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originally posted by: orbitbaby
By law that cop has to investigate it. That is BS! You can call the elder
abuse hotline. They have them in most counties these days. And be
sure and let them know the cop did nothing about it.
originally posted by: Rocker2013
a reply to: ATF1886
I feel bad for you.
I would find it enraging too.
You should perhaps question what the laws are in your state and investigate why nothing is being done. In the UK this woman would have been taken to hospital and examined, and if there was physical evidence of abuse they would have arrested the husband and given her care.
In the UK, she would be considered a vulnerable adult, and as such there would be a wealth of care facilities and support systems to help her, while he would be charged with assault based on your statements and evidence.
I know I've heard it said plenty of times that social systems and mental health in the US are atrocious, but surely there must be some kind of social care system looking out for vulnerable people?
If I were in your shoes, I probably would have made it clear that if anything later happened to that woman at the hands of her husband, I would be going straight to the media to tell them how the local police department did absolutely nothing. Maybe that threat would have encouraged them to do their jobs?
originally posted by: thesaneone
a reply to: ATF1886
I'm not sure your story is true, first you say that you preceded to call the police when you seen him beat her but then you say you didn't have a phone because you could drop it, are you Feeding us B.S?
originally posted by: orbitbaby
By law that cop has to investigate it. That is BS! You can call the elder
abuse hotline. They have them in most counties these days. And be
sure and let them know the cop did nothing about it.
originally posted by: WeRpeons
a reply to: ATF1886
I can't see why this guy wouldn't have been arrested if you witnessed the beating. Just because she can't communicate coherently doesn't let this guy off the hook. I question if this cop really applied the law correctly. Did this lady have any marks or bleeding? If she did, that's enough proof she was physically assaulted!
If this cop did his job right, he should have had a women police officer checking her for any cuts or redness. They should be checking up on this lady the next day to see if bruises or swelling appear.
That's what I thought but it was two male police officers and they were there maybe a total of 30-45mins
originally posted by: WeRpeons
a reply to: ATF1886
That's what I thought but it was two male police officers and they were there maybe a total of 30-45mins
I wonder if they were at the end of their shift and didn't want to take the time out to haul her husband down to the jail and fill out the extra paper work. Since they didn't see any bleeding or swelling, they probably didn't care and just wanted to go home for the day.
originally posted by: ATF1886
originally posted by: WeRpeons
a reply to: ATF1886
That's what I thought but it was two male police officers and they were there maybe a total of 30-45mins
I wonder if they were at the end of their shift and didn't want to take the time out to haul her husband down to the jail and fill out the extra paper work. Since they didn't see any bleeding or swelling, they probably didn't care and just wanted to go home for the day.
Probably and then what happens when the husband snaps and kills her would those cops be held liable???
originally posted by: whyamIhere
originally posted by: ATF1886
originally posted by: WeRpeons
a reply to: ATF1886
That's what I thought but it was two male police officers and they were there maybe a total of 30-45mins
I wonder if they were at the end of their shift and didn't want to take the time out to haul her husband down to the jail and fill out the extra paper work. Since they didn't see any bleeding or swelling, they probably didn't care and just wanted to go home for the day.
Probably and then what happens when the husband snaps and kills her would those cops be held liable???
Just beat the hell out of the Coward. The Cops won't care.
Put it on YouTube .....It will go viral.
originally posted by: thesaneone
a reply to: ATF1886
Yeah I'm still not buying it stinks almost as bad as the story of your crazy neighbor hiding in your attic last year.
originally posted by: celticdog
That is not a nice thing to see. My grandmother had Alzheimers and got quite violent at times toward my grandfather.He had put her in a home for his own health. I have also experienced my grandmother go from really nice to completely evil in just seconds.I'm not condoning his actions but maybe he doesn't know what to do or handle her. Mental illness is a terrible thing and it is a tough situation to be in.