Technology vs Police Brutality
http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/18/us/police-cell-phone-videos/
The following is an article on CNN that talks about cell phones and other technology being used to fight the police and their over agressive tactics being used. There is a strong question gong around the nation that after the Eric Garner case, does video taping the police have any bearing? I feel like it does to an extent because maybe some cops will adhere to their training and actually respect the rights of a citizen knowing they are being filmed; However after seeing the last couple cases in the media and the cases being tried in front of a jury one still ahs to wonder are the police just untouchable? The Eric Garner case specifically shows the altercation from start to finish, with all those cops around, there is no one that can convince me that they had to choke him out like that. This was all being done while different people was watching making the comments of let him go he cant breathe, also no to mention the recording was also being made by bystanders. There is even an instance where the cops attempt to tell the people to stop filming, and even threaten to apprehend their phones. If you read the report the person who filmed the altercation was actually detained by the police that day. Does this no violate not only are rights as citizens, but now the police even feel they have the right to violate our constitutional rights. I see these types of altercations happening everyday in Riviera Beach in my neighborhood, there is no trust in the police, I'm not saying that the police are wrong in every case, but it seems more and more the police are becoming untouchable no matter who sees whats going on.
I honestly feel that these cops are untouchable, Eric clearly said and I quote "I can't breathe" and the cop still choked him out. A few days later the same cops wore shirts that said "I can breathe". I saw that and was modified, that was so wrong in so many levels.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you I think you should be able to tape how a cop is treating you if you please it may force them to show a sense of respect like you stated!
ReplyDeleteThe only behavior that ever changes is behavior which is observed. Behavior that is hidden seldom changes. All those in authority need to know that we are watching. This used to be the job of the news media, but they have failed us for better ratings.
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