racist cop gets his job because because Black victim wasn't "Seething" with "dislike or hatred"
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/opinion-white-michigan-officer-who-pulled-gun-on-innocent-black-newspaper-deliverer-reinstated/ar-AARVoNJ
An internal investigation found that Vorce operated outside of his jurisdiction, failed to de-escalate the situation and used excessive force, had an inappropriate tone and demeanor and violated the departments social media policy by sending the email.
Now, arbitrator Thomas Barnes has made the unfortunately binding decision to reinstate Vorce with no back pay and his seniority restored. Vorce will be required to undergo sensitivity training.
Barnes cited that the officer had no prior complaints and that his actions hadnt otherwise undermined or significantly impaired the otherwise good reputation of the department. Barnes also pretty much said that since Vorce was so sorry during his arbitration, a situation like this wouldnt be likely to happen again.
Its not likely to occur again given [Vorces] recognition of what he did wrong, Barnes wrote, according to the State Journal. [Vorce] testified he was not a racist and was upset by any inference that he was. ... [He] acknowledged he had multiple opportunities to simply drive away and let the on duty officers take care of the delivery driver.
From the State Journal:
Another factor in Barnes decision was the delivery drivers testimony. He spoke in a manner in which he did not exhibit any disdain for the Police Department nor any anger or dislike for [Vorce], Barnes wrote. It appears incredibly unusual to have a young black individual minding his own business while delivering newspapers being pursued by [Vorce] who twice pulled his gun on [him] and not have any seething dislike or hatred for what happened. He may have, and not in a small way, saved [Vorces] skin with his unemotional testimony.