Police cadet reports police brutality, then quits academy

[DetlefK]

http://www.alternet.org/police-cadet-quits-academy-reports-cops-after-witnessing-homeless-man-being-beaten-officers

Excerpts:
"Few details are known about what exactly transpired, and Police Chief Gorden Eden told KOAT that it is partly because he’s concerned for the safety of the cadet who reported the incident. Mayor Richard Berry says the fact that it was an employee shows there is a level of comfort and internal accountability within the department, as someone felt safe enough to come forward. However, the department is afraid for anyone to know the identity of the cadet – possibly implying that they do not even trust their own officers."

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"Since 2009, the troubled department has been involved in 47 shootings, 32 of which were fatal. Chief Eden has stated that these numbers reflect a “systemic failure in our ability to track employee misconduct.”"

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"While the APD may have lost a desperately needed actual “good cop”, the violent duo accused of the assault are currently on paid leave."

[leveymg]

1. Make this kid Police Commissioner.

[Malraiders]

2. The cadet obviously quit because he

feared retribution by his fellow officers in training and the entire APD force. In other words he feared for his safety. The excuse many police officers use to shoot and kill unarmed citizens.