Non-violent takedown: I witnessed what was probably the gentlest take down possible, considering the huge response. Six police cars, lights, but no sirens, convened at the intersection...

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Feb 25, 2023 09:50:29 #

daldds Loc: NYC

I witnessed what was probably the gentlest take down possible, considering the huge response.
Six police cars, lights, but no sirens, convened at the intersection where I was waiting for a light. I watched several officers jump out of their cars and chase a running man whom they quickly caught. The officer facing me and my telephoto lens was the one who put the subject on the ground; protocol, probably. It was not only a non-violent takedown, it was truly gentle. He was cuffed and turned over.
The many recent horrific stories don't say anything about what I just saw.
Something to be proud of, NYPD.

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Feb 25, 2023 09:52:17 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

If the perp had been wearing shoes, he probably would have been able to run faster. 😁

Nice shots.

Feb 25, 2023 10:23:29 #

sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri

Police officers are folks like you and me. They have mothers and fathers and perhaps families of their own. They like to have an easy day just like us also yet they must always have a sense of awareness that situations can go from zero to 100% "Oh Shit" in a heartbeat. Unfortunately, they far too often see the horrors of society. There are things that a first responder simply cannot unsee.

Feb 25, 2023 10:29:59 #

Bushpilot Loc: Minnesota

A great catch!

Feb 25, 2023 10:45:59 #

William Royer Loc: Kansas

Absolutely true, and important to bear in mind.

Feb 25, 2023 10:50:18 #

PhotogHobbyist Loc: Bradford, PA

Making an assuption, but the "perp" appear to be in need of money to get some protective attire. I could almost feel some sympathy or empathy for him if more pertinent facts were known. He certainly appears to be down on his luck. Then to get arrested to top it off.

Feb 25, 2023 10:56:37 #

chikid68 Loc: Tennesse USA

Looks like he was busted for the dangerous crime of homelessness it's actually fairly common for the homeless people to do something minor to be arrested during the cold weather this way they are out of the elements and they have food until they serve the sentence.

Feb 25, 2023 11:47:43 #

luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC

Very nice!!

As in all areas of life there are good and bad people. With the amount of "bad" that law enforcement deals with it can't be easy to not have a hard attitude towards everyone. It's nice to see that this officer still has compassion.

Dodie

Feb 25, 2023 12:21:24 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

An excellent observation, David.

Feb 25, 2023 12:23:01 #

yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey

Feb 25, 2023 12:38:24 #

pbearperry Loc: Massachusetts

Outside of running, he probably did not resist violently. That's when things go south fast.

Feb 26, 2023 00:17:01 #

bikinkawboy Loc: north central Missouri

Even if you think it is unwarranted, when a cop stops you, you do as he says and more than likely the encounter will not escalate. You run, you struggle and fight the cops to where it takes 3 or more to subdue you and chances are it’s not going to end well. For you.

Like the time the cops stopped my former drug addict son for a nonfunctional license plate light. Yes that was a bogus excuse for stopping him. However, he was pulling out of the projects at 3 AM and yes they did find marijuana in his car and yes he was guilty of possession.

He’s my son and I love him but I’m not blind. Fortunately he’s been clean for 2-1/2 years, went back to school and has a job. Having a 146 IQ doesn’t keep you from doing stupid stuff.

Feb 26, 2023 05:20:15 #