Evidence of police brutality

Brutality by the Minneapolis Police Department has been caught on tape. There was no need to punch and kick this man. In the audio, I hear the victim saying, “I don’t want any problem,” “What did I do wrong?” and “I am not resisting!” I hear the cop saying, “This is not a democracy.”

http://www.startribune.com/local/53308937.html?page=1&c=y

My guess is that the driver had too much to drink and misunderstood the direction to get back in the car, but was sober enough to assert his rights, and fearless enough to challenge the officer.

The cop may argue he was afraid the driver was going to make a run for it. But when backup arrived, we definitely see excessive force. When they have that many cops, they should be able to handcuff a suspect without punching and kicking.

Police Chief Dolan sets the tone for the Minneapolis Police Department. Dolan was appointed by Mayor Rybak, and was approved by Council Members Benson, Colvin Roy, Glidden, Goodman, Gordon, Hodges, Hofstede, Johnson, Lilligren, Samuels, Schiff, and Ostrow.

Let’s do what it takes to get brutality out of the Minneapolis Police Department.