So the cop that said, "go fuck yourself" to the Ferguson protesters has been relieved of duty...

[Javaman]

if he had only known if he had shot someone in cold blood, he'd still have a job.

we live in one truly fucked up world

[JustAnotherGen]

1. That's a good point!

[L0oniX]

2. Cheney said it and wasn't relieved of being VP ...and obviously should have been.

Standards/rules are inconsistent at best.

[classykaren]

3. But he still has his license and can get a job elsewhere

[Zambero]

4. Before that final expletive, the cop had threatened to kill the guy

That threat of violence was likely the primary reason for his being relieved of duty. Anyone who doubts the bullying authoritarian streak that infests law enforcement has ample evidence to suggest that it is in fact present. There are also cops who are capable of conducting themselves in a non-threatening and professional manner under duress. The others need to be removed and replaced. Amazing what cell phone footage turns up these days.

[951-Riverside]

5. Unless the St. Ann Police Chief had a change of heart since yesterday, that's not entirely true

Last night Capt Ron Johnson said this officer was relieved of his duties in Ferguson but unless something changed overnight, he's still employed with the St. Ann Police Department.

The Police Chief there defended his action.

Source: https://twitter.com/CaseyNolen/status/502234229082947585/

Subject: RE: KSDK phone call

Last night, during one of the many recent
conflicts in Ferguson, a St. Ann officer had
bottles of urine and water thrown on him.

The officer then raised his weapon after seeing a
gun in the crowd, he continued to scan the
area trying to assess the scene. While
assessing the scene he asked several people
including a member of the media to move.

The media person refused to cooperate and in
an attempt to keep the public safe, my officer
used profanity with the public and told the
media person that he was going to kill him if
he didn't move.

We certainly do not condone the verbiage that
was used and the officer will be counseled on
his choice of words.

The officer is suspended without pay until further investigation.

The St. Ann Police Department regrets this
unfortunate situation and hopes for a peaceful
resolution in Ferguson.

Chief Aaron Jimenez
St. Ann Police Department

[1StrongBlackMan]

10. Here's a hint as to what's about to happen ...

The officer is suspended without pay until further investigation.

Civil Service and Union rules are very particular as to when one can be suspended without pay pending investigation. I have yet to see a case where the employee was not fired (unless they are allowed to resign/retire).

[BklnDem75]

6. Probably relieved of having fun pointing guns at people in Ferguson...

But probably relieved of duty in the same way as Wilson. Most likely paid administrative leave until things quiet down.

[asiliveandbreathe]

7. Don't believe anything you HEAR and only 1/2 of what you see

Sage advice from my Mom - all one needs to do is listen to the rewrite segment of Lawrence Odonnell last night, regarding the NYT article - so poorly written based on a police reporter info re Michael Brown murder...
This report sound very much the same -

[Spitfire of ATJ]

8. He was suspended though,...but they claim it was for profanity....

I bet it was because they had a sit down and realized he was gonna flip out if they put him back out there.

Maybe give him a single bullet for his shirt pocket?

[KarenS]

9. except that there is video with sound. n/t

[vkkv]

11. The average African-American is a target for violence FAR MORE often

I don't see why any policeman should that worried for their safety, the average African-American is a target for violence FAR MORE often.