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[chmosbrook]

As I finished a wonderful ride and rolled slowly down Coventry toward my front door, I was ordered by A local police man. to get off the sidewalk despite my protests and trying to explain that I was in a wheelchair and unable to do what he was telling me to do.Since I had no where to go I rolled off the bike and proceeded to struggle to push the bike. The officer walked over to me and loudly asked if I had brain damage. I told him "no, I have a spinal cord injury". 4 more cops arrived and he backed down.

[qbounce]

And then what happened???

Obviously, HE'S the one with brain damage.

[chmosbrook]

Currently the Cleveland Heights Police departmebt is experiancing a pr problem on Facebook.....I am well connected and liked in this area.....and I am not afraid to my 3k facebook friendsnabout my day.

[Ratticis]

Obviously compensating for something. Seen to many of these power hungry pricks.

[hannibal]

They obvious need to recieve some education. Morons.

[Ted 303]

Ya i know what you mean hannibal,

I was going to a friends house about a mile outside in my powerchair & the footpath/(Sidewalk) had 7-8inch kerbs so I stayed on the road well inside the yellow line, and the cops pulls in rolls down there window & say "use the footpaths". I said for f*** sake Id need a track machine to get down off the kerbs at the end of it
They just looked at each other & kept going

[richo]

had a cop pull a tazer on me one night..i just laughed at him and wheeled away............wot a wanker

[chmosbrook]

A followup: I sent the mayor a note. We await a response from the chief. All I want is for these clowns to treat folks with respect.

[edlee]

Sorry Chmo,,, ain't gonna happen. Part of the genetic makeup needed to WANT to be a cop is the propensity for assholery.
ed

[greybeard]

Wow! Thanks a bunch Ed!!!!!!

[chmosbrook]

Greybeard, my experience with police in Sherborne and London was very positive. Seemed like a very polite group of folks to me.
I just went out to the street a few minutes ago and saw one of the officers that diffused the situation. I took a moment to thank him for his intervention. He was kind and gracious. One thing that was upsetting to me Saturday is that the local PD has done a lot to clean up the bad perception folks have. I am very involved in creating events to bring visitors into our area. The last thing we want is for people to fear the police. I really believe the other cops were embarrassed by the behavior of one.

[wheeliebear75]

A followup: I sent the mayor a note. We await a response from the chief. All I want is for these clowns to treat folks with respect.

Hey guys. If you're having problems with a local police department why not ask them about "disability awareness training"? Here in the San Diego area a fair amount of the people with CP but who can walk "unaided (without crutches/walker etc.)" although "odd looking gait"....which would then get passing police cars to stop them when they were walking around town thinking they were walking funky cuz they were drunk not realizing until AFTER a loooong drawn out process often leading to the client yelling "Then breathalize me!" at the cops. Mom brought this to the attention of the COMANDING officers & suggested they allow someone to do some training of their officers so they know how to deal with people who have disabilities. San Diego PD is now pretty good IN GENERAL (I know there's always gonna be some jerks who skipped "class" & went to the donut shop) but over-all they've improved. Another one my Mom had to INFORM them of.....pupil reaction is ONLY "good" on people who do not have anything like an eye condition OR brain injury.....so now officers will ask you about any "conditions" you might have to see if you answer back with one of the things that makes pupils not react normally. Now it helped that my Mom has this nice long resume of quailifications to this subject & has already done consulting for the city of San Diego with SANDAG & a few other committees (My Mommy is a BUSY lady), but it's worth looking into (IMHO).

Edited by wheeliebear75, 21 June 2012 - 04:18 PM.

[scaldedcat]

I think like any profession, you get the few bad apples, and especially with police, if you have a bad experience with one or two, then your opinion of the whole force can be compromised. I know I've had a one or two bad experiences with over zealous "I have a badge and a gun and you just do what I say and shut up" but as a whole I believe them to be professional and courteous. And I certainly know that if in trouble, who are you going to call?

I think one of the major issues is that they recruit them at too young an age without any life experience. As numbers are falling in the ranks here in Queensland, they have lowered the educational levels, so now a degree is no longer necessary. This means a kid fresh out of high school, can at 18 years of age and no real life experience, do his/her training and is then provided a gun and badge and let loose to police the community. I believe that there should be a mininmum age limit of 21, and the aspiring recruits are required to get work in the community, requiring excellent public relation skills etc, before applying. This may assist in them realising that while many of the people they deal with are oxygen thieves, they must treat everyone with respect initially at least, as everyone they pull over or confront is not necessarily a bad person. In my opinion, 18 is just too young for that kind of power and responsibility.

And GB, you strike me as having been one no nonsense but fair copper, and one someone in distress would be extremely relieved to see arrive in their time of trouble.

[edlee]

Sorry GB,, I had forgotten that you were once a member of the constabulary. I certainly didn't want to seem insulting to you. I have had a number of aquaintances who were in police work. A few were even tempered, considerate, and patient,,, unfortunately,,, and in MY experience only,,,, the overwhelming majority displayed all of the above, rarely,, I may be painting with a broad brush,,, but this opinion has been forced upon me by many years of interaction.

I would like to believe that all the officers go into this line of work with the idea of helping people,,,, but ,, so far,,, I've seen very little evidence to support that hope.

None the less,,, I DO respect those who put themselves between "US" and the criminals,,and place themselves in harms way. It is a job I would not want,, as I deem protecting fools from other fools ( which is all too often the case) a folly,, at best.

Again,, GB,,, I apologize. Perhaps,,, someday,,, I will have different experiences to judge by.
ed

[greybeard]

Hell no, Ed! I meant "thanks a bunch". I was an arsehole. Still am. You only have to read my posts.

[richo]

Sorry Chmo,,, ain't gonna happen. Part of the genetic makeup needed to WANT to be a cop is the propensity for assholery.
ed

and master in it

[crippledjuggalo]

I had a similar prob. With the sherrifs from where I live it started out with a Sherrifs that asked me if I had a warrant for my arrest wich I did have for animals at large I missed court I was in the hospital having a operation for kidney stones after my sci they were looking for a gentleman that lives acros the street from me but I didn't know where he eas no clue well when I told the Sherrie this he demanded that the other sherrifs get me onto the "handicapped" van they had gotten for me to be transported in but it wasn't a handicapped van at all it was there stupid work release van but they still tried to stuff me in there and they couldn't then they tried hard to stuff me in the back of a patrol car and they couldn't so they tried the van again they hurt me bad that day left me with bruises all over my legs and arms but they never did get me into a vehicle they just took me back in my house and left like nothing they humiliated me in front of my neibors and family they told me when I first got outside you mean to tell me you can't even standup wich I can't oh yeah I forgot to mention I had the police at my house before for other reasons not related to me and they knew I had this stupid warrant but never tried to take me in

I respect the cops and yes they have a job to do but they don't have to be assholes and hurt people for no reason come on for animals at large they left me with a memory I will never forget and neither will my daughter!!!

[wheeliebear75]

OK then they should have had a word with you about the warrent THEN.

Now as far as going in....well someone in your family really should have given the court something to show you were on an operating table & were a bit indisposed. The police probably should have just had a high ranking deputy/sherrif go out & "serve you" (again) & then have your family bring you in. I'm guessing you must live in a SMALL TOWN? Those small towns are both good in bad.

[Qchair'sTravelers]

OK then they should have had a word with you about the warrent THEN.

Now as far as going in....well someone in your family really should have given the court something to show you were on an operating table & were a bit indisposed. The police probably should have just had a high ranking deputy/sherrif go out & "serve you" (again) & then have your family bring you in. I'm guessing you must live in a SMALL TOWN? Those small towns are both good in bad.

Yeah,
Would have to agree with WB75 here. When you get a charge it is your responsibility to answer it. Someone should have notified the court or LE of your surgury. I would think a continuance would be in order. Was it a misdemeaner warrant for a charge about animal control violation, or a warrant for failure to apper? HUGE difference. If the hassled you over a dog running loose charge outstanding then you have a legitimate gripe. If the came to get you on a FTA, that's different. Judges hate when you ignore court dates. Not an excuse for treating you physically rough or with neglect or disrepect, but being disabled isn't a get out of jail free card either. If you miss court they will issue a FTA or contempt charge and they will tote you to jail. Maybe better communication will help, but hopefully there won't be a next time.