OUTRAGE: NJ Cop Puts CBS 2 Cameraman in Chokehold

OUTRAGE: NJ Cop Puts CBS 2 Cameraman in Chokehold

wcbstv.com...

What started as a peaceful demonstration by parents whose children were murdered on the streets of Newark turned violent.

"Put your hands behind your back," the officer said. "He's going with me. Put your hands behind your back."

When CBS 2 HD's reporter on the scene, Christine Sloan, protested and said he couldn't arrest the cameraman, the officer said, "I can do whatever I want."

The camera kept rolling, as the officer put CBS 2 photographer Jim Quodomine in the choke hold and placed him under arrest.

Witnesses took pictures of the incident and told CBS 2 HD what they saw.

(visit the link for the full news article)





[edit on 27-10-2008 by DimensionalDetective]

What the?!? HERE WE GO AGAIN!!!

ANOTHER thug cop violating the constitutional right to free press and roughing up a news cameraman for filming a PEACEFUL protest on public property!!

What is going on with this disgusting nonsense?!?

"Put the camera away"

"Why?"

"Because I said so."

I guess that's all that matters anymore. Pay no attention to constitutional laws or rights, just OBEY, because the "authority" says so.

Unreal.

Make sure to check out the short video on this...

wcbstv.com...
(visit the link for the full news article)

[edit on 27-10-2008 by DimensionalDetective]

reply to post by DimensionalDetective


Wait a minute, did you read this?

"While these individuals are private security officers, they are bound by the rules and regulations of the Newark Police Department. Therefore, they are subject to our disciplinary process," Booker said.
(same source)

Since when are private security companies allowed to work with cops?

The link says page not found. Looks like they want no trace.

The link does not work now for some reason...

According to S-Dogs information, they were in fact NOT police officers...

Semper

Originally posted by NateNute
The link says page not found. Looks like they want no trace.

Here ya go: CBS

reply to post by NateNute


Who?

The Newspaper?

It is their link, not the police..

Semper

"While these individuals are private security officers

Exactly

Link

Semper

reply to post by semperfortis


Semper, you should know this.
Are armed private security allowed to work for police departments on the behalf of those departments with badges and everything?
That doesn't sound right to me.

Hey guys, original link is up and running. For some reason it wouldn't work tagged for me?

Check out the footage and let me know what you think...

S-Dog...

Not anywhere I have ever worked... But New Jersey is weird in many ways...

Not 100% about their regulations...

Semper

reply to post by semperfortis


Sounds like a story as of its own.
I know for a fact that it is not the case in NYC and DC.

Okay, Newark PD is saying the guy isn't with them, but referring to "discipline" for him? Is that refrerring to legal discipline? Because that terminology sounds an aweful lot like what they do to their own who get out of line...

The Newark police director told CBS 2 the investigation into the special police officer continues and that there could be other disciplinary action taken.

Special police officers also wear uniforms similar to city police and can radio in for help.

"Special Police Officer"? What the heck is that? LOL

reply to post by DimensionalDetective


Yes what is that indeed.
That is almost the bigger story here.
Is Hailiburton or Blackwater leasing out cops for hire?

DD I trust that you are on the case.

Newark special police officer suspended after arresting TV cameraman

Sharif is a 12-year veteran of the special police, whose officers are trained and can be disciplined by the Newark police but have a separate command structure.

They are available for hire by public agencies and private groups and on Sunday were working for the church that sponsored the demonstration, said Newark Mayor Cory Booker.

Originally posted by DimensionalDetective
Okay, Newark PD is saying the guy isn't with them, but referring to "discipline" for him? Is that refrerring to legal discipline? Because that terminology sounds an aweful lot like what they do to their own who get out of line...

The Newark police director told CBS 2 the investigation into the special police officer continues and that there could be other disciplinary action taken.

Special police officers also wear uniforms similar to city police and can radio in for help.

"Special Police Officer"? What the heck is that? LOL

I knew of some "special police officer" when I lived in Maryland. These are regular civilians who "volunteer" (and are sworn in) thru the police dept. for events or anywhere cops are needed and they need extra guys.

I think many states have this program.

I will try and find a link to support this


Also...Fairbanks Alaska has this program too
Here is there program: www.ci.fairbanks.ak.us...

[edit on 10/27/2008 by greeneyedleo]

Originally posted by DimensionalDetective"Special Police Officer"? What the heck is that? LOL

I was wondering the same thing, I found this wiki link. Scroll down to the US section.

[edit on 27-10-2008 by Saidin]

Hmmm...

It doesn't sound like he's a regular officer that was just working off duty. Some type "police reserve" type of thing maybe??

Not quite a cop but not exactly private security officer either.

Well, I will come out and say it.

This is, in fact, precisely what it seems to be.

Shudder.

Here is Montomery County MD (where I lived)

www.montgomerycountymd.gov.../content/POL/districts/chief/communityservices/volunteers.asp

Members of the Volunteer Resources Section are making important contributions in the following areas:

* Administration * Drug Conspiracy * Satellite Station Operations
* Alcohol Enforcement * Forensics * Station Operations
* Auto Theft * Fraud * Stress Management
* Crime Analysis * Investigations * Technology
* Community Outreach * Major Crimes * Traffic
* Communications * Media * Training
* Community Policing * Patrol * Translation/Interpretation
* Crime Prevention * Pawn * Victim Assistance
* Crime Solvers * Records Management * Warrant Search





Volunteers and interns serve with diligence, pride and dedication, and they continue to introduce new ideas, a fresh outlook and an invigorating spirit to our workforce. Their contributions are highly valued and greatly appreciated by the Police Department and the community it serves. The Volunteer Resources Section puts into practice the philosophy of community-oriented policing -- citizens and police, working in a partnership to ensure a safe community.


Last edited: 10/16/2008

[edit on 10/27/2008 by greeneyedleo]