Outrageous Police Action or Not?

**Crazed Rabbit** · 12-04-2006, 08:19

Ariz. cop had black men rap away ticket
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061202/...lice_tv_show_9

The segment appeared on "Tempe StreetBeat," a program produced by police in the Phoenix suburb that followed several officers on patrol. It shows Sgt. Chuck Schoville pulling over two men in August in a mall parking lot.

He first asks for a name and ID from the driver and then asks the two men if they know how much the fine is for littering.

The officer then tells the men that they can avoid getting a littering ticket "if the two of you just do a little rap about — what do you want to do a rap about? Littering? About the dangers of littering."

The two men agree, and each performs a short rap, laughing afterward. One says, "The dangers of littering, you will get a ticket. If you ain't wit' it, you better be experienced."

The second man raps, "Yo, I just got pulled over 'cause I threw my trash out the window when they rolled over. They got behind me and pulled me over."

Later, Schoville talks football with the men, one of whom agrees with his prediction that the Oakland Raiders will make it to the Super Bowl this year.

Schoville then says, "You know why you say I'm right? Because I got a gun and badge. I'm always right. That's the way it works, right?" The three laugh and the two men get in their car.

Well- is this cop a filthy pig or just an ordinary guy? Does this deserve the response its getting?

I'm inclined to think not.

Crazed Rabbit

**BigTex** · 12-04-2006, 08:34

Originally Posted by Crazed Rabbit

Ariz. cop had black men rap away ticket
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061202/...lice_tv_show_9

Well- is this cop a filthy pig or just an ordinary guy? Does this deserve the response its getting?

I'm inclined to think not.

Crazed Rabbit

I seem to be missing whats wrong here. The cop decided to avoid handing out a ticket if they agreed to perform something that would take up their time and be a little embarrassing. Perfectly acceptable, if they didn't want to sing a little song they could have just enjoyed the ticket, which can be quite hefty for littering in some cities. Betting that they will think twice before doing that and that it did far more good then just tossing them a ticket.

As for the NAACP getting involved, give me a break. For starter's you can't claim to promote black culture and then deny that it's part of that culture in the same breath, doesnt work. Also what in the world warrants getting involved in this, it's a littering ticket. Not to mention the cop seemed to get along fine with the men afterwards, talking football and all. There are other matter's they could be actually making a difference in. Like banning the "N" word from radio stations.

**IRONxMortlock** · 12-04-2006, 08:59

Does this deserve the response its getting?

Most definitely not. It's absolutely ridiculous!

**Dave1984** · 12-04-2006, 10:31

Wasn't there a judge somewhere in the US who'd let people off if they sang in the street as a punishment, or something along those lines?

What is important is that it all seemed good humoured, and the guys were pulled up on what they did. Professionally speaking the officer did a good job.

Police work doesn't have to be all about banging people's heads off car bonnets or hoods or whatever you call them.

**Dâriûsh** · 12-04-2006, 10:50

I wonder what “show” he would have made other ethnicities do.

**Sasaki Kojiro** · 12-04-2006, 11:18

I see where people are coming from on this, like that scene in Crash "hey let me feel up your wife a bit or I'll make a lot of trouble for you", but this isn't objectionable in the slightest. He knows he's on camera and doesn't want to look like a dick busting people for littering so he jokes around a bit and lets them off, if you watch the video they're having fun.