Decorated Iraq War Army Veteran Beaten by Las Vegas Police at Airport

[Kitcatsatmat]

Your not suppose to bring any liquid through those TSA checkpoints. Why does this moron argue with the TSA agent and insist on bringing his bottle of liquid? If he complied with the TSA agent's orders, none of this would have happened. Stupid uppity fuck got what he deserved.

[needparalegal]

You idiots dont get it. Cops get away with beating people because they are meant to. Those in power need an enforcer class to keep the public intimidated.

[chipburg]

Im a SGT and if I'm in jeans I would tell the lieutnent to kiss my ass

[WilliamHCarney]

Cops in Vegas need to realize that they will piss off the wrong person someday and thats EXACTLY WHAT THE FUCK WILL HAPPEN MOTHERFUCKERS AND YOUR FUCKING BADGE WON'T FUCKING SAVE YOU.

[WilliamHCarney]

Someone needs to get a high power tool that propels a projectile at a high rate of speed from 1,400 yards & and send these to peace officers in the video a lullaby. But thats my vindictive way. Then go have a nice T-Bone steak and scrambled eggs. Mmmmmm.

[12738622]

So the douchebag that is trying to defend the reprehensible actions of these tax funded sociopaths has an Amazon page. On her wishlist is a book titled "Effective Police Supervision" by Harry W. More. Wonder why the Hell that might be on her wishlist.

[PhillyCopsAreCorrupt]

Las Vegas police officers are criminals and cowards. Soldiers like Sgt. England are the real heroes.

[buddcinder]

Who dare you question our dear leaders.

[yingdiskette]

Yeah yeah, Anarchy, no cops, no law, just Niggers running wild. Morons!

[sabreface10]

you want to believe abc (israeli controlled) i think they are trying to hate spread.

[greataff]

Thank you for duplicating the video... however please give credit to the original uploader... you know the one you got the description from.

[nautiluZt1]

America is just sick. Really beating a man who putting his life in the line for you? By some sick TSA fucktard? You need to slay those so excuse for cops as goats, because they are brainwashed instruments to make america slaves.

[tulio84z]

"...do not believe our officers acted outside policy"

So it's policy to beat up and tase random people? WTF has America become? 

[usmc1990jgr]

WTF. THAT FUM SON OF A BITCH. SOLDIER I AM PISSED WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU. IM A MARINE. AND EVEN THOUGH WE RANK ON EACH OTHER I AM SEVERLY PISSED. THAT BITCH DESERVES PUNISHMENT LIKE NO OTHER. IM SO FUCKEN MAD RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!

[synysterlud]

@usmc1990jgr Wait...you are defending the Soldier right sir?

[holysmokesfishon]

McCarran should bring his buddies with him next time to even things up - like with an AH-64...

[MrTheaterjunkee]

as a former service member, my blood is boiling with rage!

[holysmokesfishon]

@MrTheaterjunkee sad to think 70 - 80 % of law enforcement could be vets too...

[longpaulxiong]

The cop may have used excessive force with a baton. Next time the cop should use the taser. Being a decorated soldier is no excuse. everyone must follow the rules.

[meee2014]

@longpaulxiong your a retard this guy put his life on line for you and your like dosnt matter everyone must follow rules.more people die from bees then terrorist attacks on airplane i dont uderstand all this excessive security

[ddsharper]

look at the sympathy a white guy gets, even by the media, when he is subject to the wrath of the beast.

[MrBric12]

White people treated like they're Black. Kind of funny if you ask me.

[pageglen]

He should NOT have had this happen to him! This is just WRONG.

[insanelylogical]

metro police suck plenty of cock.

they are fags of the highest caliber.

[NoGuff]

That's what you get for complaining about poor service.

What happens when you complain at McDonalds? A knife fight?

Hooray for America.

[JeffTheDude777]

Vegas cops have always been fags.

[DD826]

This is a clear example of a bias new report not serving the public well, and not understanding what their Freedom of the press is really there for..

Something we see, all too often these days!

[DD826]

I didn't know, there is a "medal" of commendation and didn't see a medal in the video?

I have two Command Commendations, put no "medals" with them.

It is more a Letter of Commendation.

[DD826]

It is hard to tell from this video, that the "Use of Force" was abusive. He seems like a nice guy in the video, but he went back looking to argue or more.

He also "bladed" off with the officer, before going to the back area. Sorry, but if he had been cooperative from the begining, there would have been no problem! He is a big guy and if he was not responding to officer commands, then hard technigues was necessary.

A good officer could have talked the situation down, thou. Call the SUPT!

[CalifSunshine2008]

@DD826 In Reno...he was probably drunk or hung over....too. Cops in Reno can be hard though.....they have to be..it's not an easy area.

[DD826]

Hey, it all started with this traveler trying to smuggle contraband onto the plane and it is clear he was upset, that he wasn't able to get away with it.

A really good officer would have known how to handle this person.

Bottom line, travelers have to cooperate with the authorities. If not, things get bad.

If you have a problem, ALWAYS ask to talk to their supervisor!

[CalifSunshine2008]

@DD826 Another video said that he missed his airplane ride...complained to the manager...then the conflict broke out...not sure what the truth is.....for sure though.

[DD826]

No, we don't. But, he tried to smuggle some contraband and was denied.

Then he went back to....., he should have just continued on his trip.

That was an International Airport, there are different rules and most people are not use to it. You don't need "probable cause" to search someone on an International flight, etc.

He missed his flight, because he wanted to argue.

[Krivaka]

@DD826 lol Listen to you, you sound like a government robot. Contraband...A bottle of sprite. The TSA and police are BULLIES, that soldier is a red blooded American who questions authority. He wasn't letting them push him around so he got attacked and beaten. Why do you discourage arguing with public service workers?

[memama2]

..and his "rib cage and minor nuggie" ...is stopping him from working? ...hmmm me smells some law suits comin from Mr. man ..(and by the way Security Officers ARE NOT TREATED WITH RESPECT they deserve) ...... and if this industry World Wide was moved to a Life's = Premium Staus WELL PAID Job Like EL AL? this guy or anyone else who did not listen or stop what they were told to STOP? Would be in prison in Israel right now! EL AL does not ask "twice" EVER.

[CalifSunshine2008]

@memama2 You could be right...it's hard to know..what really happened. However, I think they would have had charges, if he had a weapon. It does look excessive.

[CalifSunshine2008]

Get a good lawyer! I'd take them to the cleaners.

[memama2]

@CalifSunshine2008 = I know TSA agents and there is no way that this guy got a BEAT DOWN ...unless he deserved it! .....TSA is an honorable group who asked or told this guy TO DO SOMETHING = NOW! ....with refusal comes consequences and that sir is what happened TO YOU ........refusing to listen or comply with TSA is gonna cost ya! THEY should be given even further authority to be like EL AL and carry weapons and be just like Police (shoulda complied little buddy)

[LotusElise05]

I hope those cops get shot to death. I pray to god they do.

[TheThunderduck]

I was in the Army for 4 years, just got back from 4 years in Iraq as a civilian contractor, and did 10 years with LVMPD, 3 as a defensive tactics instructor. Without knowing what was said, threats, resistance, or commands, the video looks pretty damning to the officers. One rule, if you use force, you make an arrest, period.

[ipooponcrackers]

police r pussies! wimps compared to soldiers. Always abusing their power b/c they think theyre cool

[LER77]

OK the usual police brutality which is only recognized when it comes home to roost.

[lfd0311]

I'm sorry this guy got his ass whooped, but what makes this guy a hero? an army commindation medal? everybody gets one of those at some point unless their totally fucked up

[ipooponcrackers]

@lfd0311 every single individual over there is a hero, they put their life on the line just so fucks at home have the freedom to bash them without being killed. Ur welcome

[lfd0311]

@ippooponcrackers uh, yeah, thanks. did two tours in iraq, got hit with shrapnel in my fucking FACE and had over 82 puncture wounds in my face, neck, arms, legs and upper body. YOUR welcome

[lfd0311]

ipooponcrackers oh, and I've been in the presence of real live hero's. watched true heroism with my own eyes. and though I appreciate what is obviously genuine support on your part, forgive me if I don't see a national gaurd clerk or other type of rear echelon job as being a hero

[DD826]

@ipooponcrackers

Everyone that serves is NOT a "hero"=somebody who commits an act of remarkable bravery.

Serving your country is does NOT necessarily make someone a "hero".

[DD826]

@lfd0311

The state run media calls EVERBODY a "hero" these days.

They seem to think, they need to sensationalize everything, to get people to listen to them.

[jakoolaction]

fuckin officer LT VS SGT. sgt got more experience. LT can kiss his ass, high paid private. he could of lied sayin he was a LT too.

[MpB702]

Man a Hero, What they did was bullshit and this made me Outraged.

[ProConstitutioner]

FUCK THE PIGS

[futbolfanatic15]

There is more to this story than what is stated. The video doesn't hint or show why the use of force was necessary. The FBI will look at this case and then decide for themselves whether the use of force was necessary. In my opinion, it wasn't.

[staind075]

where do you get your bullshit facts

Saddam's troops raped those 300,00 girls you are speaking of

Get your facts straight

and what are you talking about Iran for

You make no sense whatsoever

[intrepgun]

that's very linear. the truth is much more complex, and saying things like 'wake up' does not benefit anyone. plenty of people are 'awake' or, more clearly, aware. most of the world is aware that things are not what they seem, and have a pretty good idea of how things really are. it's a matter of organizing at the bottom levels and creating the changes necessary to build a just and free society.

i'll say it again, because it's important: o-r-g-a-n-i-z-e.

[amricaiscowardnation]

ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!! the becon of "freedom"

[llpal4ever]

That's fucken ridiculous ... Welcome to the NWO and Police state.

[motonegros]

The entire USA is a police state.

It's not going to change.

Get used to it or leave.

[intrepgun]

that's the most ridiculous thing i've ever heard. you couldn't possibly believe what you wrote. not a leg to stand on when making that argument.

[motonegros]

Who are you trying trying to kid?

Not only is the USA already a police state, but you'll be under martial law before the end of 09.

[intrepgun]

there are moves to try and further the gap, making most americans into what would be considered 3rd world, or more like 2nd world, but as it stands the people are extremely free as a whole here. we have access to mountains of information and the ability to organize and initiate just about anything we want. but we don't. because propaganda works. but the illusions are worn quite thin.

there are problems with police brutality and militarization, but we're not actually a police state.

[ProConstitutioner]

give or take by 2012

[lilmissheidi]

too much prozac or fluoride? or maybe both?

[intrepgun]

read the HRW[dot]org report on US human rights violations. it's called knowledge.

[bluedobie4]

If they follow-up, please post it. thanks

[truthsabre7]

I live here in Vegas, and metro are nazis.

[Rizky06]

That's what happens when you hire H.S. vegas desert rat dropouts who watch too many cop shows!!

[croemar]

nice country you got there:)

[intrepgun]

psh, they report on the man fighting in an illegal war, but not on the daily abuse of any hundreds of thousands of marginalized people within the country. and we're far from the worst in terms of such abuses, but the obvious reality's difference from the soaring rhetoric of our self-appointed 'betters' does make for some useless commentary like your own.

[croemar]

Some people are so far behind in the race that they actually think they are leading.

[intrepgun]

i agree, and once again say that the commentary is useless and meaningless. the philosophy i stick to, and it's a very simple, conservative one when dealing with most issues is 'acknowledge your crimes, stop committing them.'

every nation/group/person in the world would benefit from adhering to such an easily attainable goal.