Ban taser guns now !

Was the citation blank when it was presented to you?

It would seem that if it wasn't blank; you would have been able to have read the specific charge/speed alleged. Further, the officer could have simply answered your questions re how fast he alleges you were "speeding".

If it was blank; surely you could not have been expected to sign; and everything that followed would be delegitimized. (Or will they have filled it in in the interim?)

Please don't settle this out of court for a pittance; force a trial. Make a jury award you a ton of money and then use that money to run for office. Become that cops boss.

Some of the posts on the local news station's site refer to the cop as having abused local people and as having attitude problems; so there's a pattern there. Also, there are references to that being a known local speed trap.

Good luck! Stay strong! Keep us posted!

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BE POLITE. State your objection and expectations. I for example just traveled through Utah and will not do so again until I know this officer is OUT of uniform and being retrained if trainable, and DEEP apologies have been made to the family.

Here is the contact info for Jon Huntsman, Jr., the governor of the State of Utah.

State Capitol Complex
East Office Building, Suite E220
PO Box 142220
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-2220
801-538-1000
800-705-2464
Fax 801-538-1528
Lt. Governor's Fax 801-538-1133

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I live in Utah County and I'm appalled this happens in the state of Utah where anything goes, like a rave raided by SWAT on claim of illegal drugs in August 2005.

Sue the f- out of UHP and the officer responsible for his megalomaniacal attitude. The Fascist mentality of overpowering brute force imposed on the innocent people is prevalent among the members of law enforcement who are sworn to Constitution yet disregard the vow like it's nothing.

The officer who did this to you is a total fascist, proving that some cops are intoxicated with irrational view of exercising absolute power to get their way any way they want. This is corruption.

F- the UHP, sue 'em till they get the grass!

Now all you need is to choose which lawyer to help you sue this guy. I'm sure you'll be getting tons of offers from lawyers willing to work the case for free just for the media attention it will bring them.

I'd also like someone to track this guy down and post a video of him getting tasered, in the face if you can.

I'm truly sorry that you had to go through that Mr. Massey-and that your family had to witness the horrible ordeal.
That was a classic display of power corrupting absolutely. Thanks for posting that video, so we can all see this ego-maniac assulting the common man. Please take him to the cleaners and make an example of him. Show 'em that we won't be intimidated by those who are supposed to be protecting us.

Does anyone know the phone number to call cazy cops boss?

I can tell you are a reasonable and good man Mr. Massey. Thank you for helping to expose the crooks who hide behind badges. Dont give up the good fight. As for that cop, he is the type of person that should be taken off of OUR streets. I pity anyone who has to deal with him, you handled it beautifully sir.

Jared - Sue the pants off the UHP and officer Gardner!! Police refuse to cease abuse and cover it up when it occurs. GO GET EM

You did the right thing, Mr. Massey. Don't listen to anyone here who tells you otherwise. I applaud you for standing up for yourself and for your rights as a citizen of this country. The police need to learn they are here to protect and serve people like you and I, not to harass and intimidate.

I emailed a harshly worded letter to the UHP and posted a copy on my blog at kingforaday dot info.