Citizen Comes to Aid of Officer
Not a true “Feel Good” story, but a nice start to a Saturday morning. A citizen comes to the aid of a Provo, Utah, police officer, as a Body Cam shows, by apprehending and body slamming the suspect on concrete.
Breitbart News gives us the video, which begins by showing an officer walking around at a gas station checking vehicle occupants in search for a suspect in a gray shirt.
He talks to one individual, concludes he is not the suspect, then turns to see the suspect walking across the parking lot.
The officer approaches the suspect and asks if he is alright, citing a call that the suspect had allegedly been walking around asking for water.
The suspect quickly becomes agitated and allegedly reaches for something on the officer’s belt, then resists arrest when the officer grabs his arm.
The officer and the suspect grapple before the suspect breaks free and runs. The officer gives chase and a citizen intervenes:
Nice open field tackle, and thanks from the officer.
Category: Crime
I seriously hope the Provo PD reviews their policy on bodycam placement in conjunction with radio mic placement, seems kinda dumb and counterproductive of having a cam if the camera is blocked every time this officer uses his radio. :/
Otherwise:
Good guys – 1
Dirtbags – 0
Nice assist….”criminal, meet the concrete”
Granted the perp deserved what he got in the end but who else is bothered by the fact the police were called on a guy asking for water, there has to be some other stuff.
Having witness similar behavior personally, this guy was probably “higher-than-a-kite”.
Lots of people don’t want to tangle with someone who is “jacked-up”. Probably the reason for a call to the Police.
Apropos which:
https://tribunist.com/news/female-k9-deputy-posts-raw-photos-and-story-after-extended-fight-with-drugged-up-suspect/
Thanks for posting, Casey. A good read and keep ’em coming.
As a gentle reminder, I like to err on the side of the angels when it comes to NSFW articles. This wasn’t bad (I’ve posted much worse/better), and a warning is in the link, but I really wouldn’t want trouble for fellow TAH members if they happen to view what others may deem offensive. Please tag links with NSFW or some such, so the contents may be viewed in private.
Thx,
AW1Ed