It’s a physical assault. He’s well within his rights and the law. Would I do it? Probably not. But I’m not him. And neither are you.
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Exactly...Mercedes-Benz Super Dome officer=Rentacop...
He should’ve just walked out and let them enjoy their National Championship...
But he was a LIEUTENANT!!!! He had to show his SUPERIORITY!!!!
Sorry, there are no excuses for making physical contact with an officer doing his duty.
He was doing what he was asked by the team’s agent. I’m sure it had to do with fire regulations.
When we do something we know is out of bounds and get called on it, it’s not time to belittle someone else who shouldn’t have had to remind us. If we didn’t know it up front, then we say, thank you officer. Sorry about that, and stop the behavior.
There are too many ways to celebrate that don’t break the rules to get upset when we get called on breaking them.
Take ownership, and do the adult thing.
Exactly. I’ve been a cop for a long time and I’ve learned the most important tool we have is discretion. If there was REALLY a problem with smoking in the locker room, go up to a coach and say “hey can you get the guys to put out the stogies?” This cop is a tool of the highest order and should be behind a desk, not out a high profile events.