Video - Officer Porzio Assaulting suspect while handcuffed

[WNYresident]

Officer Porzio Buffalo Police Dept. Assaulting suspect while handcuffed.



So what happens in a case like this? Can the man in cuffs press charges for assault?

So did the other officers backup the mans claim who was handcuff that he was hit in the face?

[nogods]

Section 1983 claim for use of excessive force. The problem is that a lot of the victims of city of buffalo police abuse end up accepting small settlements instead of taking it to a jury because to them, a few thousand dollars is big money.

More importantly, that coward should be run off the force immediately, and the two cowards that watched should also be forced to resign as well.

[WNYresident]

What was the point of driving with the door open on the police car? Watch the car pull up...



That cop sets and bad example for kids that might have been watching what was going on. The man in the cuffs is a far worse role model but that isn't the point.

That might be the only police officer in the whole force with an over active backhand but that is not what the kids see. They see a Buffalo police officer back handing someone they know in cuffs. White man hitting a cuffed black man. Wasn't like the guy was wiggling around resisting arrest... he was just standing there cuffed. Their parents and/or friends will say "See how the cops beat us up?"... etc etc...

What do you think kids walk away with in their heads when they witness this stuff?

[WNYresident]

What are the rules in general when other officers witness another officer hitting someone that wasn't resisting arrest?

[Dan Roman]

What was the guy arrested for?

[WNYresident]

Another question...

The man in cuffs had no clue how many more back hands were on the way after the first one. Could he have defended himself to prevent bodily harm in self defense? One well placed knee in the officers groin area might keep the cuffed man from losing his teeth or broken jaw.

[BorderBob]

Looks like a bit of street justice. The video is edited so we are missing information. Not trying to justify it but I'll bet there aren't too many here who would object to "getting his attention" and warning him not to do that again. If we knew what was said or done off camera.



b.b.

[therising]

I don't see it as a big deal. He elbowed him once in the face - who cares? Had he kept hitting him while handcuffed, that would be a different story.

Having said that, being that it's on video, the top brass probably has no other option but to give him some sort of suspension.

Some things are bad only if you get caught.

[WNYresident]

Looks like a bit of street justice. The video is edited so we are missing information. Not trying to justify it but I'll bet there aren't too many here who would object to "getting his attention" and warning him not to do that again. If we knew what was said or done off camera.



b.b.

So you are justifying a police officer hitting a cuffed person who is showing no violent action towards him? I do not like drug dealers any more than you do but look at situation. I'm going to assume there were others including children who might have witnessed this happening. All they will walk away with is "See how the white cop hit that black man".... Do you understand what I mean?

[leftWNYbecauseofBS]

I don't see it as a big deal. He elbowed him once in the face - who cares? Had he kept hitting him while handcuffed, that would be a different story.

Having said that, being that it's on video, the top brass probably has no other option but to give him some sort of suspension.

Some things are bad only if you get caught.

Do not agree.

We all know that 99% of the time the people in cuffs are a-holes. We also know that they can still be dangerous while in cuffs. That said, and regardless of what happened during the time the video was off, there are better ways to get a little payback in.

The video clearly shows a member of the BPD that is not too bright. That to me is more concerning than the actual bitch slap.

[therising]

So you are justifying a police officer hitting a cuffed person who is showing no violent action towards him? I do not like drug dealers any more than you do but look at situation. I'm going to assume there were others including children who might have witnessed this happening. All they will walk away with is "See how the white cop hit that black man".... Do you understand what I mean?

a) All he did was give him a quick forearm across the face. No, I don't have a problem with that.
b) I don't know you're assuming the guy is a drug dealer - has that been disclosed?
c) I also don't know you're assuming that children were watching????
d) Yes, you are right that black people may see this and get pissed. HOWEVER, considering that there was snow on the ground when this was shot, and that it's now 85 out - I don't think any witnesses were all that pissed. Cause if they were, this video would have been released immediately. Maybe the people watching it know that the guy in cuffs is a scumbag, and maybe they were happy to see it happen.

[therising]

Do not agree.

We all know that 99% of the time the people in cuffs are a-holes. We also know that they can still be dangerous while in cuffs. That said, and regardless of what happened during the time the video was off, there are better ways to get a little payback in.

Are you saying you have a problem with the slap itself, or with the fact that he was stupid enough to do it outdoors?

[leftWNYbecauseofBS]

Are you saying you have a problem with the slap itself, or with the fact that he was stupid enough to do it outdoors?

The latter. Have no real problem with the former.

He should have made sure the guy got into the car correctly. Walking up to the guy in the middle of the street just shows you how bright some of the BPD are.

[BorderBob]

So you are justifying a police officer hitting a cuffed person who is showing no violent action towards him? I do not like drug dealers any more than you do but look at situation. I'm going to assume there were others including children who might have witnessed this happening. All they will walk away with is "See how the white cop hit that black man".... Do you understand what I mean?

I understand what you mean and I am not justifying the "bitch slap." I already said that. I also said that there were those here would not have a problem with it and I have been proven correct there too. The cop played "you bet your badge," and as (the)Rising said, there was snow on the ground when this happened and it is now summer. Hard to know what action has or will be taken against the officer.

And reinterating, we are missing a piece of video representing the time from when the male officer arrived and when he walked over and slapped the offender. It probably matters

Where did you get the video from? I have not seen this incident reported anywhere (or I just missed it)



b.b.

[therising]

The latter. Have no real problem with the former.

He should have made sure the guy got into the car correctly. Walking up to the guy in the middle of the street just shows you how bright some of the BPD are.

Then we actually agree.