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02 September 2017

Police Misconduct – Our Republic; A Nation of Laws

By Sam Frescoe
http://samfrescoeproject.blogspot.com/
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On 2 Sep 2017, the public became aware of the actions of a Salt Lake City Detective.

In my view, the actions of the Detective are completely unacceptable at all levels (his singular actions are not excusable); however, the actions of the Nurse are completely commendable at all levels (she singular actions must be heralded for all to hear, see, and learn).

So What?

This is why…
-       The Constitution matters – It’s our supreme law that protects your rights by restricting the government and its actors.
-       The Fourth Amendment matters – When the 4A states “persons” it means our bodies in their entirety.
-       Criminal Law matters – The Detective battered the nurse.
-       Civil Law matters – The Detective battered the nurse.
-       Civil Rights matter – Failure to execute due process of law.

Bottom Line

America is a REPUBLIC for this very reason; rights by law matter.
America is NOT a democracy; privileges by brute strength are not rights.

Going Forward – A Solution

The just role of government is to nullify the aggressor and restore the rights of the defender.

SOLUTION-1: Restore the just rights of the nurse. Drop all charges. Pay all losses to wages, legal fees, and court costs. Ensure her privileges are fully reinstated at her place of employment.
SOLUTION-2: (Local Actions) Actor-1 must be punished in proportion to his willful violations: 1) remove his law enforcement credentials indefinitely; 2) terminate his employment indefinitely (includes all pays, allowances, benefits, retirements, pensions, policies, and privileges).
SOLUTION-3: (Local Actions) Actor-2 and Actor-3 are to be reprimanded for failure to act. This should result in a reduction in pay for one year and ineligibility for promotion for two years.
SOLUTION-4: (State Actions) Actor-1 must be charged, arrested, and tried for battery under criminal law. If convicted, then the maximum punishment must be attached and executed.
SOLUTION-5: (State Actions) Actor-1 must stand trial for battery under civil/tort law. If found negligent, then the maximum monetary judgment must be attached (up to the full value of his home and estate to include all insurance policies).
SOLUTION-6: (Federal Actions) Actor-1 must stand trial for violation of civil rights of the nurse.
SOLUTION-7: (Federal, State, Local Action) Present a medal, of appropriate honor, onto the nurse with full citation noted courage, bravery, and steadfastness.

LAW-1: "In order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers...restrictive clauses" are added (Bill of Rights, Preamble)...“The right of the people to be secure in their persons…against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.” (US Constitution, 4A)
LAW-2: In criminal law, a physical act that results in harmful or offensive contact with another's person without that person's consent. (General Definition, https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/battery)
LAW-3: In tort law, the intentional causation of harmful or offensive contact with another's person without that person's consent. (General Definition, https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/battery)

FACT-1: Actor-1, a police detective, knowingly violated Law-1, Law-2, and Law-3 without cause. Actor-1, having been shown the law and local agreement of authorities failed to discharge his duties in accordance with the agreement, the law, and the Constitution; thus, willfully elected to violate his oath of office and sacred public trust. Evidence as shown by body-cam video and witnesses present.
FACT-2: Actor-2 and Actor-3 (standing in close proximity to the event), both uniformed officers, having witnessed violation of Law-1, Law-2, and Law-3 may have neglected their duty to uphold the law and keep the peace; thus, may be in violation of their oath of office and sacred public trust.
FACT-3: The nurse executed her duties to the fullest extent possible and while under duress.

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