Police Officer suspended after racial abuse claim

[Lee]

Name calling? You make it sound like it isn't really a big deal, I'm sure if a black police officer called you a racist name you'd be pretty offended. If nothing is done then it just adds to the fact that loads of police think they can go around doing whatever they want without anything being done about it, I know from experience that some think exactly this (does it really take 3 6ft massive build officers to take down and restrain me? Who's 5ft5 may I add? Don't think so).

Well said, I echo your post because not many people can truly say they would be alright with that happening to them :/ +Rep!

[beth]

hope he gets dealt with, whether the guy was undertaking in criminal activity or not NOBODY should be using racist slurs, especially when this policeman is supposed to be upholding the law.

no-one is above the law.

[David]

someone link me to the video

[Chippiewill]

I'm sure if a black police officer called you a racist name you'd be pretty offended.

I'd be pretty pissed off, but I'd get over it. The guy was blatantly bigging up an issue that not only occurred 8 months ago (No sense of urgency then..) but he was also involved in the riots so obviously he wasn't that concerned with fairness and justice.

The guy realised he had a way to gain out of the situation and he's decided to take it.

[dirrty]

I'd be pretty pissed off, but I'd get over it. The guy was blatantly bigging up an issue that not only occurred 8 months ago (No sense of urgency then..) but he was also involved in the riots so obviously he wasn't that concerned with fairness and justice.

The guy realised he had a way to gain out of the situation and he's decided to take it.

it's not about getting a way out of a situation, but rather highlighting the racism that the black community (and other ethnic minorities) are subjected to by the police (who are supposedly there to protect, not insult). it's actually quite a prevalent issue that has been occurring for a long, long time. and regardless of whether the said individual was involved in the riots or not, that doesn't mean the police officer had the bloody right to exploit his position of authority and be racist towards him (as the officer evidently thought there would be no repercussions behind his actions), does it? my mother has told me numerous times, if i was to get stopped by the police, conceal and record the conversation (on my phone) just incase. first time i was told that was before i could even drive.

jesus christ, almighty! :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

[geo]

Hmm, I find this really awful. The policeman should is someone people would kinda look up to and shouldn't be setting such a bad example. Racism itself is awful, but coming from a policemen, it's really wrong.

[GommeInc]

It's quite an interesting scenario, you get someone rioting and someone being racist. Obviously both are guilty of a crime, but which one is worse?

Also, for those wanting to hear excerpts, the BBC has a bleeped out clip on their website and the usual "here is what the Black Met Police Association has to say", the views of the victim and so forth.

BBC News - Man demands justice after 'racial abuse' from police

[Lee]

It's quite an interesting scenario, you get someone rioting and someone being racist. Obviously both are guilty of a crime, but which one is worse?

Also, for those wanting to hear excerpts, the BBC has a bleeped out clip on their website and the usual "here is what the Black Met Police Association has to say", the views of the victim and so forth.

BBC News - Man demands justice after 'racial abuse' from police

Thanks for that, I'll include in the OP

[Matt]

Ok, I think that the Police officer was in the wrong to do that but if he was provoked well then possibly he might not have been able to hold back. I do agree that it is wrong for him to do it whilst on duty and he maybe needs to think if its the right job for him.