My daughter and her classmate was walking in the hall after one class let out (3rd period) as they were in the hall one officer approached them and stated,get to class. As my daughter and her friend heard they proceeded to move . In the meanwhile, this officer walks up to my daughter and starts to bumping her. My daughter stated we are moving. After walking off the officer came back toward her and her classmate then stated give me your ID. The Officer than grab my daughter (which he grabbed her breast and scratched her on her chest). and threw her up against the class. all alone never touch the other person. which her classmate stated she was the one doing all the talking to the Officer. So my question is stated above. Which I am pursuing this inccident.
2007-12-18 11:46:50 · 15 answers · asked by Ms. Minnie #1 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
An officer would have no right to behave in that manner.
I believe you need to take a long hard look at your daughter and her story. I'm glad you're at least taking this step before flying off the handle and making accusations against anyone.
Get the story from your daughter, alone. Next get the story from her friend. Keep them separated so they can't hear one another's version. Now compare them and look for inconsistencies.
Sounds rough but that's what investigators will do, so why not make sure its all lined up for yourself before taking accusations as serious as these to the police.
2007-12-18 12:11:59 · answer #1 · answered by California Street Cop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, that story may or may not be true, I'm sure there is more too it than that.
If it's true, he is in the wrong, especially if he grabbed her breast. Now, he may have had a reason to grab her. One that I could think of would be when he requested her ID. If she said "No", or kept walking, I would grab her by her arm, and turn her toward me, and ask for the ID again.
The tossing against the wall, that is inappropriate as well. If what you stated above is what she said happened, I don't blame you for filing a complaint against the officer.
Just for info, the scratch on her chest isn't a "smoking gun" or anything. She could have got the scratch before or after the incident occurred. If there were witnesses who could collaborate the story, then you have something.
Also, to be more clear in my answer, an officer Can grab a student depending on the circumstances. I listed an example in my text.
2007-12-18 12:06:05 · answer #2 · answered by JAG 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well...no. The best you can hope for without witnesses is to lodge a complaint. Officers are somewhat above suspicion, when they put the badge on, it's assumed they become paragons of virtue over night.
So lodge the complaint. If it's a "misunderstanding", than nothing will come of it. But if there are other complaints, or more happen, then some type of action can be taken.
Does the school have survellinace cameras? Find out.
2007-12-18 11:58:14 · answer #3 · answered by Pooka 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would contact the school and speak to the administration and then the school officer. Not to discount what may or may not have happened to your daughter, I feel there is something missing from her story. After talking with the school and school officer, I would decide to pursue it further if needed. I would assume that if a school officer places his hands on a student a report is generated since students are usually minors.
2007-12-18 11:56:25 · answer #4 · answered by Bear 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to say no. Is your daughter underage? If this was an incident in a high school I would advise you go to his chief and make sure you find out from other parents if this is the only incident. There may be others who have something to say about this officer and his tactics. Antics is what it should be called. Make sure you mention to the chief the words assault not just physical but sexual. This tends to make them listen a bit better.
2007-12-18 11:53:11 · answer #5 · answered by christina h 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sounds a bit far fetched, especially in a hall, between classes, where there would be a lot of witnesses.
It makes me wonder if your daughter is trying to minimize the trouble she got in by making it look like she is the victim.
2007-12-18 12:01:08 · answer #6 · answered by trooper3316 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
If an officer did this, it would be inappropriate.
I'd be interested to see what an unbiased witness said, and whether it tracks with the events described.
2007-12-18 11:56:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, as long as she's a minor. If she's not a minor then it's still not allowed. No police officer has to right to touch another person without a reason.
2007-12-18 11:55:13 · answer #8 · answered by Darkskinnyboy 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Your daughter may have done more than she's admitting to antagonize the officer, but even if she did his behavior was thoroughly out of line and I agree that you should complain and possibly press charges.
2007-12-18 11:56:36 · answer #9 · answered by ConcernedCitizen 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't think you probably have all the details. I do think your daughter is telling you stories. What did she get in trouble for? I know you're not putting the whole story here.
BTW, I don't mean any disrespect. It is normal for a parent to want to defend their child, but you also need to be aware of what your child is doing, and you're not getting the whole story.
2007-12-18 11:55:13 · answer #10 · answered by jarrgen 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋