 years ago
Ted, here’s your next assignment:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/15/us-usa-arizona-police-idUSKBN0GF1QR20140815
louieglutz over 9 years ago
and then came friday night. no stormtroopers, just jesse jackson