6mo ago

Video of RCMP officer standing on man’s chest prompts police watchdog probe

www.ctvnews.ca

The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) confirmed it has launched an investigation into the arrest that happened Jan. 31 in Mosakahiken Cree Nation.

A portion of that arrest was captured on video and has since been shared on social media. It shows an officer standing on a man’s chest. The man, whose hands appear to be restrained behind his back, is heard yelling about his heart.

In a release, RCMP said they are aware of the video but said it shows a “small portion” of the arrest, and confirmed the IIU had been notified.

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This should lead to immediate termination of the Officers involved. There is never a reason to do this as a police officer, and having it happen once is too much.
- There has been worse events and the RCMP never face consequences. We need more French blood, where people take to the streets until change happens
  
  We need more French blood, where people take to the streets until change happens
  The RCMP aren't a problem in Quebec?
As always, ACAB.
Fucking piece of shit rcmp.
Whenever you do something wrong, even a small offense, the police will use it to justify whatever they want. They'll use force instead of words, and when you respond to their force with resistance they'll use even more and treat you like filth. They use methods to provoke you. They act like assholes because the moment you respond to that, they can justify being the assholes.
Fuck cops. They need to be held to the highest of standards and should be jailed for abuse.
Seems context is crucial here. I'm interested in hearing what could possibly make this acceptable.
No no, I'll wait.
- Not sure if there is ever a time someone should be standing on someone's chest... There are better ways and those methods are the ones they train.
  
  A portion of that arrest was captured on video and has since been shared on social media. It shows an officer standing on a man’s chest. The man, whose hands appear to be restrained behind his back, is heard yelling about his heart.
  All cops are vindictive assholes all of the time.
Just from the title, I knew the man that the cop was standing on top of is indigenous.
Imagine the sadistic mindset to do this to anyone in most any situation.
Hopefully Wab Kinew kicks out the RCMP crooks from Manitoba!
There will be people who insist it's fine, because they'll excuse anything done by rightful authority.
Cut these people out of your life. Tell them why.

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