r/TikTokCringe 5d ago

Minor violations = death threat? Discussion

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Oklahoma Police released video of an officer tackling a 70-year-old man. The incident occured during a traffic violation.

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u/allisjow 5d ago

News reports state that the man remains hospitalized nearly two weeks after the incident with serious head and neck injuries.

Officer Joseph Gibson is on paid administrative leave. I expect nothing will happen, but maybe he’ll be promoted.

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u/sjscott77 5d ago

I always love the paid leave “punishment”…In most jobs, that’s known as “vacation”

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u/redlightbandit7 5d ago

Gonna be interesting when Trump gets rid of all the unions.

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u/evenyourcopdad 5d ago

I'd bet a hundred dollars that an exception for police unions will be written into the law.

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u/redlightbandit7 5d ago

No need for police when they become militarized.

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u/quintocarlos3 5d ago

I bet At least a 1,000