CNN is live feeding the protests and it ain't pretty...

[longpointer]

As the saying goes ; A few bad apples... ? That would apply to all involved.

[js4fn]

Heard two of those cops charged were rookies. One was forth day on the job.

[Ontariofarmer]

I did not know that

[js4fn]

Both were first week on the job one was his third shift

[longpointer]

Being a "rookie" could be a double edged sword for them ? They were fresh from training but lacked field experience ? They were dealing with a person who was high on drugs and potentially dangerous . So did they panic and forget their training ? At least they will get their day in court to explain and that may shed more light on what actually happened. Same goes for what happened in Toronto. Until all the facts are in jumping to conclusions doesn't do any one any justice. It only makes things worse.

[js4fn]

Cop standing with hands in his pockets 12 years on force

[trimmer21]

Being a "rookie" could be a double edged sword for them ? They were fresh from training but lacked field experience ? They were dealing with a person who was high on drugs and potentially dangerous . So did they panic and forget their training ? At least they will get their day in court to explain and that may shed more light on what actually happened. Same goes for what happened in Toronto. Until all the facts are in jumping to conclusions doesn't do any one any justice. It only makes things worse.

There's no evidence Mr. Floyd was "high on drugs". Lately,he had been treated for symptoms of Covid-19. There's ample evidence from several witnesses who will testify that Mr.Floyd's conduct was polite and co-operative. Being "rookies" is no excuse. They're fresh out of college and certainly should have known better. If they use the excuses as you described,it'll be all over for them except the clang of the cell doors closing behind them. There is absolutely no redeeming argument that can ever be made for the conduct of senior arresting officer holding the subject down by a knee to the neck,especially,after several witnesses and the subject told them that he couldn't breath. The other officers (rookies or not) are equally culpable for failing to stop the restraint. I have absolutely no sympathy for any of them.

[rick_iles]

There's no evidence Mr. Floyd was "high on drugs". Lately,he had been treated for symptoms of Covid-19. There's ample evidence from several witnesses who will testify that Mr.Floyd's conduct was polite and co-operative. Being "rookies" is no excuse. They're fresh out of college and certainly should have known better. If they use the excuses as you described,it'll be all over for them except the clang of the cell doors closing behind them. There is absolutely no redeeming argument that can ever be made for the conduct of senior arresting officer holding the subject down by a knee to the neck,especially,after several witnesses and the subject told them that he couldn't breath. The other officers (rookies or not) are equally culpable for failing to stop the restraint. I have absolutely no sympathy for any of them.

Geez Trimmer, I didn’t know you were there !!!! The courts will sort it out !!

Note.....fentanyl and meth in system plus heart disease ....

https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/...topsy-70994420

[fishfood]

That sucks about the 2 rookies

It's a shocker that the 3 just stood around said nothing or did nothing to stop it. For the amount of time spent with 3 of them doing nothing. Wonder if the othe 2 were showing them how it's done .

Like really how long do you need to be on the ground like that before your arrested. No need for the crap .

If it was me all 4 would of had to come cuz I would of totally lost it my shlt .
I have been into it with them before and the one officer had to be put in time out when the other cop had to put him in the car for a break lol. They just get the same respect as they dish out treat me like shlt I will treat them the same. I will always greet them with respect I expect the same from them or anyone for that matter.

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[fratri]

I can see how the rookies did nothing.... They are on the job just a few days. They are greenhorns, looking up to the veterans for guidance. With no real life policing experience you need to cut the rookies some slack for not knowing what to do. With that said, under the resulting circumstances, not sure how much slack cutting is appropriate....