How many remember the 60's? Or the incident that led to the Rodney King riots?
Well, check this out.
Clearly this officer is a discredit to the law enforcement profession.
While I personally feel that an ordinance against skateboarding on the side walk is reasonable, I think this is beyond reason. I do hope that the best civil attorneys in the country approach the families of these teenagers and file civil suits against the officer, department and the city.
How many of you Cherry Tappers with teenage children would stand still for this?
The city put the officer on administrative leave (with pay) while the incident is investigated. Personally, I have to ask "What the hell needs investigated?"
To quote the story that brought this to my attention:
June 26th, 2007
“SHE’S JUST RIDING A SKATEBOARD!”
Skateboarders know that the annual Go Skateboarding Day is pretty much NO Skateboarding Day in the eyes of law enforcement. We’ve all had our fair share of testosterone-fueled police power trips, but sometimes luck’s on our side, and we have the video camera rolling while their dirty hooves are pushed against our backs.
Last week, a few kids in Arkansas were out skating for Go Skating Day and had a run-in with an officer. Unfortunately, the kids fought the law, and the law won. But thanks to a really smart videographer and Youtube, the skateboarders are about to really raise disorderly conduct.
If this angers you, then you’re a normal, red-blooded human being.
Oh and just in case you were interested, the officer’s name is Joey Williams, and he works for the Hot Springs Arkansas Police Department
Phone: (501) 321-6789
Fax: (501) 321-6708
Chief of Police, Bobby Southard
Email: bsouthard@cityhs.net
641 Malvern Avenue,
Hot Springs, Arkansas 71901
