Sunday, April 7, 2013

The epidemic of mentally unstable cops in America


Oxford, Ohio: The city paid $750,000 to a family whose son was tased and killed by officers to settle the lawsuit they filed. The 24-year-old was tased outside of a bar and went into cardiac arrest. The lawsuit’s allegations said that the officers used excessive force and the city failed to adequately train, supervise, and control its employees. ow.ly/jKbvh

Seattle, Washington: A police officer was charged with misdemeanor assault for allegedly hitting a handcuffed man being detained by other officers. ow.ly/jJXVQ

Kalkaska, Michigan: An officer was sentenced to 5 days in jail, 4 months probation and more than $600 in fines after pleading no contest to assault and battery charges. He assaulted his neighbor. ow.ly/jKuvg

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