US police officer suspended for boasting "shooting people gets money"

Vu Hoang August 12, 2018 21:42

A US police officer who bragged that he would receive "a ton of money" if he shot someone has been suspended pending investigation.

Các cảnh sát tại thành phố Hartford. Ảnh: Facebook.
Police officers in Hartford city. Photo: Facebook.

"If anyone wants to fight or run away, I'll be happy. I'm not going to lie. I'll get paid a ton of overtime if I shoot someone,"RTquoted police Sergeant Stephen Barone speaking to a group of young men suspected of trespassing in a video posted on August 10.

The incident occurred on the evening of August 9 in Hartford, Connecticut. The three-minute video has resulted in Barone being suspended from work.

"Such statements are completely unacceptable under any circumstances or for any purpose. They demonstrate a disregard for our basic principles and the standards we hold ourselves to," Hartford Assistant Police Chief Rafael Medina said in a statement. "Not only is this language frightening, it also portrays a law enforcement officer who takes the use of force lightly."

Barone is a former soldier. Two years ago, he was suspended for four days for kicking a suspect while he was handcuffed. Despite his troubles, Barone was later promoted to sergeant. Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin called Barone's actions in the video "disappointing" and "deeply damaging."

According to vnexpress.net
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