But the "best tip that he can give," the anchor said on air of her interview with Brown, "is to follow the law in the first place so you don’t get pulled over. Read his letter concerning this. He was pissed.
Captain George Brown sent me the following email response about this story: Mr. Schewitz, I wanted to personally thank you for helping set the record straight, regarding the recent negative comments directed toward me on social media. Your article nailed it! I was asked by a Tulsa television station to participate in an interview regarding traffic stops made by state troopers. The station said they were receiving comments from female viewers stating they, (females) were afraid of recent alleged assaults by Oklahoma law enforcement. The photographer made no mention of our interview being used along side a story about the Tulsa County Deputy arrested for sexual assault(s). I made several comments and gave tips about how troopers conduct traffic stops and what motorists should look for from the trooper. At NO TIME did I ever make a comment about “the best way to not get raped is to follow the law”. The news station who conducted the interview decided to run my interview on the heels of the Tulsa Deputy story, giving the impression it was all one story. Now a few radical anti-police social media sites have embellished the interview and made false statements (allegedly from me) in quotes, in an apparent character assassination to further their anti-government agenda. I can assure you this statement is untrue and there is no taped interview of me or any member of the patrol making any statement to that effect. This is a blatant libel and defamation of character in order to misinform the public about recent events surrounding law enforcement. I’ve dedicated the largest portion of my career to helping bridge the gap between law enforcement and media relations, and still have a deep love and respect for media and professional journalists everywhere. This has been one of the most trying and emotional events I’ve had to endure since entering the public affairs arena over 14 years ago. People have been attacking me personally and attempting character assassination which strikes at the very heart of what I stand for. I am a public servant and soldier of the law. I have been and always will be an advocate for victims and victim’s rights. For nearly 18 years as a state trooper, I’ve gladly laid my life on the line countless times for people whom I didn’t know and have never met. Now this negative social media attention has surely tested my faith. Nevertheless, I’ll continue to stand up for victims everywhere and provide words of support for anyone who has fallen victim to senseless violations by lawbreakers, regardless of what context it is taken in. In my humble opinion sir, I represent the finest law enforcement agency in the state of Oklahoma. My brothers and sisters in law enforcement change lives for the better each and every day. Sometimes our work is scrutinized and we receive criticism from those who refuse to place themselves in harms way for a stranger. I chose this profession because I believe my actions will help someone in need, and if I help just one person in 20+ years of service to my state, then all the criticism and scrutiny I’ve received is worth the effort. I will never forget that I belong to something greater than myself and I’ll continue to serve no matter how difficult things get for me. I appreciate your time in researching the truth and setting the record straight! Very respectfully, Captain George Brown #47 Commander, Public Affairs Oklahoma Highway Patrol - See more at: http://www.forwardprogressives.com/fact-check-oklahoma-hwy-patrol-captain-george-brown-blames-police-assaults-on-victims/#sthash.tW1RbZau.dpuf
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