halifax county man tazed to death by cop

in another run in with tazers, dumb cops, and civilians a halifax county man is now dead for failing to stop riding his bike and then getting tazed. he was rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead..

http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/10415249/

Looks to me like Electro has some competition....

Uh oh. These dumbasses are going to get tazors banned.

Not more taser news :roll: :P

Looks to me like Electro has some competition....

ballsosteal

All I can say is,,,, He shouldve just gotten of the bike

I know how to solve this problem. Privatize the law enforcement. Police officers don't receive competitive compensation for their line of work. So all the competent people who know how to handle weapons safely get better jobs. Because of this the police force is made up of red necks, who lack the necessary perceptive skills to enforce the law because they' have no skills to get other jobs.StRaItJaCkEt36

When the officer tells you to do something you do it.

When the officer tells you to do something you do it.

worlock77

[QUOTE="worlock77"]

When the officer tells you to do something you do it.

BranKetra

[QUOTE="worlock77"]

When the officer tells you to do something you do it.

BranKetra

And I suppose this man couldn't see the police car next to him with lights flashing and the officer yelling out the window at him ether?

[QUOTE="BranKetra"][QUOTE="worlock77"]

When the officer tells you to do something you do it.

worlock77

And I suppose this man couldn't see the police car next to him with lights flashing and the officer yelling out the window at him ether?

"When Officer John Turner arrived, he saw Roger Anthony pedaling away along 10th Street. He followed Anthony in his patrol car, briefly put on his sirens and lights and yelled out of the window for him to stop, but Anthony continued to ride away, police said.

Williams said Turner then saw Anthony take something out his pocket and put it into his mouth. At that time, Turner got out of the car and yelled for Anthony to stop. When Anthony didn't stop, the officer used a stun gun on him, causing him to fall off of his bike."

I'm going from what was reported. It doesn't say he pulled up. It was at night, though. So at the very least, he probably saw the red and blue lighting up the night. Although, if he was drunk, it's possible that he didn't even realize what was going on. Anyway, I didn't realize that cops could tazer civilians for not complying with a command to stop.

The man was obviously impaired and not aware of his surroundings so you taze him while riding a bike? Nice going rookie. A person with only 1 month experience should not be taking calls, he should be riding with a more experienced officer observing and learning so he doesn't make these dumbass decisions. gmaster456

[QUOTE="worlock77"]

[QUOTE="BranKetra"] What if you can't hear? BranKetra

And I suppose this man couldn't see the police car next to him with lights flashing and the officer yelling out the window at him ether?

"When Officer John Turner arrived, he saw Roger Anthony pedaling away along 10th Street. He followed Anthony in his patrol car, briefly put on his sirens and lights and yelled out of the window for him to stop, but Anthony continued to ride away, police said.

Williams said Turner then saw Anthony take something out his pocket and put it into his mouth. At that time, Turner got out of the car and yelled for Anthony to stop. When Anthony didn't stop, the officer used a stun gun on him, causing him to fall off of his bike."

I'm going from what was reported. It doesn't say he pulled up. It was at night, though. So at the very least, he probably saw the red and blue lighting up the night. Although, if he was drunk, it's possible that he didn't even realize what was going on. Anyway, I didn't realize that cops could tazer civilians for not complying with a command to stop.

I'm not buying that the man was so obvlious to his surroundings that he would not have been aware of the officer. If we was then he shouldn't have been out by himself like he was.

[QUOTE="gmaster456"]The man was obviously impaired and not aware of his surroundings so you taze him while riding a bike? Nice going rookie. A person with only 1 month experience should not be taking calls, he should be riding with a more experienced officer observing and learning so he doesn't make these dumbass decisions. StRaItJaCkEt36

[QUOTE="BranKetra"]

[QUOTE="worlock77"]

And I suppose this man couldn't see the police car next to him with lights flashing and the officer yelling out the window at him ether?

worlock77

"When Officer John Turner arrived, he saw Roger Anthony pedaling away along 10th Street. He followed Anthony in his patrol car, briefly put on his sirens and lights and yelled out of the window for him to stop, but Anthony continued to ride away, police said.

Williams said Turner then saw Anthony take something out his pocket and put it into his mouth. At that time, Turner got out of the car and yelled for Anthony to stop. When Anthony didn't stop, the officer used a stun gun on him, causing him to fall off of his bike."

I'm going from what was reported. It doesn't say he pulled up. It was at night, though. So at the very least, he probably saw the red and blue lighting up the night. Although, if he was drunk, it's possible that he didn't even realize what was going on. Anyway, I didn't realize that cops could tazer civilians for not complying with a command to stop.

I'm not buying that the man was so obvlious to his surroundings that he would not have been aware of the officer. If we was then he shouldn't have been out by himself like he was.

I think police should only use violence if it's to stop a person from hurting somebody else. I see no evidence this man was a threat to anyone.

[QUOTE="BranKetra"]

[QUOTE="worlock77"]

And I suppose this man couldn't see the police car next to him with lights flashing and the officer yelling out the window at him ether?

worlock77

"When Officer John Turner arrived, he saw Roger Anthony pedaling away along 10th Street. He followed Anthony in his patrol car, briefly put on his sirens and lights and yelled out of the window for him to stop, but Anthony continued to ride away, police said.

Williams said Turner then saw Anthony take something out his pocket and put it into his mouth. At that time, Turner got out of the car and yelled for Anthony to stop. When Anthony didn't stop, the officer used a stun gun on him, causing him to fall off of his bike."

I'm going from what was reported. It doesn't say he pulled up. It was at night, though. So at the very least, he probably saw the red and blue lighting up the night. Although, if he was drunk, it's possible that he didn't even realize what was going on. Anyway, I didn't realize that cops could tazer civilians for not complying with a command to stop.

I'm not buying that the man was so obvlious to his surroundings that he would not have been aware of the officer. If we was then he shouldn't have been out by himself like he was.

[QUOTE="worlock77"]

[QUOTE="BranKetra"] From article:

"When Officer John Turner arrived, he saw Roger Anthony pedaling away along 10th Street. He followed Anthony in his patrol car, briefly put on his sirens and lights and yelled out of the window for him to stop, but Anthony continued to ride away, police said.

Williams said Turner then saw Anthony take something out his pocket and put it into his mouth. At that time, Turner got out of the car and yelled for Anthony to stop. When Anthony didn't stop, the officer used a stun gun on him, causing him to fall off of his bike."

I'm going from what was reported. It doesn't say he pulled up. It was at night, though. So at the very least, he probably saw the red and blue lighting up the night. Although, if he was drunk, it's possible that he didn't even realize what was going on. Anyway, I didn't realize that cops could tazer civilians for not complying with a command to stop.

BranKetra

I'm not buying that the man was so obvlious to his surroundings that he would not have been aware of the officer. If we was then he shouldn't have been out by himself like he was.

What does medical care have to do with it? The man's family were clearly aware of his condition. As for the cop tazing him - yeah, probably an excessive use of force (assuming we're getting the full story here). But these tazing stories come up often and the picture painted is always the same, "bad cop/pig", when in most cases the entire thing could have been easily avoided if the person in question had just went along with the officers.

I was suprised I hadn't heard of this, being that it was in the county...
... Different Halifax.

I guess this sucks. But I don't really have anything to contribute to a conversation about tasers/the article.

[QUOTE="BranKetra"][QUOTE="worlock77"]

I'm not buying that the man was so obvlious to his surroundings that he would not have been aware of the officer. If we was then he shouldn't have been out by himself like he was.

worlock77

What does medical care have to do with it? The man's family were clearly aware of his condition. As for the cop tazing him - yeah, probably an excessive use of force (assuming we're getting the full story here). But these tazing stories come up often and the picture painted is always the same, "bad cop/pig", when in most cases the entire thing could have been easily avoided if the person in question had just went along with the officers.

When the officer tells you to do something you do it.

worlock77

That's a shame.

[QUOTE="worlock77"]

When the officer tells you to do something you do it.

needled24-7

[QUOTE="needled24-7"]

[QUOTE="worlock77"]

When the officer tells you to do something you do it.

sonicare

[QUOTE="sonicare"]

[QUOTE="needled24-7"]unless the officer had reasonable suspicion that the man had committed a crime, was in the process of committing a crime, or was going to commit a crime, he can't make the man stop. just because the officer tells you to stop, doesn't mean you have to.

StRaItJaCkEt36

[QUOTE="needled24-7"]

[QUOTE="worlock77"]

When the officer tells you to do something you do it.

sonicare

but worlock's comment was a pretty general statement, and i was just commenting that just because an officer tells you to stop, doesn't always mean you have to listen to them.

[QUOTE="StRaItJaCkEt36"][QUOTE="sonicare"] The original caller had said that the person on the bicycle was inebriated. That was the reasonable suspicion.

Huffanddoback

[QUOTE="worlock77"]

When the officer tells you to do something you do it.

needled24-7

Regardless of what I have to do or not, when a police officer tells me to stop I goddamn well stop. I'm gotten out of a lot of trouble over the years simply by being polite and doing as the officer says. Hell, I got slapped with a $120 ticket the other day and still wished the officer a happy Thanksgiving.

[QUOTE="Huffanddoback"][QUOTE="StRaItJaCkEt36"] shouldn't the caller be investigated as well then for a phony complaint? Maybe, he was pissed off a guy was riding on a bicycle(even though it's his right). You know how drivers are.StRaItJaCkEt36

It's not a false complaint if the personal actually believes he may be intoxicated.

[QUOTE="StRaItJaCkEt36"]I know how to solve this problem. Privatize the law enforcement. Police officers don't receive competitive compensation for their line of work. So all the competent people who know how to handle weapons safely get better jobs. Because of this the police force is made up of red necks, who lack the necessary perceptive skills to enforce the law because they' have no skills to get other jobs.parkurtommo

Um... what?

The police should always be able to carry out physical punishment if someone doesn't listen to what that say. After all, they are always right.junglist101

Should have stopped.....it's not very bright to ignore cops. They tend to take that personally.....LJS9502_basic

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]Should have stopped.....it's not very bright to ignore cops. They tend to take that personally.....BranKetra

[QUOTE="BranKetra"][QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]Should have stopped.....it's not very bright to ignore cops. They tend to take that personally.....LJS9502_basic

When the officer tells you to do something you do it.

worlock77

You're a doubleplusgood citizen.

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="BranKetra"] Not bright, sure. Punishable by force? That's pushing it.BranKetra

And what I meant about fighting a cop....it's rare that you'd get away....and they just feel justified in harming the individual for resisting...so it's better to comply and then seek a lawyer if they were out of line.

[QUOTE="BranKetra"][QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"] When engaged with a cop....they're always going to win one way or another. I'm against the indiscriminate use of tazers....I'm not a fan of cops...but I can't feel sympathy when the individual creates the problem. So I'm kind of apathetic about this issue.LJS9502_basic

And what I meant about fighting a cop....it's rare that you'd get away....and they just feel justified in harming the individual for resisting...so it's better to comply and then seek a lawyer if they were out of line.

[QUOTE="worlock77"]

When the officer tells you to do something you do it.

Stesilaus

You're a doubleplusgood citizen.

No, simply one who doesn't court more hassle than is needed.

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]

[QUOTE="BranKetra"] Not always. They can get away and call the police department. If it's one of those city-wide problems with a corrupt police force, the FBI can and has stepped in. Like with the Mississippi burning case. Supposedly, the biker had hearing problems and was apparently impaired. It's more complicated than it just being his fault.BranKetra

And what I meant about fighting a cop....it's rare that you'd get away....and they just feel justified in harming the individual for resisting...so it's better to comply and then seek a lawyer if they were out of line.

[QUOTE="BranKetra"][QUOTE="worlock77"]

I'm not buying that the man was so obvlious to his surroundings that he would not have been aware of the officer. If we was then he shouldn't have been out by himself like he was.

worlock77

What does medical care have to do with it? The man's family were clearly aware of his condition. As for the cop tazing him - yeah, probably an excessive use of force (assuming we're getting the full story here). But these tazing stories come up often and the picture painted is always the same, "bad cop/pig", when in most cases the entire thing could have been easily avoided if the person in question had just went along with the officers.

[QUOTE="worlock77"]

[QUOTE="BranKetra"] It's possible that he was. Just because someone should be under medical care doesn't mean they can afford it. That doesn't really explain why cops can taze someone for not complying to pull over. Think about it. Unless there is a bike lane, bicyclers on the road are supposed to be considered the same as automobiles. Would it be proper to taze someone driving a car or motorcycle if they refused to pull over?Nibroc420

What does medical care have to do with it? The man's family were clearly aware of his condition. As for the cop tazing him - yeah, probably an excessive use of force (assuming we're getting the full story here). But these tazing stories come up often and the picture painted is always the same, "bad cop/pig", when in most cases the entire thing could have been easily avoided if the person in question had just went along with the officers.

No, what I'm saying is that people who comply with police officers usually don't get tazed. For all you, I or anyone else posting here know the man may have died from whatever it was he ingested moments before.

[QUOTE="BranKetra"][QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]But he saw the cop....at the very least he should have stopped when the cop did. Not sure what you mean by impaired though.....drunk?

And what I meant about fighting a cop....it's rare that you'd get away....and they just feel justified in harming the individual for resisting...so it's better to comply and then seek a lawyer if they were out of line.

LJS9502_basic