In 2005 the Seattle Police department arrested Maikoiyo Alley-Barnes. In the course of the arrest the police used a "groin pick" to subdue Mr. Alley-Barnes. The police officer grabbed him by his scrotum and threw him onto the hood of a police car. From there the a witness can be heard screaming "Oh my god!" and another saying "that's too much." It was at this point in the tape where Mr. Alley-Barnes can be heard asking the officers to"please stop kicking me." The Office of Professional Responsibility recommend discipline for the officers involved. The police chief chose not to punish them.
The SPD's attorney stated "It's hard to discipline somebody when what they are doing is, in fact, in their job description."
The mission statement of the SPD: "Prevent Crime, Enforce the Law & Support Quality Public Safety by Delivering Respectful, Professional, & Dependable Police Services." Who knew that vicious beatings were considered respectful, professional and dependable services?
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003762615_alleybarnes26m.html
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There's no excuse for anyone in authority using a 'groin pick' ever. Yet the article barely mentions it, as if it wasn't a big deal. I guess sexual violence is nothing?
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