Cambridge Police Commish: Sgt. Crowley Did Nothing Wrong

At a press conference, Cambridge Police Commissioner Robert Haas issues a statement saying that when Sgt. James Crowley arrested Professor Henry Louis Gates in his own home, he "acted in a way that is consistent with his training... I do not believe his actions in any way were racially motivated." Haas adds that he does not consider Crowley "a rogue cop," as Gates dubbed him.

When asked to respond to President Obama's criticism of the arrest the night before during a primetime news conference, Haas said: "This department is deeply pained" and "taking this seriously."

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[glasnya]

I cant believe this happened, the cop wasn't racist ! That situation would easily of been avoided if Mr.Gates had simply did not jump to a conclusion of racialism and got into the cops face. I am not white and i even know that back talking to a cop and acting crazy in front of one will get me arrested , no matter my background. For the record Obama made this situation much worse and shouldn't have gotten involve.His comment was uncalled for and inappropriate.

[vecooks]

Another case of police defending police. The commissioner's comments are typical of police investigating police and then exonerating themselves. It is not credible. Bacause of our racial conditioning it is not a leap to imagine this lowly police sgt becoming enraged at this uppity n----- who is challenging his authority. White people don't like to admit it but these attitudes still exist and they are pervasive in police departments across the country.

[flipgood89]

@knucklepunt ....pretty insidious given that this was an elderly man who was doing nothing wrong, and was simply entering his own home. Funny how conservatives who champion liberty and freedom for individuals had no problem with this abuse of authority. How would they have felt if this happened to their grandpa? Oh yeah, their grandpa aint black. thats the difference.

[flipgood89]

@shieldsff ...Obama called a "beer summit" because once again he bowed to the right wing hate machine. Conservatives know they have that "obama is an angry black man that hates all white people" card to pull anytime Obama shows a glimpse of his black side. Obama had it right when he called those cambridge assholes stupid and he should have stuck to his guns. The racists against him are going to call him a kenyan-born, whitey-hating muslim marxist anyway. Nothing will change that.

[shieldsff]

I agree with Dr. Dyson's statement that if Crowley been a black officer who made a similar error against a famous white Harvard Professor (say for example Henry Kissinger) he would have been placed on extended assignment as a traffic cop. I really don't see why Pres.Obama saw the need to have a so-called 'beer summit'. Can all citizens of police abuse and complaint expect the same? You shd see the YT series about police being a big "street gang"

[knucklepunt]

Well, not only is that a despicable and cowardly trick, it also sounds like a form of entrapment. Lure someone outside so you can accost them. Isn't that something predators do? Cops already got a gun, cuffs, badge, taser, spray, vest. He can't handle a little old prof. chewing him out a bit? Gotta' keep them uppity's in line, right? This guy doesn't need to be a cop if he can't handle criticism. Lure someone outside so you can arrest them for bruising your ego. Pathetic.

[gotgank]

Ill explain one of the oldest Cop tricks. A person can act pretty much however they want in their own home. But when in the public view, that changes. So, when Gates insisted on insulting the Cop, the Cop says, "Cool, Ill be on the porch if you want to talk to me". Gates follows him to the porch (public view), and is warned about his disorderly behavior. Gates ignores this, and continues his behavior, and is arrested for Disorderly Conduct. NOT for breaking in. Gotcha. Clearly out played.

[Marcel1157]

M. Gates was in his house and even if he would have said big words or bad words to the cop or told him to fuck of and get the hell out, he was in is house and there was no reason to arrest M. Gates.

The police officer is stupid and beleave that he is the law. But he was in the wrong all the way. HE ACTED STUPIDLY.

Just by saying to let the other cars comming dshows his intention of groing up the situation.

[boogeyman1009]

@hlssmat In reading all this BS, Why not check out the facts. When this got to court and boomer got involved, it was found that he (boomer) had a fist full of unpaid traffic tickets and the Cambridge Police got on his case and forced payment just like they do on us White Folks. You people that cry Racist and want to sue everyone , wise up andget smart if thats possible.

[1975Aspen]

It was Cowley's town (his mummy and daddy bought and paid for it) and Gates was his nigger. It's that simple at least in Cowley's head with backing of his white superiors.