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BrotherIvan

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55. Looks like arrogance + stupidity is a prerequisite in the NYPD

Mon Dec 29, 2014, 09:14 PM

Dec 2014

I think there should be a lot more recording of cops. We do it to teachers, they have observations and evaluations. As you said, we are their employers, so we should demand they do their jobs correctly.

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More racist brutality by NYPD Thugs-in-Blue, for dancing in the street [View all] 99th_Monkey Dec 2014 OP

Your tax dollars at work FreakinDJ Dec 2014 #1

Great PR NYPD, you are looking better and better everyday. NOT!!! still_one Dec 2014 #2

what assholes Duckhunter935 Dec 2014 #3

"Coulda been grabbing his gun" with reference to terrorist stabbings in 3....2.....1..... alcibiades_mystery Dec 2014 #4

I thought they liked shit happening behind their backs alcibiades_mystery Dec 2014 #5

Nothing is harmless and humorous to the NYPD. Especially when done by a person of color. progressoid Dec 2014 #6

That sucks.. whathehell Dec 2014 #7

I hope he presses charges. Hassin Bin Sober Dec 2014 #8

It would be WAY COOL if Ellen Paid His Legal Fees 99th_Monkey Dec 2014 #9

This is the crap that does not help at all. Raine1967 Dec 2014 #10

Full Alexander BOK video: Raine1967 Dec 2014 #11

I feel the need to add something to this. Raine1967 Dec 2014 #13

I know heightened police presense hollysmom Dec 2014 #61

OMG. I'm sorry you had that happen. That said you said a word that makes is all too real: Raine1967 Dec 2014 #64

"i" Did not have my jaw wired shut for 3 months or have the jaw/face malform as I got older hollysmom Dec 2014 #70

Where are all the police defenders lately? nt Logical Dec 2014 #12

Well, for one, I think brooklynite has a cottillion to attend. ret5hd Dec 2014 #16

Oh my JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #30

Officer needs to be charged for assault. nt Quackers Dec 2014 #14

^^^^^^ BrotherIvan Dec 2014 #15

They were hoping he was going to resist helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #21

Yes. They should all be fired. It is clear by their actions Enthusiast Dec 2014 #25

Just before they are all prosecuted for assault and accessories to assault. Every goddamn one of ohheckyeah Dec 2014 #42

Looks like arrogance + stupidity is a prerequisite in the NYPD BrotherIvan Dec 2014 #55

Hey look it's the "school safety" department....nt Jesus Malverde Dec 2014 #17

It's quite clear who the real fucking assholes are. And it starts at the top of the PBA. Comrade Grumpy Dec 2014 #18

Those guys wanted to kick his ass helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #19

Cowards & bullies hiding behind badges & guns IMHO n/t 99th_Monkey Dec 2014 #22

The worst kind of bullies are the ones with the power of the state behind them helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #26

What in the hell? onecaliberal Dec 2014 #20

Why not just turn your backs like you did to Deblasio, you fascist pigs? nt geek tragedy Dec 2014 #23

Because the NYPD is loathe to suffer the antics of a dancing, uppity negro. DRoseDARs Dec 2014 #27

on the plus side, they somehow managed to avoid killing him nt geek tragedy Dec 2014 #29

It's a Christmas Miracle! nt DRoseDARs Dec 2014 #32

No dancing! Enthusiast Dec 2014 #24

Would they mind if it were a skinny white girl? Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #50

Somehow I doubt that it would bother them. Enthusiast Dec 2014 #71

I dont know what to do, I am so fucking furious randys1 Dec 2014 #28

Doing that kind of prank 3 days after two nypd cops are snuck up on and killed? Vattel Dec 2014 #31

I don't blame the officer in the van that jumped out when he saw him come behind helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #33

I agree. Vattel Dec 2014 #37

I agree that it wasn't inappropriate for the cop in the car to question him. Kablooie Dec 2014 #63

I agree except there is no way to know if his being black made any difference to how he was treated. Vattel Dec 2014 #69

Are you fucking kidding me? This was part of Ellens "dance dare" 99th_Monkey Dec 2014 #35

Yeah, cuz having some creep sneak up behind you and dance in your personal space Vattel Dec 2014 #39

ANY cop who cannot stand being in the presence of a dancing black man w/out assaulting him 99th_Monkey Dec 2014 #40

I agree that the cop shouldn't have assaulted him. Vattel Dec 2014 #41

I've never heard of it before now mythology Dec 2014 #52

He's obviously dancing with his hands in full view. ohheckyeah Dec 2014 #44

you are right Caretha Dec 2014 #54

I am dancing behind you right now. Kalidurga Dec 2014 #58

Yeah, but when you do it, it is fun. Vattel Dec 2014 #66

Their assault on him was inexcusable, cwydro Dec 2014 #60

is it a police state yet? Ramses Dec 2014 #34

These guys 'prank' public and cops to incite and get reactions maced666 Dec 2014 #36

So Ellen Degeneres is "inciting" cops... SomethingFishy Dec 2014 #38

Correction 99th_Monkey Dec 2014 #43

Point taken... SomethingFishy Dec 2014 #45

It really doesn't matter what their other video pranks are helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #48

Clearly...you think he deserved one lump or two? Rex Dec 2014 #68

I can see it now.... Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #46

I think it would be most excellent if Ellen paid this guy's Legal Fees 99th_Monkey Dec 2014 #47

I would be happy if the cop who shoved him was charged with assault helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #49

from the article - a lawsuit is filed against nypd every 2 1/2 hours Liberal_in_LA Dec 2014 #51

I think all such "settlements" from these lawsuits 99th_Monkey Dec 2014 #57

Just another day on the NYC PD goon squad workinclasszero Dec 2014 #53

Those coppers are dumb worthless pigs. Dawson Leery Dec 2014 #56

Every time I watch videos like this one mountain grammy Dec 2014 #59

I wish there was a way for people to turn their backs on the police. Kablooie Dec 2014 #62

No One Dares 99th_Monkey Dec 2014 #65

Oh sure he looks harmless. Rex Dec 2014 #67

This is why people are marching in the streets Marrah_G Dec 2014 #72