Off Duty Deputy punches citizen in mouth

Sticks and stones................considering that there are 2 sides to every story I have to admit this seems weak on the dentation officer’s part. As an officer we have to take verbal abuse, that is just the way it is. Henry admits to calling the dentation officer a dumb A^^ and telling him that he is a f*&%ing idiot coupled with the explanation the Chief gave to justify the action leaves one to think that the dentation officer got his feeling hurt and lashed out at Henry.

The chief said Henry was “using abusive language," "Was verbal" and "making comments about our officer's weight." He went on to say the dentation officer felt "threatened and protected himself in the process." Based on that I can't justify using physical force. There is no threat that was made.

Sticks and stones, Sticks and stones

If I "protected" myself in that situation I would be looking at some suspension days. Smacking someone in the mouth because they have a "big mouth" shows a lack of dicipline.

darsavmo, I was wandering if any one else would comment on what he chief deputy said. You are so right, it seems he thinks its ok to punch someone because they say something you didn't like.

so the guy had moved to another pump already so all he had to do was keep his mouth shut and fill his car. And everyone knows your not supposed to talk on your cell by a fuel lpump

Frog jumped into the wrong pond. Lol

The so-called victim needs to look at himself before making fun of other people's weight.

"If your feeling froggy, go ahead and jump!".... That's a classic! He also could have went with "Get up in my face, you best knuckle up"! (lol)

People just need to be "patient" and find another outlook ... Curious how this will play out.

Now children behave yourselves.