Report on Worcester police misconduct sparks outrage at city council meeting

[@immyownbestfriend9338]

hey worcester cops, nobody believes you.

[@Thomas-p4e]

Bu..bu..but BLUE HEROES

[@itsabovemenow1016]

@@Thomas-p4e😂😂😂 thank you.

[@bentleestarr1575]

If those officers had nothing to hide then they would be open and fair about the report. The fact that they are so upset and offended probably means that they are doing something wrong. Then there is a former officer telling about his own experience. The body cam video of the Paster who was tased in his own church, in front of children and congregates, shows that simply enacting first amendment speech could have you assaulted, arrested, and then charged with a litany of charges proves something is wrong with that police force.

[@ScottH.]

They're all cowards.

[@timb7775]

They don't have anger issues, clearly.

[@markinman8156]

They investigated themselves, ignored the proof and found no issues. The 'proof' they speak of may indeed be 'only' testimonies from 'lowly' citizens, but when the testimonies accumulate, along with the video evidence that did survive, this is not about one bad cop, it is about a corrupt system.

[@NonyafriggnBuisness]

You can depend on few things in life and cops telling lies is one of those few things that you can depend upon.

[@ianbattles7290]

And violating people's rights is also a massive liability for the taxpayers! This could cost the city millions of dollars!!! I don't want to have my taxes increase, just because these cops can't respect the law.

[@ano1962]

Caught on video beating people for no reason but lie to our face

[@ScottH.]

Because they know they won't ever be held accountable. These city councilors are terrified of these bullies.

[@ned6938]

The DOJ does an investigation, finds they committed a bunch of felonies but don't arrest or charge any of them.

[@ano1962]

@ cuz they know the police have been getting away with unchecked since day one

[@markinman8156]

Same in Phoenix, the day their DOJ report was released a video of beating and unlawful arrest of a deaf black man went public. This after 'changes' in the Dept heads. It will not end until these bums are prosecuted and held accountable financially.

[@JosephKuznia]

They know and are taught how to lie, they have made it acceptable. 🤣🪖🤣

[@graham9642]

These are the thugs that chased a minister into his church and tased him

[@Timbrock1000]

Yeah, that minister was charged with assault, which he was acquitted of, because the cops and prosecutor lied and lied and lied about him Well, actually he hurt their feelings and stepped on their ego, so maybe that does count as "assault".

[@timb7775]

After seeing the DOJ report on Phoenix PD and how Phoenix PD responded I have zero faith that these police depts are being honest and transparent. And seeing those cops so angry doesn't make me believe what they are saying, makes me question it even more.

[@markinman8156]

Same in Louisville, places in Colorado, California, Florida, hell everywhere. You see the DOJ report, but where are the indictments?

[@wingatebarraclough3553]

Poor Sandra Birchmore

[@bernardsimsic9334]

this crap goes on nation wide believe it!!

[@whatilearnttoday5295]

It's every country across the globe. For 6000+ years. Centralised rulers and the priestly class require bulldogs to keep them safe from the populace.

[@klatubaradanikto]

These are the police who beat & arrested 3 people in a church right?

[@JS-pe7uc]

Organized crime is thriving within Massachusetts law enforcement.

[@I_AM_BAYTOR]

American* law enforcement, unfortunately.

[@brentfarvors192]

This is not just exclusive to Mass; Police corruption is a major problem nationwide...Until their immunity is revoked, and they are actively policed for their crimes by an outside source (who's existence is dependant on finding/prosecuting dirty cops), this will continue...

[@wingatebarraclough3553]

Micheal proctor agrees

[@raftermanvn-gl8nc]

massachuestts always has been

[@timlynch9049]

Actions speak louder than words. Respect is earned not given blindly.

[@joellenpaull3294]

And never upon demand.

[@padinfain1]

I Have just one question for these officers who claim this report is false. Why would the DOJ Lie about it? What are they trying to do in Worcester to try and undermine a police department? Why would they do that exactly? On the other hand I watched as 2 Worcester police officers tazed and assaulted a Priest in his own Church and in front of his own congregation for exercising his first amendment rights? Let's just say that I lean towards the DOJ's report and leave it at that.

[@Praxus42]

"Why would the DOJ Lie..." Maybe they are both corrupt. If a bad guy points out how bad another bad guy is, it doesn't make the first bad guy any less bad. We've seen what the DOJ has done over the last 4-8 years. I trust them as far as I could spit a rat.

[@DarrylWatts-le1yk]

Do you hear the cops whining

[@mattwriter8529]

That's what cowards do

[@JosephKuznia]

Actually, it's more like squealing. 🤣🪖🤣

[@elguanche1]

This report is representative of every department in the U.S.; Worcester just happened to be the one they focused on.

[@sittingindetroit9204]

DOJ picks a couple of departments every once in a while so the peasants think they are actually doing something about police abuse and corruption.

[@glee21012]

First thing you do is fire the chief and deputy chief.

[@markinman8156]

and hold the union accountable.

[@mando686]

And the mayor

[@mando686]

And the mayor

[@charlesflaco7976]

And nothing will happen like always

[@Gene-1]

Nothing can be done about this because of qualified immunity and police unions power

[@leward7788]

gotta try fighting it or they win a horrible prize

[@JK_Chapman]

the blue wall of silence, corruption, and incompetence

[@G122364]

Wow the Cops acting like Thugs. And upset that they are being called out.

[@matlew1960]

I believe when the black officer said, "We're not all racists and thugs," but when he doesn't report his colleagues for doing what he says they're not all doing, well, he's just as bad if not worse than they are.

[@pinballrobbie]

And that's why it continues, Trump said he will give police complete immunity so they can "do their jobs". The police are not separate from government, they are part of it, and protected.

[@dangeary2134]

Where is the proof? We thought we arrested everyone with a camera!

[@itsabovemenow1016]

What was the name of this report? “The Dog Ate My Body Cam - Inside the Worcester PD”?

[@YEP-n2v]

2:25 said nobody you can't have a internal investigation and say you hold yourself accountable thosse two are non-consecutives

[@keithpix]

Where are the body cameras?

[@mtgpackrat7945]

Come on Worcester. Do you really want a full disclosure of your activities? I am betting you don't.

[@Ttalos]

These are standard practices in law enforcement these days. Why is anyone surprised?

[@BeardMan01]

Anyone who has spent any amount of time in Worchester, they wouldn't need a DOJ report to know this. Providence, RI is next.

[@yeah_right88]

This city is in serious crisis. They are being held hostage by the corrupt police department. It reminds me of the days when the mob used to hold cities hostage.

[@ned6938]

They are the mob.

[@countbenjamin1442]

Hire an outside agency to investigate a private law firm paid for by the police Union if they find that the report is true. If not, it'll be paid for by the city and any officer who has been found to be part of this issue will be terminated and lose all benefits. The first five police officers who confirm the reports get terminated but they can keep benefits, make them turn on each other to keep some money

[@yeah_right88]

💯

[@glee21012]

The DOJ is an outside agency numnutz.

[@marct9942]

The chief sits there like he has not a worry in the world. Typical

[@OneStepBeyondu]

Fair point, if the DOJ has specific information of officer misconduct then don't write a report about it, arrest and prosecute them instead ... then hand in a report.

[@timb7775]

But they do list examples. They didn't just make it up from thin air. Have you read it?

[@Ttalos]

Because law enforcement doesn’t arrest law enforcement. They protect each other. Or just say “they’re a good guy, it’s a misunderstanding.” There are no good cops until they arrest/prosecute the bad ones.

[@joellenpaull3294]

You do realize police officers all over America hand their investigation report to a prosecutor (or grand jury) who make the charging decisions on cases like this right? The DOJ investigated it would be up to attorney generals or state prosecutors to take it from there. Let’s all remember how the process works and quit pointing fingers in the wrong direction. Makes you look educationally challenged. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@OneStepBeyondu]

@@joellenpaull3294 Funny how the "educationally challenged" seem to forget there are Federal district courts with their own DA's who can prosecute civil right's violations. State courts can only enforce state statutes and ordinances, not federal.

[@AliciaAlliMatheson]

Mainstream media needs to report this shit more

[@6time686]

The Black officer doesn't really believe what he said...

[@jacknoe4024]

Interesting how all of the people shown speaking in support of the Police are men, and those speaking in support of the victimized women include women. I wonder who we should believe when it comes to the effects Worcester Police have on women in the community? Sounds like the Police need to be further investigated and actually held accountable for their behavior.

[@whatilearnttoday5295]

Usually it's the other way around. Too often a bunch of Karens are the ones voicing support for the thugs who beat up men. See how bringing your biases about gender into this doesn't help at all?

[@IsabellaMilano-w6n]

If these allegations are true that’s horrible. I am disheartened for the blatant disregard for victim that were brave enough to come forward. They should be reassuring the public that they themselves take these allegations seriously, and will investigate. What should also be said is the Worcester PD has no tolerance for the behavior they have been accused of. They need to change their tone. To silence the victims and say it’s not true is arrogant. It very well could be true, and they need to put their egos aside. They need to investigate , and find out who the individuals are that are behaving badly and hold them accountable. Please Worcester PD reassure the public that you don’t tolerate such conduct and that your investigating these claims, applaud the victims for coming forward.

[@ned6938]

You're funny. That's like la la land with unicorns and fairys.

[@timb7775]

But they don't serve the public. They do it for the power and the pension.

[@luthersmith9219]

This should come as no surprise to the citizens of Worcester. I was a truck driver in the late 70's and was delivering a vital water filtration system to the City of Worcester when I was pulled over twice inside the city limits and given two separate tickets. I guess the city was trying to recoup the cost of the device from the delivery driver.

[@AliciaAlliMatheson]

About time mainstream media reports something legit

[@caniacstevehenderson7115]

Time to clean house yesterday

[@DanielBird-b1r]

Bad cops, protect bad cops.

[@deborahmillette]

My children were raised to respect the police but my youngest has changed her mind in the past few years living in Worcester. Seems that what she told me about Worcester police has come into the spotlight.

[@elmiguel1405]

Nothing will change

[@weirdo24-7]

Good officers want bad officers held accountable....but how many good officers will call them out by name? Very few, if any.

[@Mario-t8b8y]

Cops showed up at the courthouse to intimidate.

[@richhamel6810]

End qualified immunity, have civilian oversight. Stop the militarization of police forces. This is a nation wide issue and this needs to be changed. Police hiring requirements and better training are needed.

[@Michael-h5r3c]

Don't worry, I'm sure all the good police officers will stand up to all the bad apples.

[@anthonyodonnell5949]

Who damaged the departments reputation. They themselves.

[@KennethGreenCMP]

Tell the cop - Probable cause and you fit the description. That's always enough.

[@beehive5835]

Wow...sexual misconduct by cops! That is sick!

[@kevinnobody3052]

Sounds like a dumpster fire.

[@ronstewart4545]

Nobody arrested and charged because after millions of dollars and ten years, cops get diversion or home arrest for two weeks. Allowed to retire or off on medical disability.

[@andrewpena9041]

We need to abolish law enforcement entirely.

[@kevc6115]

The air of discontent with Massachussetts law enforcement is clearly on the rise and beginning to a boil! Whether it's Norfolk, Worcester, Stouton or the state police. They have no one but themselves to blame.....IMHO!

[@ygrittesnow1701]

Anyone else seeing a pattern developing across the country? How many departments are under federal consent decree or are currently under investigation? Why is it that each report that finally comes out seems to echo the same results at so many different departments? Sounded like a lot of denial at that meeting. The one honest question that I heard that should be given a LOT of attention. Why aren't those officers being investigated and arrested? Hmm me wonders.

[@priayief]

Eventually the public might come to the realization that it is not the police who are to blame. It is the citizens of the community and their elected representatives, past and present, that have allowed the police to operate in an environment lacking effective oversight and accountability. And when those elements are missing, even good people will perform badly.

[@pinballrobbie]

True, we only have to look at war crimes to see that.

[@cliffordross7997]

It took TWO YEARS to find this out ????? And again, COPS PROTECT COPS.

[@amac6483]

Anywhere near Canton ?

[@leward7788]

all of us who live in MA know about the Worcester police - and beyond the issues mentioned here

[@Jeff-fv9rk]

This is policing in America.

[@brentfarvors192]

Literally an armed insurrection..."Nothing to see here, folks...?"

[@billwarren8198]

If your a good cop then why are you not arresting the bad ones

[@David0lyle]

Probably should just disband the city. municipal boundaries were drawn half a century ago by wretchedly corrupt political machines. 🙄 reasons to keep them are largely outweighed by reasons to end them.

[@teresawingbermuehle4212]

Why is this becoming sooo problematic , that badge is just a piece of metal ?.It's the person of GREATNESS THAT MAKES IT WORTHY !!!!

[@5230shorty]

The beauty of this is the people standing togather against the blue line gang ( this is where our entire country should be , one nation stamding togather ) WE THE PEOPLE OWN THIS COUNTRY not the elite and weathy

[@kennethjdaggett6075]

Whats the problem. If thereis none, why did the report come out? Oh I know, you never do anything WRONG RIGHT?

[@SmokinBlunts781]

“If the reports are true… why hasn’t anyone been arrested” - stupid cop, that can’t understand he’s making out point for us. Because cops are never held accountable for their crimes

[@MickeyDC-om3pv]

Police predators need long jail sentances.

[@donbeam4072]

Corrupt department

[@Y.D.D1]

It's amazing that the thugs that claim to uphold the law suddenly dont trust the law when it comes for them

[@JayAdams-ml5jf]

I'm as outraged about the two-year time it took to investigate them as the dirty cops criminal activities.

[@grimreaper7198]

The feds have been in Phoenix for about three years now. I'm guessing at this point, they're trying to come up with a way that doesn't sound as bad as what they've found.

[@Bentriverrusher]

It is going to be a race for most town and cities on whether they can clean up their police before the bankrupt the taxpayers. So far the taxpayers are losing badly.

[@bigrich6750]

Policing is just organized crime paid for by taxpayers. But cops serve and protect - SERVE THEMSELVES AND PROTECT THEIR FELLOW CRIMINAL COPS.

[@lovethedogsNC]

We know better there WPD, take a lap.

[@pontifexcrocdylus2716]

Blue-Line gang strikes again

[@AndreySloan_is_a_cnut]

FTPOSP

[@itsabovemenow1016]

Years ago, I might have given the benefit of the doubt to the police. Now that we can see in videos how cops really treat the public and then lie about it, I think they are capable of any vice.

[@joeblow-tp6gz]

Good thing acting like an ass isn't illegal.

[@ortiz2161996]

The police everywhere will get worse after Trump takes office. 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️ FDJT

[@TheWidebody747]

Scathing revue by the DOJ???? Means, well, not much.

[@frankney8284]

1312

[@WorldWide-q8v]

Who voted these people onto the city council? Vote Democrat and enjoy what you get. Or get real and stop supporting the Left.

[@CoreyRoderick-wo3se]

The cops did this now they cry 😢

[@FYMASMD]

This is going on in every police department in the country. Disgusting behavior that we as citizens need to stop.

[@user-to1ge4hr1h]

Ain’t they all stoughton police canton police

[@rod6742]

SOON ALL WILL BE KNOWN BELIEVE!!!!!!!!!

[@roy19491]

of course, the police perpetrators are so loudly injured, covering up their misgivings.....

[@skinnywaterboys6108]

FTP!!!! Once again, for the millionth time, where the fu- are the feds ????

[@cshawn07]

Typical police behavior! Cowards