First off i use to want to be a cop a few years ago, my uncle was a corrections officer and a gun instructor for the NYPD and my uncle works for the FBI. I have plenty of respect for police officers and  greatly appreciate what they do for our country. But then i recently watched youtube videos of the colombia police departments swat team raiding two individuals house's. These raids took place because the police thought the suspect had large amounts of marijuana. These videos are also the most pathetic and un-neccessary acts of violence ive ever seen in my life. You throw concussion grenades outside and inside the house. Then as soon as you break in to their house you guys seek out the dogs then shoot them before you can find out whether they are aggressive or playful. Its a shame that all this un-neccessary violence happened because of a plant. Its funny that michael vick gets arressted and sent to prison for fighting dogs(animal cruelty), meanwhile we have police and swat teams breaking into houses and shooting peoples pets before thinking twice, such a funny world we live in. And one more thing, STOP ASSUALTING PROTESTERS, Just cause their standing up for their country and what is right doesnt mean they desrve to get maced,tased,beaten, and slammed to the ground for it. We are not a communist country, why do you insist on beating and arressting your own people for speaking their mind?!?!?

thanks

I think there is a troll on the loose

So, what you're saying is, this will most likely be your only post? Let's face it, you come into our website and belittle us?

If you're referring to Colombia (the country), they play by an entirely different set of rules from the US.

Though I'm not a SWAT Team member, here's what I do know: The "Flash-Bangs" are used to distract and stun the occupants of the house. This will give time for the team to make safe entry. SWAT Members don't typically shoot "Family Pets", and I know of raids that have taken place with dogs present and not shot. Dogs are shot when they are agressive and/or turned on the officers by the owner.

YouTube doesn't show you the entire investigation and why tactics were used. YouTube doesn't show you the protestors that throw bottles, rocks, bricks molotav cocktails at the officers before being subdued. Sometimes you have to meet violence with violence, just to make the arrest. Do we want to? No! Most officers on this site (and around the US) will tell you they would rather every call be a peaceful ending.

Unfortunately, that's not the case. We (LEO's) lay our lives on the line every day for total strangers. And a lot of those strangers would rather us not be around.

Since you're grouping us all together as violent thugs, are you saying both of your Uncles were like that, too?

Maybe your the communist seems like you think everybody should have a piece of the pie rather its good are bad right? What the h-e-l-l we need cops for lets just go do whatever to whom ever no matter what the results are, h-e-l-l we can smoke dope, spit on authority figures, and do away with consensual age.

 I think if this country ever became like the (few idiots ) on these college campuses I would move to Mexico and take my chances with the cartels.              I LOVE AMERICA !

Oh brother.Fire up the B.B.Q. pits,we have a live troll.Anybody who finds it necessary to call himself Mr.either has an identity crisis or an ego longer than the Hudson River.At any rate welcome to Police Link,you won't be here long.You also,MR.,may wish to proof read your next diatribe to see how far your sixth grade education has taken you.Grow up and get a life.Don't let the door hit you in the rear,you may suffer further brain damage.

I warned you we had a troll on the loose

BigHappy am i a troll because i wouldnt brutalize anyone? how do you call me a troll? You should change your username to BigFunny

ill be sure to pray for you all tonight

36TR. He is speaking of Columbia, MO. It is a couple of hours from my crib. The media jumped all over the incident involving the department. It may be time for a Troll BBQ. Troll is like posum. It taste just as good the second day.

There is such a thing as passive resistance in our use of force continuum, and appropriate measures officers take. Batan strikes are not uncommon. In most cases, the protestors are not "beat". If they are there peacefully and lawfully, then an arrest will most likely not be made. The "Occupy Protestors" are (in most instances) violating local ordnances, hence an arrest should be made.

Don't question crowd control until you have gone to crowd control training.

You've seen Police Brutality in person, on TV and on YouTube. Even TV shows are edited for sensationalism (yes, even COPS). I'd only believe a very small percentage of what I see on YouTube. What you have seen personaly may or may not be "Police Brutality". Just because an officer strikes someone, does not make it "Brutality". Even if the suspect is struck multiple times, does not make it brutality. There may be a reason for it. An officer has to do what is reasonably required to effect the arrest. Yes, I know there are instances of brutality, and that one instance (i.e. Rodney King) gives all officers a bad name.

 Do a ride along (if they'll have you) and see what really happens on the streets.

mrsteve68 says ...

BigHappy am i a troll because i wouldnt brutalize anyone? how do you call me a troll?

Troll refers to someone who creates a thread/post in an attempt to cause problems. He probably thinks that because you came onto a Law Enforcement Website and with your very first post, started negative comments about the law enforcement community. Yes, we will get defensive.

If you can't stand the heat..............................

36TR says ...

There is such a thing as passive resistance in our use of force continuum, and appropriate measures officers take. Batan strikes are not uncommon. In most cases, the protestors are not "beat". If they are there peacefully and lawfully, then an arrest will most likely not be made. The "Occupy Protestors" are (in most instances) violating local ordnances, hence an arrest should be made.

Don't question crowd control until you have gone to crowd control training.

You've seen Police Brutality in person, on TV and on YouTube. Even TV shows are edited for sensationalism (yes, even COPS). I'd only believe a very small percentage of what I see on YouTube. What you have seen personaly may or may not be "Police Brutality". Just because an officer strikes someone, does not make it "Brutality". Even if the suspect is struck multiple times, does not make it brutality. There may be a reason for it. An officer has to do what is reasonably required to effect the arrest. Yes, I know there are instances of brutality, and that one instance (i.e. Rodney King) gives all officers a bad name.

 Do a ride along (if they'll have you) and see what really happens on the streets.

That's a great idea!  Then he will see what PO's go through every day.

Aha! My friend StrykerBrig21 has the proper idea.Let the festivities begin.

ssu459 says ...

Aha! My friend StrykerBrig21 has the proper idea.Let the festivities begin.

You know I love a good troll bbq!!  I'll supply the festive music!