14 Seconds into a traffic stop a Utah police officer knocked down a man shooting him with a TASER. He refused to sign a summons (required in Utah) for speeding because the officer refused to say how fast he was allegedly going. The man was walking away from the officer with his back turned. Under the arguments that TASER corporation and proponents of TASER use, if the officer did not have a TASER he would have used his deadly force to shoot the man with his pistol. Utah police issued a summons to a 70 year-old woman who did not keep her lawn pretty and green. In Utah recipients must sign a summons when issued. She refused and the police arrested her. This footage is from FOX25 News, commentary by VB Channel 25 Boston, MA.
Have you noticed how they have cut-out the scream of serious distress.
The idiot got tazed because he turned away from the cops and could have been concealing a weapon. When the cop asks you to get out of the vehicle, you comply facing the officer and showing your hands at all times!
This is why the guy was wrong and the cop was right!
And why this reporter is a douche!
ABUSE OF POWER !!!
All police cars should have cameras in them running as long as the cop’s on duty. It should also collect data such as the policeman’s speed, use of lights and turn signals. I’m tired of seeing cops going 55 in a 40 with no lights, then pulling people over for going 45…. and tasing them.
Don’t Be Stupid. TASER Devices: A. Knock You on Your Ass! B. Hurt Like Hell! C. Annoy Criminals! D. Are Avoidable: Just Comply!
How the hell did that fat, talentless imbecile ever win a job on televised news..
He has to have something on someone…
First of all if you don’t want to be pulled over for speeding, DON’T SPEED. Pretty simple. Secondly, they cannot use their lights for all calls. In fact, if they are just enroute and it’s not like a pursuit or something, they’re not supposed to blare their lights all the way, only if they need to get through traffic or lights. Third, they are trained for high speed driving, I’d rather cops speed than you speed because most likely you are a crappy driver to complain about police pulling you over.
this is crazy to even ask of this is appropriate. The cop was on a huge power trip. For some reason some cops think they dont have to obey laws themselves. The DA should prosecute the officer and the driver should sue the officer or the department, which ever is most at fault here. Of course this will never happen but it is the only way to stop it or make an officer use their brains and not their own emotions.
and why the hell did he pull out his taser gun while the driver is just pointing at the sign?
ok i live in utah it is not i repeat NOT required to sign in this state, but if u dont sigh u can get another citation and be arrested but not all of the time that happens and i believe the officer is way out of line here cuz he is the one that asked the guy to get out of the car, first the officer should of stood where he could watch the guy not turn his back to him, and second as soon as the officers turns around he immediately pulls his taser. so the officer is at fault here not the driver
Here’s the problem… cop was obviously annoyed because he couldn’t tell the guy how fast he was going because he eye-balled it… instead of admitting this, the cop decides to fabricate a reason for an arrest to change the subject. Cop asks suspect out of his car… suspect complies. Cop turns back on suspect and walks to his car, setting down his clip board and pulling his weapon as he gives his second order to turn around… suspect complies… cop feels threatened and pulls the trigger…
Fuck the cops. Abuse of power!
‘hardly seems like a threat’ ??????? How ignorant is this reporter. Too many cops have been killed by people that went back to their car, got a gun, and killed the police officer. The officer told him to turn around and the man refused, the cop did what he should have done, protect himself.
another bully cop with visions of superman
The problem is what options did the cop have. Walk up behind the none compliant driver and take the person to the ground and fight him to get him into handcuffs. If the cop did that would not the cop have to worry about the passenger that may jump in to help the driver. The driver could have a weapon same goes for the passenger.
judge jury and electrocutioner.
Several things come to mind. First and foremost, always do what law enforcement instructs. Take names and complain later.
Second, this cop or trooper was an ass. Cops should try to diffuse situations. What problem would it have been to tell the driver how fast he was going? Explain to the driver that signing the ticket is not an admission of guilt.
If after this he does not comply, place the driver under arrest.
14 seconds into a traffic stop? WHy lie? watch the whole video
The public employee SS troops are alive and a whole lot out of control, their ego is more important than civility , reason or truth.
Totally justified. Idiot
Learn the law, exercise your rights, and admit NOTHING.
I’ve been to jail twice, and the charges have been dropped TWICE, because the police officers involved would have me punished for knowing the law. I refused search by securing my vehicle before I exited it, and refusing to make ANY statements outside of handing over the required information. Both times where non moving violations, and BOTH times my vehicle was torn apart anyway (no drugs or violations where found)
There are good police, and I respect those that truly wish to help, but there are childhood bullies in uniform as well…, unfortunatly the good OLE boy system keeps these offices employed, and the court system paying settelments to persons who’s rights have been violated keep the same officers from recieving any punishment, and the victims mouth SHUT.
You removed one of my post’s?!
You must be a police officer, afraid of the truth, and ready to staunch ANYONE’s right to freedom of speech…
You have a good future in polotics my friend
a hard job, so many getting killed by beligerent drivers hiding weapons, however, i think the smartest of us and the best of us have the quick thinking instincts and generally know friend from foe. hes just a brain washed guy.