Denver Cops Make ABC Reporter Their B*tch

91. And by the way to all who think being a cop in or around Denver only need a high school degree are sadly mistaken my husbands uncle is a lieutenant in charge of the entire Aurora police department crime lab......at one point my husband was looking into being an officer in Denver....you DO have to have a bachelor degree to be an officer not just a freaking high school diploma so before you rattle off stupidity and bad spelling about something you know nothing about then maybe you should go back to school yourself and do a little research.......and you might want to look at what is going on right now in Denver..........not to mention the fact the way police officers are treated these days a little respect goes a long ways........
And where is the rest of the video? There is a break in the coverage........and the audio totally sucks you cant even hear what the guy is saying to the cop to provoke such a response.........WE dont know the whole story so arguing and calling names are not going to settle the issue....I am sure it will be investigated and the truth will prevail

Posted at 1:41AM on Aug 28th 2008 by for all you haters

92. More like.

Cop: "You're under arrest for murder."
Perp: "But I didn't murder anyone"
Cop: "But you're impeding traffic."

Posted at 1:43AM on Aug 28th 2008 by Perkoff

93. Hey "for all you haters" who cares? I don't care if the fat pig went to school for 30 years, that doesn't make it ok for him to abuse his power, make up lies and put innocent civilans in danger. The guy is there to keep the peace, not be an abusive thug. Stop sticking up for a-holes.

Posted at 1:48AM on Aug 28th 2008 by Perkoff

94. People constantly amaze me....oh yes, let's sue the cop who was doing his job and clearly stated what was to be done and let's sympathize with the man who said, "hold on" and clearly disobeyed. It's really simple. Cop says move and you don't = bad ; Cop says move and you do = good, no matter if you're on public or private property. Even if you move and then go back, it's a heck of a lot smarter than saying, "hold on." I wouldn't think it's a hard concept, But hey, the line between right and wrong is getting more and more blurred until no one is going to want to be a cop for fear of being ripped to shredds by the ignorant masses and all you whiners of abuse out there will be praying for someone to save your butts from a bully smarter and stronger than you.

Posted at 2:42AM on Aug 28th 2008 by Louie

95. Hey Perkoff!..all you people who talk to and treat cops the way you are right now is the ones who have problems with them...I dont have problems with the cops I follow the law...and the reporter wasnt there to be a jerkoff to the cops he was there for a story.....so stop sticking up for thug reporters.....

Posted at 2:04AM on Aug 28th 2008 by for all you haters

96. #77 Rachel This is according to the Denver Police Departments website regarding the hiring criteria to become an officer...

EDUCATION: Applicants must have a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) on or before the date of application. Acceptable proof of a high school diploma or GED certificate will be required if you are selected to proceed beyond the video test. Acceptable substitutes for a high school diploma or GED certificate include an original certified high school transcript bearing the official school seal and showing graduation date, or an original letter from the school on the school's letterhead which verifies the graduation

Posted at 2:21AM on Aug 28th 2008 by Just the facts

97. Watching this video completely angered me. This cop was a worthless jerk bully. The reporter didn't do anything that could have justified being shoved into the street and choked in the throat. Most cops are just high school bullies that grew up and now have a badge that allows them to continue their arrogant, despicable behavior. I have a friend that works for a state agency that investigates bad cops, and I was SHOCKED at the reports I saw - cops raping women on traffic stops, beating unarmed teens to death, dealing drugs, etc.

I have no trust in these pigs and I hope that the reporter sues the Denver police for a huge sum of money to make them think twice before they assault another citizen standing on a public sidewalk. This makes my stomach turn.

Posted at 2:21AM on Aug 28th 2008 by Milford M Miles

98. #87 "Before you rattle off stupidity and bad spelling about something you know nothing about then maybe you should go back to school yourself and do a little research......." According to The Denver Police Departments hiring criteria which you can find on their website (http://www.denvergov.org/)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications. Except as noted herein, any failure to meet one or more of the minimum qualifications will result in your immediate disqualification. Please note that some standards have particular time limits associated with them. If this applies to your situation, you may later become eligible and apply once those time limits have lapsed. If you do not meet a minimum qualification based on your behavior or criminal history occurring both prior to age 18 and more than five years ago, you may be eligible to request an “exemption” from disqualification. (Please see Exemption from Disqualification for Behavior Prior to Age 18, on page 4.) If you have already scheduled an appointment and find that you do not meet the minimum qualifications, please contact the Denver Civil Service Commission at (720) 913-3365.
AGE: Applicants must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on or before the date of application. Acceptable proof of age will be required if you are selected to proceed beyond the video test. Acceptable substitutes for a birth certificate include naturalization papers and/or a valid passport.
EDUCATION: Applicants must have a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) on or before the date of application. Acceptable proof of a high school diploma or GED certificate will be required if you are selected to proceed beyond the video test. Acceptable substitutes for a high school diploma or GED certificate include an original certified high school transcript bearing the official school seal and showing graduation date, or an original letter from the school on the school's letterhead which verifies the graduation.

Posted at 2:43AM on Aug 28th 2008 by Just the facts

99. #87 you are a liar. right on the job qualifications website for denver pd and sheriffs the only requirements are be 21 and a highschool diploma or ged and no criminal record for the last 5 years. thats it

Posted at 3:14AM on Aug 28th 2008 by truthindenver

100. FIVE cops, one with a cigar in his mouth, one at least 150 pounds overweight and all five basically throwing their weight around. Loved the body language of the cop who walked away after they handcuffed and arrested the roporter - the one chewing gum. A little common sense from the fat cop and there would not have been a problem. IMO the reporter was no threat and would have done as the cop asked but the cop seized the opportunity to put on a little show for everyone watching. I agree with the others who suggested that the reporter press charges against the cops - all FIVE of them.

Posted at 3:33AM on Aug 28th 2008 by Anne

101. HARVEY,,,POST HIS BADGE NUMBER SO PEOPLE COULD STAY AWAY FROM BAD COPS LIKE THIS ONE,,,REMEMBER HIS FACE,,,

Posted at 4:46AM on Aug 28th 2008 by bob

102.

Someone needs to smoke that bad cop.

hahhaahhahahahhahahah

Posted at 5:19AM on Aug 28th 2008 by hahhahahahahahahhaha

103. They need to hire some of the the police from there and bring them to LAPD or train them here correctly ( new police chief??), Put these dumbass paps in check real quick.

Posted at 6:30AM on Aug 28th 2008 by boycott x17 idiots

104. I just watched that video. The cameraman is taking up way more room than the guy on the phone. If it was such an emergency that you have to shove a man through traffic, in the middle of the DNC , without regard to his or any drivers lifes. then would you not do the same to the camera man who is taking up 4 times as much space?
This is America. Just because someone has a badge they do not get the right to tell you what to do, how to do, and when to do it. They have to have a legal reason. "Move you as*hole, just because I told you too!" Is not a legal reason, and endgangering him and other innocents who happen to be driving by, is a criminal act on his part.

Posted at 8:57AM on Aug 28th 2008 by Loveit

105. Just a sign of things to come in an Obama presidency, 1st Amendment violations, jail for standing on a public sidewalk filming democrats and their big money players. Just think we can even have polital prisons. Oh won't socialism/communism be wonderful!!!!

Posted at 9:06AM on Aug 28th 2008 by samhiguchi