Comments on: More on Racism in US Policing: It Never Ends? http://www.racismreview.com/blog/2009/01/11/more-on-racism-in-us-policing-it-never-ends/ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:13:41 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Police Brutality and the National Political Agenda | racismreview.com http://www.racismreview.com/blog/2009/01/11/more-on-racism-in-us-policing-it-never-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-7310 Police Brutality and the National Political Agenda | racismreview.com Sun, 03 May 2009 21:35:24 +0000 http://www.racismreview.com/blog/?p=1201#comment-7310 [...] have discussed some of these major instances of police brutality on this blog numerous [...] [...] have discussed some of these major instances of police brutality on this blog numerous [...]

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]]> By: Seattle in Texas http://www.racismreview.com/blog/2009/01/11/more-on-racism-in-us-policing-it-never-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-7306 Seattle in Texas Sun, 03 May 2009 00:22:14 +0000 http://www.racismreview.com/blog/?p=1201#comment-7306 Here is an update for Mr. Robert Tolan for anybody interested (let's see what happens in the Texas courts): http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/nb/bellaire/news/6403606.html Here is an update for Mr. Robert Tolan for anybody interested (let’s see what happens in the Texas courts):

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/nb/bellaire/news/6403606.html

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]]> By: DB http://www.racismreview.com/blog/2009/01/11/more-on-racism-in-us-policing-it-never-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-6722 DB Sun, 01 Mar 2009 22:01:25 +0000 http://www.racismreview.com/blog/?p=1201#comment-6722 Back in 1980 I got arrested by HPD officers who were moonlighting in a bar, and no, it wasn't a "gay" bar, although HPD was famous in those days for its illegal sweeps of gay bars in the Montrose area. Anyway, these two moonlighting cops came swaggering through the dance floor near where I was standing. I don't know what the hell possessed me except their posing and styling as bad ass cops irritated me. Anyway, I threw a napkin, a damn NAPKIN, at the shoes of one of these goons, and they instantly grabbed me, nearly pulling my arm out of the shoulder socket, starting beating my legs out from underneath me with batons, dragged me into the kitchen, and threw me on the floor. After they had me handcuffed, one of them (the Mexican cop) put his foot on my neck, and he says, "that was a piece of ice wasn't it partner?" The white cop (partner) says," yeah it was. I saw it." I said, "I assaulted your shoes with a piece of ice? Oh yeah, that's going to be really credible in court." The cops laughed and said, "what court? We're taking you to the ship channel." They didn't of course; they called for a black and white which took me downtown where they threw me in jail for the night after several more cops threatened to "fuck you (me) up." Houston's finest are always so brave when they have you in handcuffs. I think I was the only white boy in the jail, well, other than the gaybos they had beat up and thrown in for the night. All the rest were black dudes with a few Mexicans in there for the equal opportunity police misconduct effect. Oh by the way, the Mexican cop's name was T.P. Serna. Apparently Serna was interested in the lady I had been talking to in the bar, so he took it upon himself to arrest me for, heh heh ... get this: simple assault and public intoxication. I had had one drink. Nevermind that I didn't even so much as breath on his pig skin and, in fact, he assaulted me for talking to his intended girlfriend, a white woman. So you see, even if you're white, police officers can kick your ass and get away with it. Small consolation to be sure, but even a white boy can be a brother at times. Since then I became a lawyer and a prosecutor, not in Houston, but you get the picture here: I haven't forgotten HPD Officer T.P. Serna. If you have any information on this man, please contact me at: dbeez1252@yahoo.com Back in 1980 I got arrested by HPD officers who were moonlighting in a bar, and no, it wasn’t a “gay” bar, although HPD was famous in those days for its illegal sweeps of gay bars in the Montrose area. Anyway, these two moonlighting cops came swaggering through the dance floor near where I was standing. I don’t know what the hell possessed me except their posing and styling as bad ass cops irritated me. Anyway, I threw a napkin, a damn NAPKIN, at the shoes of one of these goons, and they instantly grabbed me, nearly pulling my arm out of the shoulder socket, starting beating my legs out from underneath me with batons, dragged me into the kitchen, and threw me on the floor. After they had me handcuffed, one of them (the Mexican cop) put his foot on my neck, and he says, “that was a piece of ice wasn’t it partner?” The white cop (partner) says,” yeah it was. I saw it.” I said, “I assaulted your shoes with a piece of ice? Oh yeah, that’s going to be really credible in court.” The cops laughed and said, “what court? We’re taking you to the ship channel.” They didn’t of course; they called for a black and white which took me downtown where they threw me in jail for the night after several more cops threatened to “fuck you (me) up.” Houston’s finest are always so brave when they have you in handcuffs. I think I was the only white boy in the jail, well, other than the gaybos they had beat up and thrown in for the night. All the rest were black dudes with a few Mexicans in there for the equal opportunity police misconduct effect. Oh by the way, the Mexican cop’s name was T.P. Serna. Apparently Serna was interested in the lady I had been talking to in the bar, so he took it upon himself to arrest me for, heh heh … get this: simple assault and public intoxication. I had had one drink. Nevermind that I didn’t even so much as breath on his pig skin and, in fact, he assaulted me for talking to his intended girlfriend, a white woman. So you see, even if you’re white, police officers can kick your ass and get away with it. Small consolation to be sure, but even a white boy can be a brother at times. Since then I became a lawyer and a prosecutor, not in Houston, but you get the picture here: I haven’t forgotten HPD Officer T.P. Serna. If you have any information on this man, please contact me at: dbeez1252@yahoo.com

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]]> By: Why am I in the South? http://www.racismreview.com/blog/2009/01/11/more-on-racism-in-us-policing-it-never-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-6293 Why am I in the South? Thu, 15 Jan 2009 02:58:12 +0000 http://www.racismreview.com/blog/?p=1201#comment-6293 Look i'm from Houston, I know all about these situations... The two white cops were clearly fucking in the bushes and were too afraid of getting caught. "Ohh, but look there's two Niggers we can shoot, lets assume that they stole this vehicle. I'm sure that my lovely white brothers and sisters will see that shooting a defensless Nigger will hide the fact that me and my partner are some grade "A" very close southern male companions." Than again why were the cops in the bushes at 2:AM. Anyways?? Like there aren't any motel rooms avalible in Bellaire? By the way " I am Black" Hahahaha!!! I'm actually wondering what these two grown ass white men were doing in these bushes together? Doesnt that seem kinda awkward? =-O okay, well bye bye now. Look i’m from Houston, I know all about these situations… The two white cops were clearly fucking in the bushes and were too afraid of getting caught. “Ohh, but look there’s two Niggers we can shoot, lets assume that they stole this vehicle. I’m sure that my lovely white brothers and sisters will see that shooting a defensless Nigger will hide the fact that me and my partner are some grade “A” very close southern male companions.” Than again why were the cops in the bushes at 2:AM. Anyways?? Like there aren’t any motel rooms avalible in Bellaire? By the way ” I am Black” Hahahaha!!! I’m actually wondering what these two grown ass white men were doing in these bushes together? Doesnt that seem kinda awkward?
=-O okay, well bye bye now.

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]]> By: Seattle in Texas http://www.racismreview.com/blog/2009/01/11/more-on-racism-in-us-policing-it-never-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-6271 Seattle in Texas Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:37:35 +0000 http://www.racismreview.com/blog/?p=1201#comment-6271 Okay, now that excuse was really lame—if there was even a vehicle fitting that description stolen in the first place…run the license plate? And think of all the cases that never even made it to the media--anywhere in this nation (as well as those who were murdered by white people who weren’t cops). I think back to a guy just a couple of months ago not too very far from the crime committed by the officer above—this person was white, known criminal history among the local officers, past white supremacist involvement, etc. When he encountered the cops he ran from them (granted he was running from the cops in cowboy boots on concrete…so obviously he’s not going to get far—hell give him a head start…) but he didn’t get shot. There are numerous such examples…. Law enforcement is problematic in this nation anyway. It attracts the wrong personalities—overwhelmingly people with power and control issues…and that combined with racism? Plus, let’s throw the lack of education on top of it…back in 2003 or so in the state of Colorado, the cops only had to go to a 6 month training course at a community college. WA state requires (or used to) a 2 year degree and all officers to attend the same police academy after their education—plus they encourage officers to increase their education and give pay raises for each higher degree obtained. I don’t know about other states…. But the overall lack of education, coupled with ridiculous laws (many of which should be struck down) and discretion they are granted combined with their own inherent biases and prejudices…. It’s beyond disturbing. As much as I avoid television…I can say I am thankful for RENO 911…. Very sad story above. Okay, now that excuse was really lame—if there was even a vehicle fitting that description stolen in the first place…run the license plate? And think of all the cases that never even made it to the media–anywhere in this nation (as well as those who were murdered by white people who weren’t cops). I think back to a guy just a couple of months ago not too very far from the crime committed by the officer above—this person was white, known criminal history among the local officers, past white supremacist involvement, etc. When he encountered the cops he ran from them (granted he was running from the cops in cowboy boots on concrete…so obviously he’s not going to get far—hell give him a head start…) but he didn’t get shot. There are numerous such examples….

Law enforcement is problematic in this nation anyway. It attracts the wrong personalities—overwhelmingly people with power and control issues…and that combined with racism? Plus, let’s throw the lack of education on top of it…back in 2003 or so in the state of Colorado, the cops only had to go to a 6 month training course at a community college. WA state requires (or used to) a 2 year degree and all officers to attend the same police academy after their education—plus they encourage officers to increase their education and give pay raises for each higher degree obtained. I don’t know about other states…. But the overall lack of education, coupled with ridiculous laws (many of which should be struck down) and discretion they are granted combined with their own inherent biases and prejudices…. It’s beyond disturbing. As much as I avoid television…I can say I am thankful for RENO 911….

Very sad story above.

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