I AM TAKING A BREAK FROM MY PROJECT TO POST THE VIDEO FROM THE NEW HAVEN REGISTER ON THIS CPD TAKEDOWN SITUATION.THIS VIDEO IS BETTER BECAUSE YOU CAN STOP THE TAPE AND ANALYZE. THE COP IS TRYING TO DIFFUSE THE SITUATION BY GRABBING THE WRISTS AND PUSHING MR. EVANS AWAY. BUT IT DOES LOOK LIKE HE IS LEANING FORWARD TO SEE THE NAME BADGE IT REALLY DOES. NEVER LEAN TOWARD A COP EVER. NEVER POINT. THAT IS CONSIDERED AGGRESSION LIKE IT OR NOT. SOME PEOPLE HAVE THE HABIT OF GETTING CLOSE WHEN THEY TALK TO YOU. IN AN ARGUMENT, THAT IS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE AND COULD BE CONSIDERED AN IMMEDIATE THREAT. IT WOULD BE INTERESTING TO HAVE A BODY LANGUAGE EXPERT ANALYZE THIS TAPE.  IT IS VERY FRIGHTENING TO HAVE SOMEONE LEAN TOWARDS YOU IN A VOLATILE SITUATION.

I DID SPEAK TO LT. MARKELLA ON FRIDAY MORNING AND ASKED HIM IF THIS PERSON WAS ALLEGEDLY SO VERBALLY ABUSIVE ON THE WAY TO THE LOCKUP, WHY WASN’T HE LEFT IN HANDCUFFS IN THE CAGE.

LT. MARKELLA SAID THAT UNLESS THE PERSON WAS VIOLENT THE HANDCUFFS ARE TAKEN OFF BEFORE ENTERING THE CAGE AREA. I REALLY BELIEVE THIS PERSON OR ANY PERSON SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN WALKING AROUND IN THE LOCKUP AS FREELY AS HE WAS. COULD HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM. LT. MARKELLA SAID THEY DID NOT KNOW HOW HE WOULD BEHAVE WELL THEN, HANDCUFF HIM OUTSIDE OF THE CAGE AND ESCORT HIM BY HIS ARM TO THE BATHROOM.

I am running this body language video. It you look at that and then review the tape you can see there is confrontation. Both men are standing toe to toe in directly across from each other which with men MEANS CONFRONTATION. The officer is trying to push him away because he feels uncomfortable. However, when the video starts, the NH Register video clearly shows Mr. Evans is in control. HE opens the door to the cage and walks IN FRONT of the officer. The officer has lost control-there is no respect. You do see the officer get defensive in his body language by putting his hands on his hip but at this time it is out of control. When the officer is gently pushing Mr. Evans away from him THAT WAS HIS SIGNAL TO BACK OFF AND THAT IS WHAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE TO DIFFUSE THE SITUATION.

CLICK HERE FOR NH REGISTER VIDEO.

ALSO, I WONDER IF THAT ICMA REPORT GOT RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC. I WILL CALL LATER ON TO FIND OUT.

WFSB HAS JUST PICKED UP THE STORY. I WILL PROVIDE A LINK HERE. AND FOR ALL YOU OUT THERE THAT THINK I HATE THESE COPS YOU ARE WRONG. I THINK SGT. O’DONNELL IS A NICE MAN. HE ALWAYS CONDUCTS HIMSELF AS A PROFESSIONAL. WHEN I HAVE MET HIM ON THE JOB HE HAS ALWAYS TREATED ME WITH RESPECT.  I DO NOT KNOW THE OTHER OFFICER.  I AM VERY SADDENED AND UPSET BY THIS VIDEO. WHAT IS EVEN SADDER IS THAT THE NASTY COMMENTERS HAVE CRAWLED OUT OF THE WOODWORK AGAIN AS IF THIS ISSUE ISN’T BAD ENOUGH.

Here is the story on WFSB:

OK, I just saw the tape on the Record Journal showing the interaction if you will with the Cheshire Police Department. I asked a few people what they thought about it. Now there is no sound so we can’t hear what is being said. It does seem like Mr. Evans is upset but let’s face it-who is in a good mood when you go to the police lockup. It seems that Mr. Evans does seem to step towards the Officer to make a point and the Officer does grab his hand before it got out of hand as if to indicate stop what you are doing. Then we see the Officer raise both Mr Evans hands and another Officer comes in and they throw him down to the floor.

I must say that I give the CPD credit for at LEAST RELEASING THE VIDEO. IT WAS PROBABLY BECAUSE THE PERSON WAS HIGH PROFILE OR THAT PEOPLE WERE TALKING ABOUT IT-PROBABLY BOTH. IT REALLY MAKES YOU WONDER WHAT GOES ON IN ALL THESE POLICE LOCKUPS!!!

AND UM LET’S NOT HEAR FROM “I AM STILL A VIRGIN AT 65″  THERE WHO NEVER DOES ANYTHING WRONG ABOUT HOW PERFECT HE IS AND HOW WRONG EVERYONE ELSE IS BECAUSE HE HAS NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE POLICE. YOU HAVE  PROBLEM IT IS ABOVE YOUR FOREHEAD!!!

It appears Mr. Evans hits his head on the chair which gets conveniently REMOVED later on in the video. Also let’s wipe up that BLOOD FAST TOO!! OH MY GOD!! Oh I guess the CPD will have to get a new chair with the Gift Account!!

I would say it was 50-50. This man obviously does not know how to deal with police because he is a law abiding citizen. I have had many interactions with the Police, mostly in my reporter days. When a cop approached me, I always remained very still. I really believe it was a little too much force. I mean it does appear when the Officer pulls up his hands over Mr. Evans head that he does sort of pull back, but THAT IS A NORMAL REFLEX. Does Officer B know how to do the four point throw?? I guess I will have to run the video again. This four point throw removes the “danger” WITHOUT having to cause injury.

Here is the video link to the Record Journal CPD lockup video. If you click on the button to the right of the MENU you can make it full screen. Watch the cop leave himself WIDE OPEN TO A GROIN KICK AT 13:36!! WAKE UP!!

http://myrecordjournal.com/cheshire/

I really feel sorry for this man-because I know-the Police overreact many times. If and when you have to go to the police station-SAY AND DO NOTHING. I mean I will be honest, I was discussing a political issue with someone recently and the  PERSON STEPPED TOWARDS ME-I FELT THREATENED AND TOLD HIM TO BACK OFF.

I sincerely believe the Officer should have initiated the four point throw which I will show you again. This does not injure the person and resolves the issue. The piling on-was UNNECESSARY!!!

The bottom line with the CPD-don’t go out after 11 p.m or you are considered DRUNK. I DO BELIEVE THE STATEMENT MR. EVANS MADE TO THE HERALD. I BELIEVE EVERY WORD OF IT. THESE COPS ARE TOLD TO LOOK FOR MOTOR VEHICLE VIOLATORS AND DRUNKS!!!

ALSO DON’T EVER IF POSSIBLE TAKE A FIELD SOBRIETY TEST. THEY SUPPOSEDLY ARE NOT ACCURATE. IF HE FAILED THE FIELD SOBRIETY WHAT ABOUT THE BREATHYZER??? WHERE ARE THOSE RESULTS OR ARE THEY INCONCLUSIVE?? IS THIS THROWDOWN A BUILDUP OF QUESTIONS SOMEONE DID NOT LIKE??

If you don’t like what someone is saying to your face-GET ANOTHER PROFESSION. MY HUSBAND WHO HAS TO HAVE PEOPLE ARRESTED FOR NOT PAYING THEIR EMPLOYER TAX TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT FUND-GETS SWORN AT AND THREATENED QUITE FREQUENTLY. HE DOESN’T THROW PEOPLE TO THE GROUND!!! HE CAN’T. HE WILL LOSE HIS JOB!!!

This Officer better learn that is NOT A SAFE WAY to take someone down. HE COULD HAVE BEEN EASILY INJURED. When the Officer grabs both arms and puts them up in the air he exposes his MOST DELICATE AREAS-POW!!! YEP!!! POW RIGHT IN THE OLD JEWELS.

You can see this man is not a criminal and this police officer is not used to taking people down. CRIPES FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY DO IT CORRECTLY. NEED TO LEARN SOME STREET FIGHTING TECHNIQUES MY MAN!!!

HERE IS  A GOOD POLICE TAKEDOWN VIDEO. NOTICE THE OFFICER IS NOT STANDING IN FRONT OF THE SUSPECT.

I don’t know exactly when my blog will retire if you will but it will be soon. But I just want to leave my FANS with something special.

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