Chris Kaba: former police officers have emotional reaction to Martyn Blake’s not guilty verdict

“We’ve got to stop treating armed officers as if they’re civilians walking down the street with a gun.”
The treatment of firearms officers is scaring applicants away from the specialisation says former firearms officer Harry Tanaye. Former Police Superintendent Leroy Logan says the public needs reassurance that standards are the same whether you’re an officer or a member of the public.
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[@donn-nd3bs]

Dont be ramming police cars if your innocent

[@carl5192]

What a joke the country has become.

[@davidmacdonald-bi1hy]

Chris kabas own fault, period.

[@catcoffee7958]

True

[@goldar4846]

He was on the blob?

[@russellpalser635]

Well done to the police officer, thank you for keeping us safe

[@daz4355]

Two tier Policing

[@buckneighkidd419]

A sobering reminder for all those aspiring Architects who choose a career as a Gangster instead!

[@mikeoglen6848]

It's very unfair of you to say that- he could've been a Brain surgeon.

[@alexbowman7582]

Where there's BAME there's a claim.

[@ibellchristian9773]

Racist comment

[@Billy-p6x2w]

Not this time

[@emperorsnewclothes9405]

i just get the feeling leroy threw a lot of white officers under the police car, during his time in the force

[@iant9461]

A lot of them come from the Navy and then into the police force. Hardly any of them stay in any of them for any long period of time for some reason. Work shy in my opinion.

[@sandramarshall518]

Thanks to the armed police for ridding the streets of this dangerous man.

[@anthonymoody4477]

What a disgrace Met Chief Rowley is, extending sympathy to Kaba's family yet nothing for Blake's.

[@songsmith31a]

Reminds me of the words we hear trotted out in the USA. "We're sorry for your loss". The next thing will be "We're sorry that you lost"!!!

[@Arachnoid_of_the_underverse]

02:00 Previous officers charges are irrelevant and have no bearing on the case, every court case is judged on the evidence presented. The man used a vehicle as a dangerous weapon that by the drivers actions,could have injured or killed others. .Had the result gone the other way there would have been a mass return of permits which allows officers to carry firearms.

[@eileenemmins5875]

I feel a riot coming on because that’s what usually happens a chance to get a new t and some clothes

[@cyberash3000]

i dont know the farage riots they stole all the tracksuits and all the greggs sausage riolls

[@booth2710]

JD Sports and Foot Locker reinforcing their roller doors already

[@ook6871]

White ppl stole the most in the riots, white ppl voted Brexit to keep Britain in the 50s. Also for someone who lives in London you’re a tad bit open with ur racism .. hmmm

[@tomjoyce6365]

I completely agree. I was thinking the same thing.

[@alisonstuart2784]

Leroy Logan is not helping anyone with his inputs

[@RobinHomer-p6n]

Wrong he brings balance, imagine ione of your family did the same, And had gone rogue from society for whatever reason, how would you and your family feel

[@djscoah8037]

Leroy Logan Spite and bitterness personified

[@kevanparker908]

Passed my test when I was twenty stopped by police with my mates in the car when our firm went on strike! Shown him my docks went on to Matlock for the afternoon. Second time I had been drinking, pint of shandy and half of bitter, Miners strike on and I had to wait ages for a letter saying I was not over the limit!, A Young lad just out of school at a bus stop ran without looking straight into my car! He tried to leg it but he had a broken toe. Police came and sorted it no probs no charges. I an now 73 and just about retired from driving, son and wife are chauffeurs! Never had anything but nice words from the police! Why do blacks expect special treatment?

[@misopaw]

@@kevanparker908 they became hypersensitive

[@davidockley2987]

The general public are devastated to know that people like Chris Kaba are in our midst. Stop giving disproportionate time to the family. It would appear that they cannot distinguish between right and wrong.

[@misopaw]

in east europe when police officer broke arm to resisting criminals during arrest it is considered as lawful act. Because so what, he was resisting. Do not resist and you will be safe. What is the problem then?

[@scottsound4711]

Do not resist and you will be safe ...... Go give Ya Head a Shake U The type of Guy who help load the Trains ....

[@zosmanovic9763]

he had a g-n himself ffs

[@djdirtywavez]

No he didnt, Liar

[@ibellchristian9773]

Not true liar

[@Ukboss1]

No he didn't lies

[@DurbanSouthAfrica-iu6dq]

? why did not just stop. Sad i am sure the police man was not happy knowing what would happen after shooting.

[@hooareya6261]

What are firearms officers trained to do WHEN the hard stop is unsuccessful ?

[@ReeBore]

They cannot charge the cop period 😅 the old laws are for the people not the cops 😅

[@DKi-f5y]

Support SGT Martin Blake!⭐

[@alisonstuart2784]

Excellent points by Harry Tangye as usual

[@reddahlia6583]

I would have thought the family would have seen the videos in court? I don't understand why they're still being so steadfastly delusional if they did.

[@tomjoyce6365]

An Audi Q8 is a very expensive car to be ramming into police vehicles and endangering the lives of officers. I don’t think most people would do that. If you endanger the lives of armed officers then it’s on you.

[@JohnFrenchMSc]

Such a tragic loss, not just for the people of the UK, but also the rest of the world. Kaba, like Floyd would have gone onto achieving so much for humanity. Tears of despair streaming down my face after hearing this news 😢 💔

[@Jord151]

Satire?

[@SwiftGuyver.]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Mary.Quantum426]

Enjoyed this post, thank you, gave me a laugh. 😄

[@trevorhart545]

BS?

[@Travis_22]

😂😂

[@booth2710]

The vast majrity of people in this country who stay on the right side of the law and can control themselves and kinow how to behave do not get shot at by the cops

[@thedangler1754]

Leroy is just annoyed it wasn't the result he wanted. Perhaps rather than criticising the officers actions, this clown Leroy could explain Kaba's erratic actions in driving his Audi at vehicles and officers. We have to bear in mind this vehicle was being driven not by the owner, and was involved the previous day in a shooting. We should be supporting our officers that have to deal with gun crime.

[@NeilStrong-r6k]

Oh the Police are well rid of Learoy!

[@azillliasmith2734]

yes that's a bit less institutional racism infecting the ranks.....🎉

[@Davo-z8x]

You did mention colour ..you said 4 had been shot

[@joecater894]

well, maybe public need educating on why armed police have guns. Then maybe they'll realise they need to comply with their instructions.

[@tobysamuelson2674]

Per capita needs to be taught in schools

[@paulkane6645]

In USA, the car is treated as a leathal weapon and it is widely accepted that police will fire to protect themselves in same circumstances.

[@DurbanSouthAfrica-iu6dq]

Former police surprised . 4 are not the same case. Sure well trained. Sure no police man want's to use his firearm as he knows what will happen.

[@SydBaron]

Poor bloke, suspended for two years on full pay.

[@GarethJones-yt1hr]

Whats Kaba police record

[@sawneyhasbean]

"Message In A Bottle"....But he also had a scratched copy of "I Fought The Law And The Law Won".

[@daljitsahota11]

If I was to type it out online, it would probably crash the internet.

[@OrwellsHousecat]

CPS - Criminals Pampering Service

[@최다미-o7w]

Martyn Blake should be knighted.

[@Bob-e9f9q]

The prosecution claimed Mr Kaba was dressed in tweed, returning from a pheasant shoot and anxious to get his birds up and hung before evensong. Still, this doesn’t excuse driving an Audi. Hooray for the verdict!

[@cohen855]

Before the family whip up a storm, whilst I understand a son is a son but the police should release the video so ther is clearly no doubt the blame lies with the deceased, 3 hours ,guilty verdict, I seem to remember it caused as it usually does a reason for people to take to the streets, when the family were shown teh footage it went very quiet Whilst the family have made a statement it's clear they can and will have the ability to call for protests, the police should release the video of the shooting if social media posts suggest the words are causing a potential hate campaign whilst the video as they know Despite their grief the wider public wont have seen the video which was evidentiallly best evidence for the case Lets pls not shy away that maybe there are more ethnic people that carry guns or refuse to surrender and argue and act aggressive Despite the clear commands to follow basic instructions for everyones saftey BEFORE ANYONE MENTIONS ITS BIASED, RACIST OR A BOT ,I MADE SURE IT WAS A FAIR AND LIBERAL COMMENT THAT NEEDED SAYING FOR EVERYONE'S BENEFIT AND THE POOR RELATIVES GRIEVE IN PRIVATE

[@catcoffee7958]

The family is in denial,,,,pretending the son wasn't criminal to start with

[@cohen855]

@catcoffee7958 yeah but I think as a parent we all would grieve ,sometimes even if it's anger whether it's denial or a parent's love it's best away from social media or greedy newspapers trying to flower up a storm when the only ones needing privacy and time are the direct family

[@davidgilroy1214]

Justice served.

[@daz4355]

2 Tier Policing.

[@Britishborn]

karma

[@Biking87]

O dear

[@enonbusiness8156]

He got away with murdering a future doctor, lawyer, priest and astronau+. #blacklivesmatter

[@Biking87]

For keeping who safe KZbin at it again

[@lindahoey9122]

Well seems you have a 1 track mind, yes criminals must be held to account, so must the police. Its called justice..

[@joecater894]

yes, but the way it was done with a suspension isn't right ; but obviously there should be an investigation for every result such as this.. doesnt necessarily need to be court though.. and charges. you cannot charge a police officer for using his weapon everytime.. otherwise they'll stop carrying weapons.

[@Yurdum.]

chris KABAB had to act wisely to be honest.

[@john0597]

I'm sorry to say but the person who was shot there have to be some questions about him the family I have to find out or explain why he was in the vehicle that was involved in the firearms incident the night before now for him to be Romy and you go in the car trying to get out of that blockage he was trying to move his ok to get away that doesn't tell me or that he's innocent maybe the police could have done it another way I don't know

[@bavery6957]

The "other" two-tiered policing...?

[@goldar4846]

N's gona N

[@radiotowers1159]

Many people in many professions and trades make the wrong split second decision which results in injury and occasionally worse . They have the same fear and worry that they may be ( and often are ) prosecuted by the heath and safety executive and many loose their job for doing what they believe was for best intentions, they didn't go out with the intention to harm but they are held responsible just the same.

[@poppi510]

In most professions people don’t use a car as a ramming device.

[@lindahoey9122]

Police officers must always be held to account......

[@StillAliveAndKicking_]

So should criminals. Kaba was using his car as a lethal weapon against armed police officers. They shouted multiple requests for him to surrender, he didn’t, he continued to drive at them. The police officer is a hero. That he was treated this way is a disgrace. I suspect this only went to court because of the skin colour of Kaba, and various protestors who care for criminals, not police officers.

[@darrenbrown203]

He was and found not guilty - however shouldn't have got that far and CPS is to blame for that and who used to run that 2 tier kier 😂😂

[@djdirtywavez]

He did Not NEED to shoot him tho he could have move out the way no ????

[@cashkitty3472]

He had a gun, he was near a school. He didn't follow instructions. Actions have consequences

[@OrwellsHousecat]

He didn't have to ram with a car, he could've just co-operated

[@Themuseedit]

In addressing Harry Tanaye's perspective, it's true that armed police, due to their specific training for dangerous situations, shouldn't be treated like civilians carrying guns. However, there are legitimate concerns about the misuse of power by *some* officers. For example, the incident at Manchester Airport, where armed police used excessive force, and the case of Wayne Couzens, who committed heinous crimes, illustrate how a few officers can abuse their authority. While these examples are alarming, it is important to remember that these are the actions of a small minority of officers. Just as we don’t judge an entire race by the actions of a few individuals, we shouldn’t assume all armed police are corrupt or dangerous because of isolated cases. However, the issue of racial profiling within the police force must also be addressed. Black and Asian people are disproportionately targeted for stop-and-search practices, and when armed officers are involved, this bias can escalate into life-threatening situations. Incidents like the shooting of Mark Duggan highlight the impact of racial tensions within policing. To foster trust in the police, it’s crucial to address these issues. While most armed officers carry out their duties professionally, reforms in training and accountability are necessary to prevent both racial bias and the misuse of power, ensuring that public safety is maintained without discrimination. Opinions are opinions; however, they must be balanced, fair, and not overly emotive in an attempt to seek the audience’s approval.

[@markdavies8381]

To quote former Conservative MP Chris Boatang on the larger proportion of stop and search of ethnic peoples in regards to knife crime stated that if the statistics show that those ethnic groups commit most of the knife crime then logic tells you that who you need to stop and search more. A failure to do that means the crime increases. It is not an issue of the police it is an issue within those communities that glorify criminality and all other social issues that exacerbate the problem. That is for the government and community organisations to address. The police are only dealing with the mess because rid the failure of others and should be blamed for applying the law as the rod of correction which in most cases could be avoided if again parents, community organisations, government taught and prepared the young for a better future instead of leaving them feral.

[@JuanSanchez-ik7wx]

Bollacks about the number of applications going down by 25%. Even if it were true, then the ones who didnt apply thought there was a good chance that they would be killing someone. A thought that not many good cops ever think about.

[@ajons190]

If they shoot a black man who is unarmed it is a waste of public money to hold a trial. The cop will always get away with it. For those outside the establishment our justice system works about as well as the one in North Korea.

[@Travis_22]

BS.

[@tobysamuelson2674]

@@ajons190 Even his parents changed their tune after watching the footage. I suggest you take a look too.

[@CarlosKelly-r1x]

Using your car as a lethal weapon come on ? What part of that don't you understand?

[@mikeoglen6848]

He was behind the wheel of a very powerful car which he chose to use as a weapon.

[@StillAliveAndKicking_]

@@CarlosKelly-r1xExactly.

[@ibellchristian9773]

The cops didn't contain or box the suspect in properly. Poor containment. They gave him enough space to reverse and ram . The officer couldn't point out which of his colleagues were in fear of their life. CPS should have prosecuted a lesser charge then there would have been a successful conviction. All this happens in seconds but the main failure is the containment.