Tempe Police mistakenly grappled wrong car during pursuit, records show

[@AllenFrost-r1c]

I'll bet that car was searched for at least an hour looking for something they could use to cover up their mistakes.

[@kcconnor2636]

Especially if they turn off the cameras for part of the time.

[@generalleigh7387]

That’s wow truth there.

[@jeffheadley6186]

In my neck of the woods they would have planted drugs it's SOP

[@mjdamato]

Well, even once they *knew* it was the wrong car they were still barking orders at them with guns drawn. So, yeah, they would have tried to pin something on them if they could

[@jasonbourne1596]

​@@kcconnor2636I mean they got rid of all the footage apparently. What they released was so blurred out to be considered useless. They should be charged with the equivalent of destroying evidence.

[@allanwidner9276]

"This is the wrong car, but let's continue treating them as violent felony suspects."

[@elijahmiller912]

They didn't get the wrong car. They were having fun, and wrong car is their excuse because you cannot do anything to stop them

[@godmadesam]

Too arrogant & idiotic to stop what they’re doing to get the law abiding citizens on their way.

[@rockysquirrel4776]

How about that? Not only did they take a year to release the footage, they doctored it to hide their criminal behavior. You oughtta be proud of your gang, Commander Hale.

[@YerklandYerky]

I got a bone to pick with phx pd

[@reggieconner517]

@rockysquirrel4776 not surprised this will happen more while trump elect and president Musk are in charge

[@danielboone8435]

​@@YerklandYerky This is Tempe.

[@croiners4166]

Wow!

[@copyprint-fz2hb]

nobody is perfect , grow up

[@xlerb2286]

$500? That's a joke. No way you can stop a car like that and not do damage to the suspension and drive train. And that doesn't even include anything for the inconvenience of the stop and certainly nothing for the emotional distress. You think having some thug, whether wearing a uniform or not, pull a gun on you isn't stressful?

[@tonkatruck1968]

500 is Just Some Walking Around Money...They Know They Are Going To Be Sued

[@usarmyfl1]

I saw the original video. They blurred it because cops can be seen smiling/laughing. Even though they know they have the wrong car, they continue to treat them as suspects.

[@launchtexasintothesunforev9551]

Cause they don’t suffer consequences

[@WaltvanWasatch]

Smiling and laughing while doing wrong is classic sociopathic to psychopathic behavior showing the mental disposition of the police persons. Having total control over someone, while committing criminal behavior is what a sociopath desires and makes them giddy. Subpoena the psych exams of the officers and you'll discover red flags were raised in their mental health employment exams.

[@StarterVillian]

They're so excited about using their new toy

[@StarterVillian]

@@unbreakable7633 people are starting to understand but we might have already missed the tipping point

[@launchtexasintothesunforev9551]

@@StarterVillian yep that was 2020 and half the country literally condemned the progressives to the violence they were protesting. What a pathetic society.

[@jim.h]

Isn't it strange that whenever bodyworn cameras show police in a positive light, they are immediately released, and when the cops' actions could even be considered negative, then it takes months to get it?

[@wbazile]

So, they knew it was the wrong car but continued to terrorize the people inside the car? Shameful!

[@thystaff742]

The cops laughed and joked about it too, but the news cut that part out.

[@sicsempertyrannis1849]

Of course they did. Once they go down that path they continue all the way in hopes something will happen to justify their actions.

[@me8042]

Typical. Apologizing admits wrongdoing. Something cops are taught. Right after “they’re all out to get us!”

[@user-wm2tw]

It’s called business as usual. You should see video of Aurora PD when they had 5, 7 , 8 and 13 yr old kids lying face down on asphalt for over half an hour while standing over then with guns and tasers on the ready. Kids were completely terrified but they were standing there smiling as if it was funny. They too were the wrong car. Actual stolen vehicle was a motorcycle but they pulled over an SUV with a whole family in it. That’s how smart they are. They don’t care because they think they are above the law.

[@Viracocha785]

Criminally incompetent. As soon as they knew they had the wrong vehicle and there was a gas leak, immediately the order to holster all weapons should have been given and repeated forcefully.

[@ToddMichaelPost]

“You don’t have to be scared…I’m only pointing my gun at you for my safety even though you did nothing wrong.” These officers should be fired, decertified and charged criminally for their negligence.

[@Harlem1mentality]

That what upsets me the most!!

[@johnvarley9818]

No discipline was issued and in fact, the officers got paid training on "How to better identify cars."

[@UpcomingJedi]

You should go be a cop so you can see for yourself how hard situations like this are and its your JOB to go confront them. Criminals never shoot at cops, thats only for entertainment on tv. Theres no calling 9-11 for you since you ARE 9-11.

[@XploreAz]

@@UpcomingJediwhere are the criminals this video? They kept their guns drawn on them even though they knew they had the wrong vehicle.

[@Triskster]

@@UpcomingJedi Tell that to the children of Uvalde, copsucker.

[@kenyoung5682]

They can afford a "grappler", but they cannot afford a car camera. And, another example of of police incompetence.

[@CShivery]

$500? I'm sure it did a lot more than $500 in damage, not to mention the 4th Amendment violation.

[@JK_Chapman]

the assault.. battery.. kidnapping.. depravation of rights under color of law.. the list goes on and on

[@GrainneDhub-ll6vw]

Not to mention the psychological trauma to the mother and her daughter. Five hundred would pay for... 3? therapy sessions with a clinical psychologist who specialises in working with child trauma victims--and that would be really cheap.

[@leonardfrey5426]

Hope the driver sues.

[@chrstwrg]

I was well over 500 dollars. The ways those immobilizers work can total a car. Well as far as insurance would be concerned anyway.

[@izzimichaels2892]

they obviously have no rights.

[@brt5273]

Even after realizing their f*ck up they continue treating the victim like a criminal. Outrageously ridiculous.

[@hectornagano1819]

Dumb cops , Dumb cops ,what you going to do when they come for you.

[@TATTOSANDWHISKEY]

Well, I mean, they f**ked up. Pretty badly at that, so they gotta antagonize. That way, they can use his/her reaction as justification to make an arrest anyway. Gotta cover your tracks, am I right?

[@steveadrehel]

End Qualified Immunity and start holding law enforcement officers accountable for their criminal wrongdoing and lying.

[@1954Stevied]

LOL! When Dump takes office and gives unqualified immunity to ALL law "enforcement" ALL the time, this type of behavior is going to earn medals and become just the way it is.

[@TheRealScooterGuy]

@@steveadrehel -- The fact that they are not held criminally liable doesn't have anything to do with qualified Immunity; that only protects them from civil suit. They aren't charged criminally because prosecutors are afraid of losing police cooperation in cases, and of losing votes.

[@MustangGuy2000]

Hopefully someone creates technology to replace those flaws in society.

[@secondchance6603]

'It's different when I/we do it.' - Police/politicians

[@EfrainQuezada]

Trump said he's gonna extend qualified immunity, i wouldn't be surprised if this happens more often with the police attorneys citing the fact that the police thought it was the right car. Many times that is enough to get a lawsuit thrown out in civil court.

[@APackOfHungryGhosts]

They didn't make a mistake, they failed to do their job which is due diligence. They are literally supposed to run the plates and make a positive ID before engaging a car, to make sure it is indeed the right car. License plates exist solely for that purpose: to individualize vehicles (as the man said IN this video). They purposefully and willingly chose NOT to follow procedure, that isn't a mistake. Also, they don't have dashcams? But yet they have money for military grade weapons and equipment? All departments should be required by law to have dashcams and bodycams before being allowed to buy military grade weapons and equipment, if for no other reason than transparency; the taxpayers should be able to see exactly how those weapons and equipment are used and deployed.

[@MrJacksSunshine]

The worst part is that no one will be fired for traumatizing innocent citizens.

[@ssgemactv]

Or the felony tampering with evidence

[@thatsnotme6601]

@ssgemactv title18usc 241 and 241 federal crimes that they will also not have to face..

[@douglasscovil3447]

if the police had done that to me I would be suing the hell out of the city of Tempe.

[@fraliexb]

They will get a pat on their back.

[@threeftr3349]

@@douglasscovil3447 You be forced to, because 500 dollars in reimbursement is no way going to fix their car. Plus the charges for the tow, and the storage lot fees. That car is not drivable with a leaking gas tank. There must be at least 5K in damages if not more. With the gas tank leaking it could have ended very badly.

[@AbNomal621]

Officer should be charged with multiple counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. For most cars there are far too many of the same make, model, and color for a reasonable person to accept it as probable cause. Throw the manure calling himself an officer in jail, and compensate the victim with the chief’s salary.

[@ronwade2206]

Tampering with evidence of malfeasance and incompetence, cowardice.

[@OneStepBeyondu]

It's called Mens Rea, proof you are aware of your criminal behavior and are trying to cover it up.

[@patoconnor9600]

C- average in high school strikes again!

[@strawpiglet]

They were walking her backwards even after learning it was the wrong car? Is that what I just saw?

[@SonoftheWars]

Play acting is a cop's favorite hobby.

[@XeviousHound]

Yup, they should have immediately stop and apologize, maybe fix the car ? But no, they had to double down.

[@threeftr3349]

And knowing their gas tank was leaking!

[@tonyl4438]

Even after knowing there was a gas leak and her daughter was still in the car.

[@CraigGrant-sh3in]

@@strawpiglet Terrorist never admit wrong and will play it out as long as s they can. They were probably hoping someone in the car would do something so they could mag dump them and eliminate witnesses

[@michaeleverest3487]

Video was blurred because even knowing they had the wrong vehicle, and the wrong suspect... they still had their firearms drawn and leveled on the wrong driver, and were ready to use them if she even moved an inch from what they wanted her to. She could have died and they would have shot her KNOWING she wasn't the suspect.

[@michaelshepherd733]

POLICE NEED TO STOP BLURRING OUT AND MUTING THE CITIZENS BODYCAM FOOTAGE

[@K9Megahertz]

or what? you'll post harder on KZbin? You want to change things, run for office.

[@dalemiller78dm]

@@K9Megahertz yes because politicians and government has the peasants best interests at heart

[@TheRealScooterGuy]

​@@K9Megahertz-- You won't win elections in Arizona by running on a platform that seems to side against police. In cop-friendly states, there are two rules: _1. Cops are always right, and_ _2. If cops are wrong, see rule 1._ (I'm not defending it, only explaining it.)

[@MickeyD2012]

Luigi. @@K9Megahertz

[@TheOrangeRoad]

They won't. Bodycams are not for us, they are for the cops. Cops would never agree to wear something they can't mute or turn off. That needs to change

[@shaunwheeler3484]

Its so nice, Tempe bringing so much 'transparency' to the table.

[@dentalnovember]

Vehicle is leaking gas and the victim is “reimbursed” $500? What an insult.

[@monikaramirez8067]

Didn't bother to request an unblurred video? Have you filed a lawsuit yet? That is unnecessary.

[@Blissful_Gia]

@@monikaramirez8067 This is my friend in the video. I'm hoping she follows through with the lawsuit!

[@michaelg.854]

They got grapples but no dash cams. Sadly, this is not a surprising news story. We have ineptitude throughout our system of law and governance.

[@myaccount3402]

Bullseye

[@TheRealScooterGuy]

That's a strategic choice to avoid accountability.

[@TeamICOS]

This isn't ineptitude, it is intentional. Dash cams have been a primary install on police vehicles for decades. Originally analog, even small towns migrated to digital and automated systems over a decade ago, which I know personally as I helped install it for a town less than half the size of Tempe. If they aren't present, then I have to believe they were intentionally removed because there is no way that they never got around to installing them. City government needs to be investigated for fraud as I bet they were paid for installation and maintenance.

[@Dripi_weta]

$500,,, that doesn't cover a new fuel tank with labor, or the paint repair on the bumper from the red arm of the grappler,,, lets also mention the rear wheel functionality of the car will be ruined, since the grappler is designed to grab the tires and force them to stop, even if the vehicle keeps moving... emotional damages as well for the family OR EVEN THE CHILD??? i see massive failures here and they NEED ADRESSED

[@billd.akaevylaz754]

I like how the cop shouting commands continues terrorizing the lady after being told they have the wrong car, a gas leak, and a child in the car. He was going to continue with his BS tactical superstar routine until the other cops walked into his line of fire and said, “let’s go get the daughter.”

[@JK_Chapman]

💯

[@waylonsmith5419]

@@billd.akaevylaz754 "qualified" immunity is a heck of a thing isn't it

[@billybob42069]

Didn’t someone say if you don’t do anything wrong you have nothing to worry about? 💀

[@kevinnobody3052]

There are some stupid people running around with badges and guns nowadays.

[@terryjohnson3479]

The educational requirements haven't been raised in 75 years.

[@walkingman9171]

DEI

[@NETWizzJbirk]

@@walkingman9171pretty sure these idiots are white

[@milescooper1339]

Some....?

[@milescooper1339]

​@@walkingman9171err.... does your brain cell ever get lonely?

[@GoToPhx]

I sincerely doubt $500 was enough to cover all the damage, plus the leaking gas tank. I suspect they used some type of intimidation against the driver that got her to agree to such a small number. What a disgraceful department.

[@ChangingAperture]

What I don’t understand is after they realized it’s the wrong vehicle, they still continue with the felony stop. Like what?! As soon as you realize, holster your weapon and stop ordering the occupants out with hands up, etc. - unacceptable!!

[@timb7775]

In my opinion the second one of the cop admits out loud it's the wrong car then everything after is excessive force. Pointing guns at people you know are innocent isn't a good look. I'd sue since there's no other option for justice.

[@TheBruemocraticParty]

They're looking to find something on the wrong driver to cover up their mistake

[@0756rocketman]

@@timb7775 Yes, other options are possible.

[@bcbloc02]

@@TheBruemocraticPartycan always charge them with resisting arrest as they were driving away when they were hit by the grapple. I saw a similar one where they stopped like a. 75yo man because the plate matched but it was the wrong state! They were screaming at him guns drawn and he was trying to tell them his wife was deaf and they were going crazy screaming at her to get out of the car which of course she had no idea and they just kept escalating and freaking out and damn near shot the guy cuz she wasn’t getting out

[@DarthVader1977]

@@TheBruemocraticParty No, they were following procedure.

[@sheldonmurray7019]

Everyone of the officers involved should be charged with assault and lose their jobs immediately

[@ianbattles7290]

"Whoops, we caused thousands of dollars worth of damage to an innocent person's car!"

[@SanchoSanto]

Yes. And they ain't paying for the damage.

[@sicsempertyrannis1849]

"Oh well! Not our problem!"

[@agalerex]

ianbattles7290 I see you post in various videos. How is it you almost always manage to get 100+ thumbs up in less then 24 hours of each post? xD

[@GTIFabric]

They will laugh about it, just like they will destroy a innocent person's house and claim there is no liability

[@leshil2765]

500 dollars that’s it that will not cover the hospital bills to insure no spinal damage was incurred let alone damages to the car

[@MelusiMm]

What is amazing is that they used force to stop an innocent driver , when they could have initiated a traffic stop, and verify

[@appo5]

But then they wouldn't get to play with their new taxpayer funded toy.

[@barrybb5409]

That and you still have to pay all those court costs when you inevitably are forced to go in front of a judge. Maybe 1 in a million will uphold the law. The rest will outright break the law to defend their dirty cops. We should have been shooting them all down when the patriot act passed. Too late now. Thru have loiter drones that can drop bombs on you from a half mile up.

[@wyrdnwylde]

@@MelusiMm Cops get excited with the unlimited power they wield. They're generally on a high when ruining other people's lives.

[@brt5273]

Oh but that's not nearly as much fun for these creeps.

[@MrSteelehead]

Good point, act normal. Wear a helmet and bulletproof vest!

[@BOMBON187]

Love the transparent department that they cut and blur out the video. They earn the hate they get.

[@FluffyBunnyArsenal]

I guarantee you, had the police done something heroic, the video wouldn't be blurred! Government should NOT be allowed to censor (except maybe to protect the ID of a minor in some RARE cases).

[@sbeni2]

And a heroic video might make national news. But this? It'll never make it outside of the local city

[@Subangelis]

Why are they using a grappler on a non pursuit? It should ONLY be used in pursuits.

[@terb5804]

Once again the cops don't care who they hurt or kill when trying to get their suspect........

[@surfnslut67]

EXACTLY like democrats💩

[@Cooper906outdoor]

All that for prosecutors to let the crims back into society w no charges

[@steelurgirl]

Ridiculous And Still Was Treating Her And Her Daughter As Suspects With Guns Drawn.

[@michaeltrethaway]

"We've investigated ourselves and found that we did nothing wrong."

[@EXROBOWIDOW]

"This is why there are license plates..." had me laughing. I think the ACLU guy got right to the point there!

[@artmallory970]

They didn't get the plate of the original crook, they only had a vehicle description...

[@aksunai-99]

1:10 "You don't need to be scared" - when multiple incompetent police officers are pointing loaded guns at you? Everyone in Arizona needs to be scared for as long as these officers are employed.

[@Glenn_Sweden]

Wow, the department reimbursed the driver for $500... Chump change for sure! Howz 'bout the car owner sues for $5 million instead?! That would discourage this police force from making same mistake ever again...

[@robertblackburn790]

Only if it comes from those officers who show such malfeasance to endanger the lives of innocent victims.

[@psychoticbob]

$500 for totaling their vehicle? Are you F***ing kidding me???

[@jimboslice5647]

I would sue that risk management department for a brand new car.

[@phillipwiles5581]

I read the story, it is "more than" $500. My guess, that is police department hiding the true cost the repairs. It ruptured the gas tank on top of body damage.

Technically, the police don't have to pay anything because of qualified immunity. That's how insane it is. They should really get a civil rights lawyer and sue the PD civilly.

[@rnordquest]

I had an officer friend from church in OH that told me as long as they’re on a call they are NOT financially responsible. He didn’t think it was right. They also sometimes manufactured a call after the fact to avoid paying.

[@Whitney-0-]

That is not how qualified immunity works. They didn’t look at the license plate and admitted their mistake on camera. With a good attorney this lady has a great case. They would be given qualified immunity if it was the right car but not the suspect driving.

[@keinlieb3818]

They only gave the driver $500? The repairs to the car alone are going to be way more than that. Especially if the car was leaking gas. Did they not even give the driver a chance to pull over?

[@darrennew8211]

Hell, at today's prices, $500 won't cover the cost of the gas that leaked out. :-)

[@tonysimek]

why oh why are there so many bad apples, untrained apples, and rotten apples???

[@feral_housecat]

You know the answer to that.

[@walkingman9171]

It's called DEI

[@connor_flanigan]

intelligent, educated, skilled people have no interest in being a cop

[@imjustadog1897]

Lack of accountability. If everyone was held to an equal standard, fewer people would choose a position of power.

[@kingmasterlord]

there aren't any good apples

[@drevildruid]

I will bet money that Tempe police will refuse to pay for the repairs of the vehicle they destroyed. Other than politics I know of no job where you can be completely incompetent at your job, use excessive force against innocent citizens and not be held accountable. Or in the off chance they are held accountable they can simply go to another police department and get hired.

[@joemadda]

We investigated ourselves and found nothing wrong.

[@theoriginalchefboyoboy6025]

"Don't be scared" while he's pointing a gun at you...

[@beechrgrad88]

Screw that 500 dollars, get a lawyer.

[@helidude3502]

Atf didn’t have cameras when they murdered a man in his own home. When an officer states in their own video that the police work is sloppy, that speaks volumes for the profession and is proof that they should all have body cams and dash cams.

[@patrickmichael9950]

How about trying a simple pullover attempt before playing with your new toys and risking public safety?

[@Cooper906outdoor]

Only the safety of blue line gang members matters to them

[@byronperry6014]

@@patrickmichael9950 that is was my first thought.

[@Don-mi6zl]

They want to abuse and kill. That is why they sought the blue costume.

[@scottvannatter3505]

At least they didn’t shoot an unarmed kid in the back again.

[@neilgunns8391]

I’m sure if their police lights were on the people would have pulled over. This cop just wanted to play with his toy.

[@machintelligence]

Where was the pursuit? That is what these devices are for -- to end a pursuit.

[@robbyddurham1624]

When you have a car grapple on your car, every white car looks like a stolen car with a get away driver in it. Nevermind a women with her daughter in the passenger seat.

[@dougkirk9219]

No respect was given by law enforcement. Why do we need to respect those disrespectful bullies ?

[@TheDealer6373]

If they knew it was the wrong car, then why did they keep them detained at gun point.

[@MaurilioCabral-j2n]

@@TheDealer6373 to find something incriminating to cover their ass

[@sniffles8655]

Cause once they get that high going they just can't quit. Sort of like their addiction to ID, they just can't help themselves.

[@ronjohnson9032]

To get their fix.

[@stevenewberry6460]

As a resident of Maricopa County for over 50 years i csn honestly say that Tempe PD and all surrounding cities are majorly corrupt 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@mastercdizzle3743]

There’s no world where police should be allowed to hold themselves accountable for their own actions Police reform immediately

[@jim.h]

Another child that will NEVER trust the police again!!!

[@willeodsson]

Police: We have deadly weapons pointed at you. Also police: You don't need to be scared.

[@josephkostinko739]

Yes, we never accidently shoot someone.

[@ShastaBean]

So their 1st action is to jump-scare the woman and go straight to the grappler? Didn't cross their "mind" to just pull the car over and if tried to flee, then maybe deploy?

[@douglasscovil3447]

delayed, blurred and redacted police camera footage...yet another reason we need citizens video recording the police at every opportunity.

[@timb7775]

I have two dash cams in my car, front windshield and rear window. My main reason for getting them was to protect myself in case of bogus traffic tickets. Now add this reason to my list, in case a cop were to fly up behind me and shoot a grapple at my car for no reason.

[@DreamMonster7X]

This is why we have the justice system. Take the city to court and let the courts figure it out. That's what EVERY LEO tells everyone they stop and arrest.

[@bikeguyhd1035]

Abolish Qualified Immunity- it allows cops to proceed without caution because they know nothing will happen to them if they are wrong. Enough of this. Why do they do all this for a stolen vehicle alone?

[@sicotshit7068]

It’s called cop stupidity, which is a very common occurrence. Thankfully the victims in the vehicle were safe, & didn’t end up cop casualties.

[@DryHeatDoug]

Citizen needs to be handed a check for FIVE YEARS of EACH DEPARTMENTS ANNUAL BUDGET. Don't worry...we can do without their incompetence...let the good PD's take over.

[@in2rock275]

What I don't understand is why, when they realize they're wrong, they don't take immediate action to rectify the problem. I've seen videos where they handcuffed the wrong person and then explain why and how for 15-20 minutes they made the mistake all the while leaving them in handcuffs. GED + badge + gun = god complex.

[@CKM-gf3ik]

The security guard at my office is a retired cop and I asked him this very question once because as you said, see it in so many of these "wrong person" detainment videos. He told me that once a person is in a handcuffs, they are staying in them until the officers on scene are 1000% sure that person isn't going to jail for something else, they don't want to be in the position where they uncuff someone and then have to put them back into cuffs for another reason later. So that person is going to stay cuffed until they are almost ready to clear the scene. Like so much of the c rap they pull, it's an oFFiCeR SaFetY issue.

[@admthrawnuru]

Because of they can get you to screw up in any way, it massively helps reduce their liability. "Sure we arrested the wrong guy and brutalized and picked him for half an hour, but then he flinched and tapped my wrist so he's the bad guy and we're charging him with assault." Sadly, the courts pretend not to know this game.

[@in2rock275]

@@CKM-gf3ik So it's a CYA thing. Thank you.

[@landonleathers5936]

What a surprise another Arizona police department that can't do nothing right and don't care who it effects

[@toddbatstra645]

The incompetence is astounding but not surprising and to hold this mother and daughter at gunpoint with gas leaking out of the car that should have never been stopped it just incredible

[@vivianramsay2527]

Geez, so busy playing with their new toys that they don't pay attention to the real details...and then people and property are hurt,damaged or die...and who accepts responsibility for that.... and who pays for the horrible outcome......????😱😱

[@stewblare2190]

more than 500 dollars for damages? cut the budget in half and use the that money to really help the community.

[@DDJ0051]

This is so typical for the cops in Arizona. They do this with impunity.

[@peterpeter-ft7df]

Truck drivers are held more accountable than police.

[@artmallory970]

*than & yes...

[@Pomelu]

@@peterpeter-ft7df more than nothing isn’t hard

[@joegehlert8160]

The surprising thing is that we didn't hear about it after they sat in jail for months.

[@KathyPriestley-dn7eq]

So the point is no-one was held accountable for there incompetence and crimes buts its OK the tax payers will pay for it absolutely disgusting

[@bobthetitanic]

Are their employers not financially responsible?

[@timothykohout9503]

@@bobthetitanic ok you pay an employee, this employee breaks every single rule and procedure of your business and almost kills someone through negligence. Should the employer have to pay, or the employee that did it? Because WE are their employers, their settlements are paid by our tax dollars. All lawsuits should be paid directly from their personal accounts and the police pension funds.

[@KathyPriestley-dn7eq]

@@bobthetitanic no the people pay there salaries they shouldn't have to pay for their crimes

[@Chris-5318]

$500 should have been at least $50k.

[@hectorhector4617]

One case?!? No many many many innocent people fall victim to domestic terrorist monsters

[@MrI8igmac]

The police did not put on emergency lights before they stopped the car

[@kenl5290]

“You don’t need to be scared!”, though, we have several guns pointing at you.

[@Tom_Losh]

Let me guess they investigated themselves and found that the grapple worked as designed ... 😡

[@fraliexb]

$500 needs to be $500 million for the assault on the child.

[@frankwhitson2191]

As usual, many comments like mine are deleted from this platform because they criticized the police!! I hope the cops and the city were sued for emotional damage as no one is ever the same after the police stop the wrong vehicle !!!

[@robevans5222]

If the victim doesn't sue for $millions, they're a fool.

[@justinfischer9300]

@@robevans5222 qualified immunity, it's their shield from responsibility. Which is unfortunate in situations like these. Earning the hate 1312!

[@420snoogins]

Yes, we citizens should definitely bail out these ignorant cops!

[@AlaskanHuzky]

WHO would they sue? This is a honest mistake. Unless they are money grabbing assholes, the type that sue anyone. Also, very likely the cops have immunity, so can't be sued. Or if they sue, they just going to waste money on their frivolous lawsuit.

[@Chris-fn4df]

If you think her car is worth millions, I wish I had sold you yours. Not everyone is willing to play the victim to sue for psychological and emotional damages. Your willingness to do that just to hold the taxpayers accountable for the cops is shows which side of that coin you are on.

[@justinfischer9300]

@@robevans5222 she should receive compensation for damages, police can't just go, "whoopsie, my bad, good luck fixing your axle, brake lines, tpms sensors, etc." But not millions lol

[@civilcivilian]

The cop admitted it. There are too many cops on the roads with not enough to do. They all gang up when they have a little actual activity and you get this.

[@tonyott1377]

If they have that many officers available, maybe they ARE OVERFUNDED!!!

[@Furious321]

"Not enough [for the local PD] to do" sounds like a good problem for a city to have, don't you think?

[@RedNymph234]

@@Furious321 not when they're all bored and looking for trouble

[@good4jg]

That cop will probably not be a part of the force for much longer...

[@FnixGhod1]

Even if it was an honest mistake, they knew it was the wrong car but still did a felony stop on the occupants.

[@ValerieBailey-y9u]

Then did an illegal search of the car without RAS or probable cause; additional 4A violation.

[@user-fc5ez3cr3z]

After being rear-ended she should have stayed in the car and demanded an ambulance` to be taken to the hospital along with her daughter. How sick is this! We the people do NOT want to be treated like this by police. Change your ways, please!!!

[@kayty6673]

US law enforcement are trained by the IDF to view citizens as the enemy, to shoot to kill and be COWARDS

[@ned6938]

They know that it is the wrong car but continue to hold guns on the woman and her daughter.

[@jcthieman]

These departments need to be completely disbanded and start over from the ground up. So much arrogance and corruption it seems to me. Incompetence.

[@4catsnow]

The track record these guys have by now has utterly destroyed any shred of credibility and or trust the at-large public has for them there.....this was just business as usual...

[@jeffstone4624]

When Arizona cops aren't crooked, they're stupid.

[@JimMcnevin]

AND AFRAID DO NOT FORGET !!!

[@supportmytroups7]

Sounds like they didn’t give them any chance to stop their car and pull over

[@robevans5222]

FIRE and PROSECUTE every single coip involved in this assault. This is exactly why qualified immunity MUST be abolished. Cops have absolutely no responsibility for their actions.

[@candd1280]

Why the hell would you have guns drawn on the people if you know the car is not the right one.

[@Cooper906outdoor]

They are a gang of psychopathic armed criminals shielded by qualified immunity. They fear no wrong doing or tyrannical acts

[@thiawroane]

Idiocy in ANY profession should be fired.

[@z0rch]

"We asked for an on camera interview, but they didn't have the courage to respond to the request." FTFY

[@David-bf6bz]

Let me guess they investigated themselves and found they did nothing wrong. How in 2020s do we have a public funded vehicle with out a dash cam?

[@user-wm2tw]

They think they are above the law and can do whatever they want. That’s why. We need a national body to provide oversight and conduct investigations into police behavior and standards and fire people who don’t meet those standards.

[@user-wm2tw]

And they found that they did nothing wrong, as usual. 😂

[@sheasander]

All these excuses are not acceptable, and those involved must be held accountable… for not listening and just acting like 5th graders blurting out the wrong answers to the question…

[@terryjohnson3479]

Instigate, agitate, escalate, earn the hate.

[@oneone9884]

500 will not pay for the therapy that child will need. That is insulating.