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In reply to the discussion: Tyler Perry Pulled Over, Accuses White Cops of Racial Profiling via Facebook [View all]vaberella
(24,634 posts)He rolled down his windows. And responded to the demands of the first cop without even getting the chance to finish his statements. The cop was clearly not having his statement be worth while. This went on to the point the other cop actually started opening his door. And both cops were definitely hostile. He even asked the police officer if anything happens if he can get out of the car. All his statements were respectful and on point. I believe the cops were even requesting that he go with them in their car. For what?
Nothing he did was out of whack with any procedure. He was overly respectful and to protect himself asked the two cops if he could get out of the car, so he could be protected if the cops went too far-- as in physical harm. Lastly, you must have read his statement when the Black cop came by and explained to them who he was. Both police officers apologized profusely and their entire mannerisms change. Why? Obviously they realized they were in the wrong.
I don't think you read the article. Or your sticking to your story because you don't want to racialize something that is blatantly racial. To you it might be nothing. To a Black man or even I, a Black woman, the issue is the mistreatment that wasn't warranted even if a crime was committed---or let me rephrase: a misdemeanor was committed. The cops were over the top but your saying they were in the right for acting the way they did over something so petty. Shit it doesn't take two cops over something like this. Most cops even ignore it because it's done so often.
They didn't even ticket the man. But continously harassed him in different ways. Do you think these cops were justified in their actions over a left turn on a red light?