VPD officer charged with assault after cyclist punched
 

Here we go again -- let's watch the video first:


Incident took place in March, and this was the original news article:

Vancouver man filing complaint against VPD after punch | News1130

And now the VPD officer is getting charged with assault:

VPD officer charged with assault after cyclist punched | News1130

What is your take on the matter?

I think the punch was un-called for. Having 2 officers there, they should've been able to keep him in control, or they should've taken him to the ground if they felt like he was trying to be aggressive.

I don't think the officer should've punched him in the jaw. I hope the cop gets a suspension WITH NO PAY.

^as much as we want that, it wont happen. That fucker will get a nice 2 week vacation... WITH PAY.

I don't get it. I really don't. I wish my job has the perks of beating someone up to get a paid vacation.
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work for the police force! paid vacations anytime you want! :badpokerface:

Ironically, the officer involved was previously praised by the British Transit police for bravely apprehending a violent mentally-ill person at the Tube (in London) and preventing “serious injuries to other people and members of the public.”

Vancouver police officer charged with assaulting cyclist during arrest (with video)

I recall the original thread on RS. The dude on bike was being a bit of an asshole. Did he deserve the punch in the face? We never saw what led up to the punch. For all we know dude could have been a total fucktard. It was caught on video or was it planned?

Anyway, the world continues to spin.....................

If I punch someone in the jaw, I probably go to jail. He needs to be fired, charged and whatever consequence is the norm for when people do this kind of crime. An example needs to be set for police officers, this kind of behavior is unacceptable.

he probably thinks he's still in the uk where men brush punches off as often as they drink beers

That's ridiculous. People don't go to jail for throwing a bunch.

Do people get fired for punching a douche in the face? Don't know where you come from...
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As for a headline this should be a bigger issue than that punch imo

Vancouver officer should be fired for deceit, probe finds - British Columbia - CBC News


He was suspended 2 years ago and they're only calling for him to be fired.... -_-

What the..I don't even..

Maybe you need to take a read:

265. Assault | Criminal Code of Canada

If I punched someone in the face and got charged. I would likely be fired. I would 100% not be allowed to attain my CGA designation. The same CONSEQUENCES would occur if I got a DUI. Remember that girl who flashed her tits at the Canucks game? She lost her job because of that. These are the CONSEQUENCES normal citizens face when doing stupid things. I guess police officers don't have face the same CONSEQUENCES....

justice has been served.

just like the Rodney king video. someone turns on a camera in the last 30 seconds and they see a cop hit a guy and they shit bricks about it being violent. like mg1 said, we don't know what happened prior. for the cop to use that kind of force, im sure he deserved it.

I had to give a statement to him back in june(if it wasn't him, then hes got a twin lol), and from what I remember he was extremely nice and professional.

your job probably doesn't have you risking your life on a daily basis due to assholes.

Real life experience VS whats written in a book. If the police locked up every person who threw a punch we would need to built a lot more jails.

Agreed. I work in an office.
Yes he does risk his life at work but he also gets paid for it. Where does the line get drawn when someone who risks their life as a career steps out of line and ultimately has to leave the field due to their actions. It just seems like they get slaps on the wrists all the time and regular citizens have zero tolerance. I am very cynical when it comes to police and politics so I know I may have biased opinions. But I also know lots of people share my frustration.

It's not up to the police you idiot.

If you punch me, I can charge you with assault. Get you arrested (by the police). You get a criminal record. Then we can go to court and the judge will give you your punishment.

Learn the process.

Thank you for teaching me the process....

I was just talking about the big picture of my view of the police and how they are punished.

No need to call me an idiot. I assume you are going to school to become a lawyer or police officer? Just started first year Crim a few weeks ago?

Edit: Ooop Sorry Melloman! :fullofwin: come at me broo :)

^^ Wasn't directed at you dhari :lawl:

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yeah he gets paid for it, but its not the old west where you can just pull out a revolver and shoot someone who you don't agree with, his job is to serve and protect, and this guy got the serve part lol. he puts his life in danger so everyone can stay safe at night. for me, im comfortable with how a police officer takes down anyone anyway so long as the person is not complying. ex. if the officer pulls over a car with a few people in it, has them all come out and sit on the curb except for the driver, talks with him etc...lets say one of the guys on the curb decides to stand up to say something. if I were that cop, my hand would be on my tazer(not pulled out...but on it) before he could get all the way up. if a cop is trying to give someone a command such as put your hands behind your back and to stop resisting, its not rocket science, you comply...every little flinch you make could put a million thoughts running through their head and have them tackle you to the ground.

but that's just my view. im all up for cops and the take downs and force they use. if they've given ample warning to not do something, or your flat out resisting. then fuck the person. they deserve every volt, bruise, or cut that comes from the take down.

It's a cyclist he should get a raise and paid vacation
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