Adams got it backwards: Harless having a bad day might mean sending a citizen home in a body bag.“Here’s a guy who was in a life-and-death situation,” Adams said, adding that since the June 8 incident came to light, Harless has been diagnosed several times with PTSD.
“Most people that have a bad day on their job can go home, put their legs up and relax,” Adams said. “We can go home from our jobs in a body bag or with a serious physical injury from the hospital.”
The city law department asked the Massillon prosecutor’s office to determine whether Harless’ actions warranted criminal charges. John Simpson, chief prosecutor for the city of Massillon, said that he reviewed state law for menacing, aggravated menacing and assault, but there was insufficient evidence to support any charges.
“I’m not condoning anything the officer did, because (it’s) totally inappropriate,” he said.
Simpson said he examined the question of whether “a threat (is) being made when you say, ‘I should have’ or ‘I should do this,’ but (Harless does not) fulfill any of those.”
When considering the criminal charges, Simpson said, the prosecutor’s office determined Harless did not attempt to cause physical harm by touching or assaulting Bartlett.
That once a year we should hang someone in government as an example to his fellows."
-Lyn Nofziger
The only problem with this plan is that as long as hemp is illegal to manufacture in the US, there would never be enough stout rope for all the deserving necks...
If "Officer Harless" is a veteran, and diagnosed with PTSD, and has ever been committed for mental care, he may be a "prohibited person", I think, according to the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007:
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=h110-2640
Someone needs to look into this. Getting this "officer's" 2A rights stripped would be the next best thing to a full-monte Federal 1983 Civil Rights violation judgement against him...
The only problem with this plan is that as long as hemp is illegal to manufacture in the US, there would never be enough stout rope for all the deserving necks...
What's wrong with piano wire?
What did SCOTUS say about 'fighting words'? C'mon man!NO CRIMINAL CHARGES
The city law department asked the Massillon prosecutor’s office to determine whether Harless’ actions warranted criminal charges. John Simpson, chief prosecutor for the city of Massillon, said that he reviewed state law for menacing, aggravated menacing and assault, but there was insufficient evidence to support any charges.
“I’m not condoning anything the officer did, because (it’s) totally inappropriate,” he said.
Simpson said he examined the question of whether “a threat (is) being made when you say, ‘I should have’ or ‘I should do this,’ but (Harless does not) fulfill any of those.”
When considering the criminal charges, Simpson said, the prosecutor’s office determined Harless did not attempt to cause physical harm by touching or assaulting Bartlett.
http://www.cantonrep.com/news/x638339306/Daniel-Harless-fired-from-Canton-police-force
Here we go....“It affects people in different ways. Unfortunately, (Harless) had PTSD, and it wasn’t realized for eight years. Unfortunately, he was fired, and we will address that situation at a later time.” - Bill Adams, president of the Canton Police Patrolmen’s Association
Too messy. IT tends to sever the jugular when the floor drops out.
Stout 3/4" waxed hemp line, tied in a proper knot. A short drop and a sudden stop. Problem solved.
Oh, and they should put it on PPV to recoup the costs...
Now be fair. His partner Diels didn't JUST "watch".How about his partner that watched this happen, why is he still on the force? He didn't stop his partner from his verbal and physical rant...he just watched.