Dallas cop suspended for seizing bikers camera

DiveR-1 · 09-13-2012, 04:11 AM

http://www.examiner.com/article/dall...biker-s-camera

Avboden · 09-13-2012, 04:36 AM

suspended? Should be canned, he obviously doesn't know the laws he's supposed to be upholding.

at least its something

taznhell · 09-13-2012, 04:49 AM

Reading the story about not booking the DUI so he could go chase the motorcycles and violate basic constitutional rights of a rider makes him sound like a real gem. I think he should have gotten more than a suspension IMHO. Douchebag

nsrg500 · 09-13-2012, 04:51 AM

We are all lucky to see ANYTHING happen. Could have been just a letter of warning or a stern talking too. Sounds like he had it in for the bikers?, if he took off like that just to catch em?
I'm sure the kids attorney will sue for damages....they always do.

taznhell · 09-13-2012, 04:54 AM

The settlement will be handled by mediation I bet they already have a black eye they dont want to get beat down in public court.

nsrg500 · 09-13-2012, 05:08 AM

Might be right.

Maybe the kid use the money to go too law school?

taznhell · 09-13-2012, 05:55 AM

Guy was smart by saying he did nothing wrong and that the police could not take his personal property. Even if there had been evidence of illegal activity on the camera it could not have been used as evidence. The cop was so stupid in his actions and in violation of search and seisure that it is pitiful. He cost the taxpayers of the city more than he is worth I am sure. Hopefully he will get some education as well.

Jalharad · 09-13-2012, 06:39 AM

I would bet that if the officer has asked for a copy of the footage instead of making trumped up charges to take the camera illegally, things would have gone better for him.

Heavy-T · 09-13-2012, 06:39 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyYlR...ature=youtu.be

Stringcheese · 09-13-2012, 06:54 AM

Just a cop being a cop. Nothing new here.

VFRMike · 09-13-2012, 06:55 AM

Pure karma.. The cop placed the helmet on the roof with the PERFECT angle to incriminate himself.

goslow · 09-13-2012, 07:02 AM

Originally Posted by Avboden

suspended? Should be canned, he obviously doesn't know the laws he's supposed to be upholding.

He's in a union. That explains why he wasn't canned.

wonton · 09-13-2012, 07:07 AM

This is some Minority Report shit

nsrg500 · 09-13-2012, 07:32 AM

Originally Posted by VFRMike

Pure karma.. The cop placed the helmet on the roof with the PERFECT angle to incriminate himself.

I noticed that too. Like it was scripted?
Only see that sort of thing in the movies. In real life it's normally just out of view and they get away with whatever because you can't quite see what's going on.

RC51 · 09-13-2012, 08:03 AM

I'm surprised that they didn't try for excessive force with him trying to rip off the helmet, and when he slammed his leg in the door after shoving him in the car. Pretty easy to show unlawful arrest, and obviously the plate wasn't the reason for the stop as he admits that on tape.

Very interesting that an obstructed plate is an arrestable offense.

smonky · 09-13-2012, 08:38 AM

sucks that kid is going to be on all his buddies radar now.

1shinysideup · 09-13-2012, 08:48 AM

Too bad bad cops stick out more than the good ones. Even the Mexican looking cop seemed like a prick.

rivensoul · 09-13-2012, 09:27 AM

Hope he gets more than suspended.

jnicola · 09-13-2012, 09:41 AM

While I don't think that group of riders was a particularly great representation of sport bike riders in general... that cop sure as shit was a bad representation of the Police force.

mulletman · 09-13-2012, 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by goslow

He's in a union. That explains why he wasn't canned.

I'm in a union too... but anyone in my union is more than happy to let the company tear you to shreds if you're that much of a moron. 'A' union isn't the problem.... it's the police union.


09-13-2012, 04:11 AM	#1
DiveR-1 Mr. Pecs Joined: Aug 2005 From: Medford Oregon I Ride: R-1	Dallas cop suspended for seizing bikers camera http://www.examiner.com/article/dall...biker-s-camera __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-13-2012, 04:36 AM	#2
Avboden Moto2 Contender Joined: Oct 2007 From: from Wa, living on Grenada (island) I Ride: 2007 BMW F800S, 1999 ATK 605 ESDS/SM	suspended? Should be canned, he obviously doesn't know the laws he's supposed to be upholding. at least its something __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-13-2012, 04:49 AM	#3
taznhell Shredder Joined: Jul 2008 From: Cornelius, Oregon I Ride: Everyday	Reading the story about not booking the DUI so he could go chase the motorcycles and violate basic constitutional rights of a rider makes him sound like a real gem. I think he should have gotten more than a suspension IMHO. Douchebag __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-13-2012, 04:51 AM	#4
nsrg500 Shredder Joined: May 2011 From: Everett. WA I Ride: GS1150 Rat bike, NSR(G)500cc two stroke,CBR 900rr	We are all lucky to see ANYTHING happen. Could have been just a letter of warning or a stern talking too. Sounds like he had it in for the bikers?, if he took off like that just to catch em? I'm sure the kids attorney will sue for damages....they always do. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-13-2012, 04:54 AM	#5
taznhell Shredder Joined: Jul 2008 From: Cornelius, Oregon I Ride: Everyday	The settlement will be handled by mediation I bet they already have a black eye they dont want to get beat down in public court. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-13-2012, 05:08 AM	#6
nsrg500 Shredder Joined: May 2011 From: Everett. WA I Ride: GS1150 Rat bike, NSR(G)500cc two stroke,CBR 900rr	Might be right. Maybe the kid use the money to go too law school? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-13-2012, 05:55 AM	#7
taznhell Shredder Joined: Jul 2008 From: Cornelius, Oregon I Ride: Everyday	Guy was smart by saying he did nothing wrong and that the police could not take his personal property. Even if there had been evidence of illegal activity on the camera it could not have been used as evidence. The cop was so stupid in his actions and in violation of search and seisure that it is pitiful. He cost the taxpayers of the city more than he is worth I am sure. Hopefully he will get some education as well. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-13-2012, 06:39 AM	#8
Jalharad Shredder Joined: Jul 2007 From: Bellingham, Washington I Ride: like its the last chance ever!	I would bet that if the officer has asked for a copy of the footage instead of making trumped up charges to take the camera illegally, things would have gone better for him. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-13-2012, 06:54 AM	#10
Stringcheese Race Qualifier Joined: May 2008 From: Clarkinsas, WA I Ride: Whatever's next	Just a cop being a cop. Nothing new here. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-13-2012, 06:55 AM	#11
VFRMike Chicken Strips Joined: Nov 2007 From: Edmonds I Ride: 06 Honda VFR800A 86 Honda VFR750F & 83 Honda VT500 Ascot	Pure karma.. The cop placed the helmet on the roof with the PERFECT angle to incriminate himself. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-13-2012, 07:07 AM	#13
wonton Endorsed Joined: Mar 2011 From: seattle	This is some Minority Report shit __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-13-2012, 08:03 AM	#15
RC51 Streetfighter Joined: Mar 2008 From: Kingston I Ride: Motorcycle	I'm surprised that they didn't try for excessive force with him trying to rip off the helmet, and when he slammed his leg in the door after shoving him in the car. Pretty easy to show unlawful arrest, and obviously the plate wasn't the reason for the stop as he admits that on tape. Very interesting that an obstructed plate is an arrestable offense. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-13-2012, 08:38 AM	#16
smonky Licensed Joined: May 2010 From: Vancouver WA	sucks that kid is going to be on all his buddies radar now. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-13-2012, 08:48 AM	#17
1shinysideup Streetfighter Joined: Feb 2007 From: Seattle I Ride: 06 600RR	Too bad bad cops stick out more than the good ones. Even the Mexican looking cop seemed like a prick. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-13-2012, 09:27 AM	#18
rivensoul Endorsed Joined: Jul 2011 From: Puyallup I Ride: Black 2004 GSXR 750	Hope he gets more than suspended. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-13-2012, 09:41 AM	#19
jnicola Shredical Joined: Aug 2009 From: Mt Hood OR Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: DIRT BIKES!!!!!!	While I don't think that group of riders was a particularly great representation of sport bike riders in general... that cop sure as shit was a bad representation of the Police force. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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