[B][SIZE="3"][COLOR="RoyalBlue"]What is unfortunate is like what I saw on television Monday night. It was one of those "cop" shows, which IMHO often show law enforcement being over-zealous. The police were trying to pull a CDer over -- and the CDer called the police dispatcher on his cell phone to say that he didn't want to stop b/c he was dressed. The police told the CDer it was okay, just to stop, no big deal. BUT, the CDer kept going -- apparently wanted to get his make-up and wig off -- so, as far as the police were concerned, the "chase" was ongoing, and more patrol cars got involved. When the CDer finally stopped, the police were, IMO, over the top in how they treated him (with the foreknowledge they had). I imagine some sheriff or police chief was happy how his officers handled this (which is why it was on the air), but I thought the officers went too far -- forcing him to the ground (in a great miniskirt and matching jacket -- gasp, it was horrible), handcuffing him, and basically being overly rough. BUT, that happens frequently when a police chase goes on too long (there's a whole psychology to this effect). AND, let's not forget, the CDer did have assurances from the police that how he was dressed was no big deal -- they had seen it before and could care less, so he pushed things. It was a troubling scene, IMO, from both sides!!!
Sheri the guy should have just stopped. The consequences of his actions resulted the police officers actions. If you run from the cops they are going to suspect you have a good reason to do so. I can understand his reasoning for doing so. But look at it from the officers point of view. Is this person intoxicated ? Is this person involve/committed a serious felony ? Is this person armed and likely to be a threat to the community and officers ? I could go on but I think you have the idea. Being a police officer is dangerous. There have been four fatal shooting of officers in the US in the last few days. You can't blame them for what you view as an over reaction. They are trained to react this way. Regardless what he told the 911 operator. People do lie don't they ?
We had a saying on the department. "Better to be judged by twelve than carried by six."