Confusion turns into violent traffic stop for deaf man

[PowerON]

I can't believe that it happen actual A YEAR ago!

FORT WORTH - A deaf man ended up with a broken nose after he found himself in a struggle with a Fort Worth police officer.

While the incident happened over one year ago, the video that captured it was just released.

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Here is video which I place below there, they're release to see what's happen. I can see that dude sign said "I'm going to sue you!" before the police slam the deaf's face on his car. It was kind funny to me. Sorry

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[Jiro]

wow... that was just messed up but what I wanted to know is...... what prompted officer to get aggressive on him?

 

[diehardbiker]

Really the cop thought he was trying to fetch the gun from glove comparement. That is why he over-reacted. This is not acceptable, He could have backed up and called back up instead.

wow... that was just messed up but what I wanted to know is...... what prompted officer to get aggressive on him?

 

[diehardbiker]

Ahem, 50K bux, that is all? Damn! I would sue no matter what, this will be their wake up call, don't ever mess with Deafies!

 

[Jiro]

Really the cop thought he was trying to fetch the gun from glove comparement. That is why he over-reacted. This is not acceptable, He could have backed up and called back up instead.

goddamn.... IMO - that driver should have known better (deaf or not) because this happened to hearies as well. Maybe the cop overreacted. Maybe the cop's just simply doing what he's trained to do.

Beside - if the driver did have gun, backing up and calling for back-up is useless because the cop would be harmed/dead already long before the back-up arrives. Cop is trained to take initiation quickly to neutralize the situation. Just like 2 dead Oakland cops who pulled him over.

I gotta look more into this at home. The computer I'm using at work is ridiculously outdated.

 

[DeafBorg]

Wow i do get nervous around cops due to that. I think all deaf ppl should have special licence plate no matter what. That way it can prepair the cop that this person is deaf.

Also my dad is a retired cop for Pittsburgh Pa.

 

[Jiro]

Wow i do get nervous around cops due to that. I think all deaf ppl should have special licence plate no matter what. That way it can prepair the cop that this person is deaf.

Also my dad is a retired cop for Pittsburgh Pa.

we do have "Deaf Sticker" on our driver license but I think I agree with you in having special license plate like a handicap symbol.

oh btw - prop up for your dad. Pittsburgh is a rather rough city for cop.

 

[Brian]

Police officers gotta what they have to do. They don't know what is going to happen, they gotta do what they have to do.

Perhaps, the deaf man could have waited until the police officer could see that he was not doing anything.

 

[Jiro]

Police officers gotta what they have to do. They don't know what is going to happen, they gotta do what they have to do.

Perhaps, the deaf man could have waited until the police officer could see that he was not doing anything.

or.... that driver moved too suddenly for cop to reach into glove compartment to get the proper documents and paper+pen out.

yes it SUCKS big time especially for deaf driver but... he should have known better. just saying.

 

[Cheri]

Really the cop thought he was trying to fetch the gun from glove comparement. That is why he over-reacted. This is not acceptable, He could have backed up and called back up instead.

Where did you get the idea that he was trying to reach a gun from a glove compartment? It only states that the police officer thought that the guy was reaching for a gun, he didn't say where, from his coat pockets or glove compartment, or his back pant pocket.

Still no excuse for the Officer's aggressive behavior, he should have been sure first before grabbing and slamming someone around. That was unacceptable.

 

[Jiro]

Where did you get the idea that he was trying to reach a gun from a glove compartment? It only states that the police officer thought that the guy was reaching for a gun, he didn't say where, from his coat pockets or glove compartment, or his back pant pocket.

I think "where" does not matter. Point is - the cop THOUGHT the driver's reaching for a gun, thus took an immediate action to prevent him from doing so.

Still no excuse for the Officer's aggressive behavior, he should be sure first before grabbing someone and slamming someone around. That was unacceptable.

by the time the cop's sure of driver having a gun, he's already dead. Beside - it's no excuse for driver's stupidity/unawareness in this kind of situation either (deaf or not).

Simple -
1. do not make a sudden movement.
2. keep your hands visible and on the wheel AT ALL TIME.
3. Tell/Notify the officer FIRST if you want to reach for whatever you gotta reach for.

 

[PowerON]

Ahem, 50K bux, that is all? Damn! I would sue no matter what, this will be their wake up call, don't ever mess with Deafies!

Well, Fort Worth need more money to improve city. Because it's still crap cowtown.

 

[Jiro]

Well, Fort Worth need more money to improve city. Because it's still crap cowtown.

lol!!! I don't know what Fort Worth is like. based on what you're saying, sounds like it's Forth Worthless

 

[Cheri]

Simple -
1. do not make a sudden movement.
2. keep your hands visible and on the wheel AT ALL TIME.
3. Tell/Notify the officer FIRST if you want to reach for whatever you gotta reach for.

How would you know what went on when you weren't in that car? What if the officer asked him some questions?

Normally a police officer may ask the driver "Do you know why I pulled you over?" or ask for his/her driver's license, proof of insurance card and the registration of the car and the deaf driver may did not understand the officer and reached for his identification to show the officer that he is deaf.

 

[Jiro]

How would you know what went on when you weren't in that car? What if the officer asked him some questions?

how did you know enough that cop's behavior was inexcusable? Did you remember the videos I posted for Liebling where cops got shot by drivers? Do you think that cop was planning on getting shot based on 50-50? Better sorry than dead, right?

Normally a police officer may ask the driver "Do you know why I pulled you over?" or ask for his/her driver's license, proof of insurance card and the registration of the car and the deaf driver may did not understand the officer and reached for his identification to show the officer that he is deaf.

yes exactly. That's why I need to look more into this at home. Like I said before - maybe the cop overreacted. Maybe not. My judgment based on brief video clip is INCONCLUSIVE - because it could be 2 things. Maybe the driver did something that scared the cop. or maybe the cop was just one pissy power-tripping asshole that the driver was not complying with his orders (obviously cuz he's deaf!!!!!).

I don't know because the video clip didn't show anything before the cop grabbed him out of car.

 

[PowerON]

lol!!! I don't know what Fort Worth is like. based on what you're saying, sounds like it's Forth Worthless

Only few interest place in Fort Worth, they have one of excellent art modern museum, zoo and cowboy historic landmark to see. OH yeah, lot of guns.

 

[Jiro]

Only few interest place in Fort Worth, they have one of excellent art modern museum, zoo and cowboy historic landmark to see. OH yeah, lot of guns.

lot of guns, you say? I guess I should go buy a hunting rifle and then go to cowboy historic landmark to borrow a horse to do some hunting at zoo and then put up my trophy prize at art modern museum.

 

[Texan Guy]

lol!!! I don't know what Fort Worth is like. based on what you're saying, sounds like it's Forth Worthless

To me, it's a beautiful city.

 

[Cheri]

how did you know enough that cop's behavior was inexcusable?

If his behavior was excusable, he wouldn't got suspended for two days without pay and the city wouldn't have pay him 50,000 to drop the lawsuit if it wasn't that bad.

 

[Jiro]

If his behavior was excusable, he wouldn't got suspended for two days without pay and the city wouldn't have pay him 50,000 to drop the lawsuit if it wasn't that bad.

more info

It began with a routine traffic stop due to excessive speeding over one year ago. The Deaf driver, Christopher Ferrell, attempted to retrieve his wallet to show the identification card regarding his deafness. The officer, J.A. Miller misinterpreted the actions for a person reaching for his gun and reacted aggressively. He grabbed the driver, swinging him around and smashed his face into the rear windshield, breaking his nose. The driver was then forced back to his seat.

The officer was disciplined with two days suspension without pay. He is currently appealing his decision.

Without admitting any liability, the city paid the deaf driver 50,000 dollars to avoid a lawsuit.

sorry to burst your bubble but when the driver accepts a mere $50,000 from the city, it's because he knew he would lose this case if it goes to trial. I guess he just decided to keep $50,000 as an easy cash to finally buy CI?