San Bernadino Cops Use Excessive Force in Hesperia, California

When are they going to stop?

Every day, as we go to and from our jobs, the post office, the grocery store, the mall, to school, or where ever life is taking us and we see the police engaged in perhaps the most important job you could have in a a civilized society. In fact, many of them have the essence of that job embossed upon their vehicles... serve and protect... serve and protect... That's exactly what the police are supposed to be doing in San Bernadino County, California. Shall we take a look at their Code of Ethics...

San Bernadino Sheriff's Department Code of Ethics

As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the constitutional rights of all men to liberty, equality, and justice. I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all; maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn, or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed in both my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land and the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity, will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty. I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, animosities, or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities. I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accepted it as a public trust to be held as long as I am true to the ethics of the police service. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession…law enforcement.

Lets Look at their mission!

San Bernadino Sheriff’s Department Mission

Provide collaborative law enforcement solutions that meet the needs of our communities and partners by delivering quality professional services to America’s largest county.

Maybe I'm missing something... What about the Oath for Officer's in the State Of California... How does it go?

The California Law Enforcement Oath: "I, officer name, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties upon which I am about to enter."

Ok, now I understand. In order to adhere to San Bernadino's Sheriff's Code of Ethics, their Department's Mission, and their law enforment officer's oath, it is necessary for several law enforcement personnel to straddle an assailant, punch them, knee them, beat them, continuously while hand cuffing them. Somehow this is not excessive force. I wonder, why don't they explicitly just put that in the Ethics Statement or their Mission Statement. Hell, put it in the oath so everyone is not shocked when we see it on TV. We need everyone to understand that when you see a police officer using excessive force that somehow it's not excessive... they're carrying out their oath of office. That's why they did it in November 2023 And... That's why they did it in March 2024.

... Or how about in 2018... I'm sure we could find more. They've been serving and protecting for over 100 years. Kick them. Beat them. Stomp Them. Knee them. Punch them. Especially once their in hand cuffs. Great job guys. Good work.

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