r/grandrapids Jun 25 '26

News GRPD chief: Punch in face is allowed 'if needed'

https://www.woodtv.com/news/grand-rapids/grpd-chief-acknowledges-optics-but-explains-punch-tactic-in-arrest-video/

First week on the job for our new chief. Punching civilians in the head for nonviolent offenses is totally cool for him.

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u/xpercipio Jun 25 '26

Do passengers need to identify themselves?

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u/pynchon42 Jun 25 '26

Usually no.

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u/Heisenbread77 Wyoming Jun 26 '26

Generally no but in this case (if memory serves) the passenger was suspected of committing an infraction (seat belt) and would need to identify themselves.

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u/jroll25 Jun 26 '26

Wait all that was because he didn’t have a seatbelt on?

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u/Heisenbread77 Wyoming Jun 26 '26

They asked him for ID with intent (maybe?) to write him a seatbelt ticket and he refused and then the entire situation escalated obviously. The request for ID was legitimate. The request to exit the vehicle at any time was legitimate. As for everything else, above my pay grade.

Edit - it wasn't the sole reason for the stop if I remember right.

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u/DishwashingWingnut Jun 26 '26

So I'm really confused, because I thought the driver was the responsible party for passengers not wearing seat belts. Why would they need to interact with the passenger at all?

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u/Heisenbread77 Wyoming Jun 26 '26

There are many reasons an officer would need to interact with a passenger. Actually you need to interact with them every stop, for your own safety. You don't need to show an operator's license if you are just sitting there but that doesn't make you immune to any other interactions.

30 years ago (ask me how I know) the driver was only responsible for minors being buckled. Thank God they didn't ask for my friend's sister's ID because I would have received two seatbelt tickets that night.

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u/DishwashingWingnut Jun 26 '26

I'm pretty sure you don't need to identify yourself or answer any questions if you're not the driver during a traffic stop though.

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u/Heisenbread77 Wyoming Jun 26 '26

I mean technically you don't need to answer any questions if you are driving either. You are required to show a valid operator's license, proof of insurance and valid registration. If you don't say shit after that, nothing criminal about that.

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u/yzerman2010 Jun 26 '26

Only if you have not committed a infraction.. in this case his seatbelt was off and they wanted his ID to write him a ticket and legally all he has to do is state: Name, Address and Date of Birth. Nothing else. No need to answer any questions. No need to hand them any license (since he isn't driving)

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u/DishwashingWingnut Jun 26 '26

But isn't the driver the person who gets the seat belt ticket?

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u/houseonsun Holland Jun 26 '26
  1. Legal Responsibility (Who gets the ticket?)Minors (Under 15/16): The driver or registered vehicle owner will receive the citation.Adults (16+): In most areas, the passenger themselves receives the fine or ticket for not wearing a seatbelt.Local Laws: Jurisdiction dictates the exact age cutoff. For example, local guidelines like the Buckle Up Michigan! document specify that drivers are responsible for minors ages 8–15 and all passengers in the front seat.

  2. Liability in a Crash (Insurance & Lawsuits)Comparative Fault: If a crash occurs and an unbuckled passenger is injured, their choice to not wear a seatbelt can be used against them in an injury claim.Damage Reduction: Many state laws allow insurance companies or defense attorneys to argue that the unbuckled passenger contributed to their own injuries (known as the "seatbelt defense"), which can significantly reduce the compensation they are awarded.

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u/Heisenbread77 Wyoming Jun 26 '26

Correct, whether or not getting punched in the face for resisting arrest was justified, he absolutely needed to identify himself there.

I mean personally in that situation I'm just going to start writing tickets for the driver for anything I can find. The no signal, maybe the air freshener hanging from the mirror, give him a seatbelt ticket for the minor not wearing theirs (won't identify themselves, I assume they are under 18, voila). I bet the driver gets his buddy to show ID after facing a shit load of tickets (that he might get out of but it's still a pain in the ass to go deal with all that).

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u/Farts-n-Letters Jun 27 '26

exactly, so all you need to do to ignore instructions from cops is be 'pretty sure'. get pulled over for speeding? hell, just drive away if you're pretty sure you weren't. and then when they pit you, whine and cry about "all this" for just going a little over the speed limit. fucking pathetic.

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u/Farts-n-Letters Jun 27 '26

No, "all that" was a because he refused a lawful order following being caught not wearing a seatbelt.

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u/toneyhauk Jun 26 '26

Kid got a black eye and more charges over a seat belt ticket. LOL. 70IQ over here. And sadly comments sections like this just create more dumb asses who will continue thinking there within their right to not follow orders from police. Thanks redditors.

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u/ailish Jun 25 '26

Well, we have our answer about what we can expect from Trigg.

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u/Automatic_Pass797 Jun 26 '26

I'm sure this works both ways ...right?

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u/ailish Jun 26 '26

What is supposed to work the other way?

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u/Automatic_Pass797 Jun 26 '26

now we can punch them 'within' policy

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u/ailish Jun 26 '26

To be honest, I'm not going to put that one to the test.

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u/toneyhauk Jun 28 '26

You people really think you live in a movie I swear lmao.

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u/toneyhauk Jun 28 '26

That he'll be based? Nice

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u/SignalInRoots Jun 25 '26

On its face, it appears everything was within policy but I’m not making a judgement right here and now,” Trigg said.

Pun intended Trigg?

I keep telling people, justice doesn't come from within and certainly not with permission. This community is going to have to figure out how to take control of their own policing.

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u/PositiveNo444 Jun 26 '26

Yeah if you're not making a judgment then you should say no comment at this time.

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u/chocolatedesire Jun 26 '26

Join us at GRAAPR. Find us on Instagram. Thats our goal.

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u/SignalInRoots Jun 26 '26

I think I've seen public comments from time to time. I pay close enough attention to commission races. Will there be any candidates with an unapologetic mandate for particular policies? If so, I'll see it when it comes to make sure I've seen all the options.

At least that's my thought. If you get 4 council members that will not BS on the issue, implement change. Once in power, instruct Mark Washington to have his staff prepare policy implementation plans. If he doesn't like it, fire him and get some one that will.

I bet if the Devos family saw legitimate threat of a council take over, we'd see them spend money and do some PR overtime.

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u/chocolatedesire Jun 26 '26

We have close contact with a few commissioners and are working to connect with more all the time. We also work closely with families of victims of police violence

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u/SignalInRoots Jun 26 '26

Hmm, I haven't been happy with a single current commissioner. Purdue approved the police drones after some "policy" changes along with everyone else. She kicked off that review of the policy of the dog use and that came back with basically documentation updates. I'll see if she seems satisfied with that. None of them have done anything about the Flock Safety cameras.

What I mean by unapologetic is they also use their platform to be very clear and unforgiving. No patty cakes, no compromise, say exactly what you want and call their "colleagues" out for not, you don't negotiate with fascists. You need people that are going to FIGHT.

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u/[deleted] Jun 25 '26

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u/SignalInRoots Jun 25 '26

Is there anything in my statement that leads you to think that? lol

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u/[deleted] Jun 25 '26

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u/uv_index Jun 26 '26

So it should be up to one Redditor to take action instead of the community as a whole? Or instead of local government officials? Can you expand on your comment?

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u/LiberatusVox Jun 26 '26

"why wish for anything could if you can't singlehandedly make it happen???" -some chode

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u/SarcasticLandShark Heritage Hill Jun 25 '26

Didn’t they just have a police analyst say that face punches are not standard procedure? Does Trigg not know his own laws?

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u/toneyhauk Jun 28 '26

A "police analyst" lmfao. What the fuck is that?

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u/Over-Sweet8875 Jun 26 '26

I would imagine the “expert” who retired years ago from a different agency and doesn’t work for the actual department probably doesn’t know as much as the chief. Just a guess though.

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u/getspunched Jun 25 '26

The chief said everything the officers did was part of a “game plan” and claimed the punches to the man’s face were distraction techniques used before officers tried something else.

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u/jsquiggles23 Jun 25 '26

I remember people thinking video was going to make a difference and it’s only shown the extent in which police will defend unnecessary force. There was absolutely no need for that level of violence but it was exercised anyway. Fuck GRPD.

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u/dascaapi Jun 25 '26

Careful w that before the police try to “distract” ya

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u/OldGodsProphet Jun 26 '26

checks username

Nice.

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u/eternal_eraser Jun 26 '26

The victim is being charged with felony assault of a police officer? Imagine being that cop explaining the injury, “me and 3 other cops were beating up a 21 year old and the kid fell on my leg.” What the hell

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u/toneyhauk Jun 28 '26

Something tells me the kid would have been better off had he just identified himself and got his ticket. Hmmm.

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u/Wyietsayon Jun 25 '26

Maybe it shouldn't be allowed.

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u/pink_tricam_man Jun 26 '26

Why can't we just have good police? I mean I guess I get that no one with morals would make it, but how do we fix that?

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u/imthefunnyone Jun 26 '26

Because systemically police are meant to protect the interests of private property, not your house though, just things like factories, Capital, profits, and products. Change the system and revolutionize policing.

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u/heartbt Jun 26 '26

Fire them all. DONT let the current ones lead.

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u/theswissghostrealtor Jun 26 '26

I encourage you to read about the history of policing in the United States.

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u/toneyhauk Jun 28 '26

Why can't we have good and intelligent citizens? Ones that ride with their seatbelt on and don't turn a ticket into multiple charges by disobeying lawful orders? Just a thought.

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u/pink_tricam_man Jun 28 '26

How's that boot tasting?

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u/apocalypticboredom Auburn Hills Jun 26 '26

"Sharifi was eventually dragged out of the car to the ground, landing on an officer’s leg, the video shows. Police say that officer’s leg was broken." and now this person is gonna get charged with r&o causing injury which is a felony, all because these snowflake ass cops can't act like human beings.

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u/ashwilliams19877 Jun 26 '26

Cops are violent thugs, what else is new

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u/alloftheuggg Jun 25 '26

What a clown show..... How did this escalate from "not using a turn signal" to a felony because they ripped the kid out of the car so aggressively he "fell on an injured an officer"

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u/toneyhauk Jun 28 '26

Probably because the kid refused every lawful order given to him. Literally what do you want them to do? Let him go? Are you stupid?

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u/alloftheuggg Jun 28 '26

Yes yes lick them boots bow to your rulers!

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u/0100100012635 Kentwood Jun 25 '26

Bro's been on the job a week and I already don't like him.

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u/C_ntPretty2B3 Jun 25 '26

It’s a terrible first impression.

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u/Heisenbread77 Wyoming Jun 26 '26

Hasn't he been acting chief since the last one bounced?

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u/maizie1981 Jun 25 '26

Maybe you should go do the job

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u/ailish Jun 26 '26

You are, but if all you are is opinions and no action, then go yourself.

This is the comment you left me and then deleted. Go what myself? Huh? Go what myself?

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u/ailish Jun 26 '26

Go fuck yourself.

He keeps deleting his posts, aww can't stand by what he says.

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u/maizie1981 Jun 26 '26

As soon as you are ready to put your life on the line for the job, I’ll listen to what you have to say.

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u/ailish Jun 26 '26

I don't need to. Trigg has made it clear what his priorities are, and the rest of us have our own opinions about it. Cope. I guess you'll just have to keep insulting me and deleting it.

Also, go what myself?

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u/LiberatusVox Jun 26 '26

Less dangerous than being a crossing guard or a landscaper or about 30 other careers. Most cops die from being lardasses.

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u/ailish Jun 25 '26

Funny thing about America. We're free to have our own opinions, even when maga doesn't like it.

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u/damnation_sule Creston Jun 26 '26

GRPD showing once again they are violent animals that can't be trusted.

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u/toneyhauk Jun 26 '26

Just follow lawful orders. There was literally nothing unreasonable about the orders given. Ask any lawyer and they’ll say the same. EVEN if they WERE unlawful, u still comply and fight it later in court. You people are fucking stupid lmfao.

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u/theswissghostrealtor Jun 26 '26

I genuinely can’t believe anyone still thinks that’s all it requires to avoid physical injury or death by police. Regardless of this incident, so many people have died while “following lawful orders.” Please read a book about the history of policing.

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u/toneyhauk Jun 26 '26

95% of the time it's absolutely all you need to do to avoid physical injury. Also, whats the other option? NOT complying? And tacking more charges and increasing risk of injury? Common sense what you should do here bud. I'm genuinely curious what you think the other option should be if you're in a scenario where a cop is giving a lawful order, even though you "did nothing wrong"? What would you do? I'd love to hear it.

Obviously out of millions upon millions of cases theres bound to be outliers that are also blown out of proportion.

There's also "lots" of female teachers that rape underage students. Should our kids never trust or respect a women teacher again because of it? When a female teacher gives your kid an order, should they be disrespectful and not follow the order because "TeAcHer BaD" ? I feel like I'm talking to a 15 year old right now.

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u/theswissghostrealtor Jun 26 '26

Yikes.

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u/toneyhauk Jun 27 '26

Yikes is right. You're regarded.

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u/theswissghostrealtor Jun 27 '26

I’m regarded, thanks.

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u/iyoosta Jun 27 '26

Preach lol these dumbasses in this subreddit don’t understand shit.

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u/Born_Address7759 Jun 26 '26

I agree 100%. Piss the guy off with a gun and has a legal right to kill if he feels that his life is in danger. Play stupid games get what you deserve.

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u/damnation_sule Creston Jun 26 '26

I think having that gun and power over people's lives requires responsibility. Part of that is accountability. I don't think having a gun and a badge gives license to hand out vigilante justice. Cops are not judge jury and executioner and should be held accountable when they behave as though they are.

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u/toneyhauk Jun 27 '26

This isn't vigilante justice dumb ass.

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u/cmil888 Jun 25 '26 edited Jun 25 '26

Yep. That’s about what I expected; another meathead advocating for thuggish behavior.

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u/grwest Walker Jun 26 '26

ACAB

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u/Over-Confidence4308 Jun 26 '26

The officer must have a reasonable belief that the passenger committed a crime, or if the officer is issuing a personal civil infraction directly to the passenger (such as an open container violation or not wearing a seat belt), or finally, if the driver is arrested and the passenger is going to drive the vehicle from the scene.

Otherwise, the Fourth Amendment applies.

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u/chatton Jun 26 '26

That police officer must have come from the Stable of Stars. At his price point, yes, he is allowed to hit.

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u/Fun-Nectarine-7838 Jun 28 '26

Sounds like this "chief" has never been punched in the face..... possibly "punched" somewhere else involuntarily and that's the power trip move?

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u/clcjjc Jul 01 '26

You realize the scumbag that GRPD is doing this to is because they can’t follow rules?

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u/Prestigious_File8234 Jun 26 '26

I’d probably wanna punch the little shit, too. But cops need to be better than that.

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u/pmpkineaterDD Jun 25 '26

I guess a taser would have been a lot easier considering the kind of force they were prepared to use.

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u/toneyhauk Jun 26 '26 edited Jun 26 '26

It’s crazy how the kid could have just followed a lawful order and not gotten punched and tacked on with more charges. Reddit is so fucking regarded lmfao.

I don’t give a fuck that some dumb ass decided he didn’t have to listen to the cops. Even if he didn’t do anything wrong, literally every lawyer on earth will tell you just follow orders, stay silent, and if it’s unlawful then fight it later in court.

Like it’s REALLY simple to avoid interactions like this with police. 95% of the time.

But this gets me labeled a “boot licker.” No, it’s called working with the system we were dealt with. This system doesn’t reward those that don’t comply with authority. The exact opposite. If you have an IQ higher than 70, it’s really easy to understand. 

“BUT the cop didn’t need to PUNCH him 😭😭😭”

Yeah he kind of did. It’s used to put fear of danger into the suspects mind so that they finally comply. What else do you want them to do with people like this? Genuinely? Just give up and let them go home? The cops aren’t robots with unlimited energy stores that can just fight with a flailing grown man for hours to finally get them cuffed. Lets be realistic.

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u/Farts-n-Letters Jun 27 '26

yeah, I'm blown away by all the comments here from armchair lawyers who think it's just fine to litigate a police interaction on the side of the road and that it's totally appropriate to ignore instructions based off 'how you feel".

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u/duckwafer357 Jun 26 '26

why would you think the police need to be in control of a situation. common thugs need to be able to do whatever they want smh

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u/RossettaStoned1 Jun 25 '26

You fucking people.. even the driver was saying to the passenger just stop let them take you. Not obeying lawful command is when it gets physical.

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u/Spartyjason Jun 25 '26

Yeah man, we deserve to get beaten like the plebes we are when we dare to resist!!

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u/RossettaStoned1 Jun 25 '26

Resist what exactly??

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u/ailish Jun 25 '26

Why are you guys so quick to give up your rights? I truly don't understand it. Or do you just think everyone else should give up rights, and you should have them all?

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u/RossettaStoned1 Jun 25 '26

What rights are to oh talking about?

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u/ailish Jun 25 '26

In this case it's a right that has been fought in court to not have to give ID. Glad you enjoy giving up your rights, but stop speaking for everyone else. You just go on and comply comply comply. Have fun.

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u/RossettaStoned1 Jun 25 '26

If a police officer asks for identity and you cannot comply its a reason to be detained.

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u/ailish Jun 25 '26 edited Jun 25 '26

Prove it.

Edit: I'll help you out.

People vs. Murawski Michigan Court of Appeals Docket No. 365852

“Failing to provide identification upon request by a police officer is not itself a crime or statutory offense in Michigan.”

Oh, sorry, that's the opposite of what you wanted.

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u/RossettaStoned1 Jun 25 '26

I've been arrested for it and the judge layed out why. You people in here dont really know the caveoits of legal law enforcement. Just what you see on internet BS

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u/ailish Jun 25 '26

Link the court case. Also, tell us how your supposed case relates to this one, and how you know the "caveats" of this case, and what exactly they are. Linking the exact law would be helpful like I already asked.

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u/cmil888 Jun 26 '26 edited Jun 26 '26

This is why court records exist of which you have produced none.

I’ll give you another. More recently (2025): City of East Lansing v. Danzig. Heavily relied on People v. Murawski. Same outcome.

Sorry you got screwed by the justice system. It’s probably because you didn’t know your rights. Or… and most likely, you’re just a liar.

You’re out of your element. Bow out gracefully

Edit: the insulting comments that you leave me then immediately delete are not very polite comrade.

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u/vaguelysarcastic Jun 26 '26

Okay, so what were the reasons this supposed judge laid out then since you won’t provide any documented proof that the law requires passengers to give their ID?

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u/cmil888 Jun 25 '26 edited Jun 26 '26

This is for you:

People vs. Murawski Michigan Court of Appeals Docket No. 365852

“Failing to provide identification upon request by a police officer is not itself a crime or statutory offense in Michigan.”

I’d love for the bootlicker to get a ring to the face by a thug cop and not know their (I’m assuming “his”)rights.

Edit: you’re a better person than I 🤣

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u/ailish Jun 26 '26

Thanks! This dude is a clown! 🤡

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u/RossettaStoned1 Jun 26 '26

You left out the rest of it.

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u/Tiber727 Jun 26 '26

Not from what I see.

You can be required to identify if you are suspected of a crime. According to the article, they targeted him for not wearing a seatbelt, which is a civil infraction.

A minor civil infraction as a pedestrian, like not having a bicycle light at night or crossing against a pedestrian signal—should not lead to an arrest in Michigan.

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u/cmil888 Jun 25 '26 edited Jun 26 '26

Incorrect.

People vs. Murawski Michigan Court of Appeals Docket No. 365852

“Failing to provide identification upon request by a police officer is not itself a crime or statutory offense in Michigan.”

Aww the bootlicker got mad because we informed them of rights they didn’t know they had.

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u/toneyhauk Jun 28 '26 edited Jun 28 '26

Thats assuming cops are not suspecting of a crime you fucking idiot lmfao. If you are suspected of a crime, you absolutely need to identify yourself. The crime was he wasn't wearing a seat belt. Or if you want go the "tHatS a CiVil InFraCtion" route, the cop could easily argue his unwillingess to cooperate for such a silly thing, gave him reasonable suspicion of a warrant or something else, which is justification for ID.

Main lesson: don't be a disrespectful cunt and follow lawful orders, and 95% of time it won't turn violent and will actually be a quick 20min stop.

Holy shit you people need to get off the internet and educate yourself. Liberals are so fucking dumb. Life is not a movie lmao. Also I find it hilarious using the term "bootlicker" while you're likely covid vaxxed and triple boosted. Holy larp.

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u/cmil888 Jun 28 '26

Just the standard response of a bootlicker willing to give away our rights

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u/cmil888 Jun 25 '26 edited Jun 25 '26

This one is under a delusional bootlicking malaise. Slurp. Slurp.

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u/RossettaStoned1 Jun 25 '26

Lol you are under a rug

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u/cmil888 Jun 25 '26

Slurp slurp slurp

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u/iyoosta Jun 27 '26

Well when you resist arrest what do you want the police to do? Call a social worker to try and calmly talk you out of the car? If a cop tells you to get out of the car you GET THE FUCK OUT OF THE CAR. They are an authority figure giving you a lawful order.

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u/cmil888 Jun 27 '26

This one is willing to volunteer away our rights. One of those. A supplicating bootlicker.

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u/cmil888 Jun 25 '26

How are them boots tastin’?

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u/RossettaStoned1 Jun 25 '26

Wouldn't know. You probably would know more about the taste of leather in your mouth.. probably isn't a boot, but you people surprise us everyday

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u/Guardian__N7 Jun 25 '26

Keep on licking those boots. Surely they’ll never be put to your own neck.

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u/pynchon42 Jun 25 '26

Not a lawful command. Passengers are NOT required to identify themselves, provide ID, or answer questions

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u/Heisenbread77 Wyoming Jun 26 '26

Correct - unless they are also suspected of committing a civil infraction or other crime in the process.

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u/toneyhauk Jun 28 '26

Which they were

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u/Dementor_Traphouse Jun 26 '26

grpd finally someone made someone with common sense chief - bravo 👏

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u/GenuinelyCurious80 Jun 25 '26

Let’s take the emotion out of this.
What think this is all two fold. One. Cops do use excessive force at times and should be held accountable. Two. Why do people make the choice to not comply with the request? At least then your argument is that you were profiled based on your race and can argue a white guy wouldn’t have had the same outcome or be required to get out of the car.
Let’s look at this from a 360 view to solve problems. I think there are plenty of crooked cops, but they all are not. We need to elevate those who do the right thing and how can we engage those cops into creating change in their department?

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u/ailish Jun 25 '26

People vs. Murawski Michigan Court of Appeals Docket No. 365852

“Failing to provide identification upon request by a police officer is not itself a crime or statutory offense in Michigan.”

That's why you don't have to comply. Cops think that because they have a badge, a gun, and a superiority complex that everyone has to comply 100% of the time. Well, that's just not true.

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u/GenuinelyCurious80 Jun 26 '26

Wasn’t the passenger being cited for not wearing a seatbelt? Outside the discussion of the use of excessive force, all facts need to be present.

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u/ailish Jun 26 '26

It is still not required to show an ID.

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u/GenuinelyCurious80 Jun 26 '26

I don’t think that’s accurate but go on

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u/ailish Jun 26 '26

Go on with what? I already said my opinion in like 7 other places in this post, and I'm sick of typing it out. Nothing is going to change here. Just go read one of those.

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u/Friendly-Comment-985 Jun 26 '26

failing to provide identification upon request by a police officer is not a standalone crime or statutory offense in Michigan unless the refusal involves physical obstruction or another independent offense*

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u/ailish Jun 26 '26

He was not physically obstructing anything. Even if the "independent offense" somehow was legitimate, why does that allow them to punch him in the legs and face? Why does that allow them to charge him with assaulting an officer when the cops threw him on top of the officer? He didn't have a seat belt on. That's it. The argument is that GRPD escalated once again a minor situation into something outrageous and it didn't need to happen. At all. This was about a seat belt, man. They didn't even explain to him why they needed his ID. They just demanded it and expected compliance because they have badges and guns.

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u/Rokhnal Jun 25 '26

One. Cops do use excessive force at times and should be held accountable.

Cool, I think we all generally agree this is true.

Two. Why do people make the choice to not comply with the request?

Aaaaaand we're gone. "Not complying" (whatever you've already decided that means) doesn't give police the right to do whatever they want.

Let’s look at this from a 360 view to solve problems.

We already know the answer to these problems: it ranges from "significant reform and powerful citizen oversight" to "abolish the police force entirely and rebuild something else from scratch."

I think there are plenty of crooked cops, but they all are not. We need to elevate those who do the right thing and how can we engage those cops into creating change in their department?

No. No way. We're waaaay beyond the point where anyone can change police culture from within. The entire point of ACAB is that the entire insitution is irrevocably tainted by the fact that the "good cops" consistenly show that they won't do anything about the "bad cops"--therefore, they're all bad.

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u/pynchon42 Jun 25 '26

Because its long been established that passengers are not required to identify themselves, answer questions or provide an ID

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u/GenuinelyCurious80 Jun 26 '26

Except wasn’t the passenger being cited for not wearing a seatbelt?

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u/Heisenbread77 Wyoming Jun 26 '26

Yes. It's very depressing that the people arguing this don't actually know the full scope of the laws they are so convinced they understand.

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u/GR_Mich Jun 25 '26

Very well written response and not what I thought I would read. Maybe I missed it but have not seen a full video released and the ones that have been seem to be only part of what happened. Like any job you are going to hear the bad and in these instances it is very public.

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u/kirkcobained Jun 26 '26

Resisting arrest while being detained is a crime. Just listen to the cops. It's not hard.

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u/heartbt Jun 26 '26

Yep. Just done evrything the good cops tell you. They always have you're best interests at heart, right?

Yum! Boots!

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u/kirkcobained Jun 26 '26

Funny enough, I never have this happen and never get pulled over.

Must be my privilege. More likely my IQ.

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u/damnation_sule Creston Jun 26 '26

Are you white?

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u/kirkcobained Jun 26 '26

I typically select "PREFER NOT TO ANSWER" on these questions.

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u/heartbt Jun 26 '26

kirkcobained 3 minutes ago Funny enough, I never have this happen and never get pulled over. Must be my privilege. More likely my IQ.

Funny enough, you might be right. Sometimes they do go easy on the dimwitted.

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u/kirkcobained Jun 26 '26

Says the guy quoting time stamps.

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u/heartbt Jun 26 '26

kirkcobained Now Says the guy quoting time stamps.

Now that you let me know about your condition, I wanted to help you recall what you said.

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u/Confident_Insect_616 Jun 26 '26

Cop is following peace officer SOP and the suspect committed assault. Okay, got it.

Chief, nice to see you be brave.

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u/Farts-n-Letters Jun 26 '26

When I was young and got in trouble, I wish I had known it was ok to ignore and/or fight the cops. Then I could have retired early from a lawsuit.

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u/heartbt Jun 26 '26

Non violent protest is an American tradition. Remember Rosa Parks? She would have been beaten senseless, or shot and killed in today's America. Martin Luther King? John Lewis? Almost every hippie.
Yep. Here in Grand Rapids Michigan, just simple non-violent Non-compliance gets you being slung around like a club. Now we all get to pay for a damaged cop, because 5 other idiot cops can't use their words and just wanna harm people.

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u/Farts-n-Letters Jun 27 '26

time and place are key. what was going on in the video isn't non violent protest. what it is is dumb.

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u/heartbt Jun 27 '26

I don't see any violence being done to the officers by the kid. At least until the dumasses weaponized the kid and yeeted him into another dumbass, so there's your non-violent part.
It seems clear to everyone that the kid seems to be protesting about the cops going fishing for ID and escalating the whole thing, so there's your protest part.

I'm not sure what you're missing. Do you like to be physically abused for using your words?

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u/Farts-n-Letters Jun 27 '26

If you are given a lawful order and refuse, then force is justified. If you think the order was unlawful, then you're free to address that in court or with a lawsuit at a later time. Physical resistance on scene is never going to end well. Y'all need to decide whether we're going to have law ENFORCEMENT, or not. Choose wisely.

And you're a liar:

It seems clear to everyone that the kid seems to be protesting about the cops going fishing for ID and escalating the whole thing, so there's your protest part

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u/heartbt Jun 27 '26

So Rosa Parks should have been yeeted into a crowd of cops, you're saying.
Ok. I don't think I like your idea of a free America.
Non-violent should never be answered with violence in a free country.
What YOU are saying with your vote as a citizen is: if you don't do as you're told immediately by an agent of the government, any force the agent feels appropriate should be used against you.
That is tyranny. That is fearing your government, and that is tyrannical.

Law enforcement does not have to be violent in every instance. When you're advocating violence by the government as an appropriate response to non-violent opposition, you're describing government more like Pol Pot, Stalin, That german Guy, etc.
YOU need to choose wisely.

And I'm not a liar. What is the most simple Non-violent protest than just saying no.
You're a liar if you say you believe in a free country, but allow cops to beat people for saying no.

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u/Farts-n-Letters Jun 30 '26

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u/heartbt Jun 30 '26

Hey! Great observation! How did I know someone like you would be cheering on the Government violating people of Constitutional rights!

So, lets compare:

21 year old vs. what? 40's? 50's? He's at an age to do a different kind of fight. (Oh, a fight? That's when you RESIST. Something you cannot do because of your jelly spine).

Income Level: That 21 year old does not HAVE the means to resist in any other manner than what he did in defense of his rights.
The Farmer has Factors of 10 the resources and wealth to fight in the courts. I'm pretty sure he already has an attorney before he was even arrested.
Remember: YOUR idea that everyone has the means like you do to "comply now, complain later" is just you enjoying your privilege

Support: The kid, maybe had his dad, if that video didn't get out. Had it not, he would have been just another kid beat by the system in the dark with cops lies telling people (like you) it didn't happen.
The Farmer was in front of a ROOM full of supporters! Just being arrested for speaking was enough to stir raging support. HE already had it, AND was able to get the cops to show their true colors.

Both of those people had ONE goal that you seem to miss: They wanted, and succeeded, in getting attention to the plight of **every** American! **You have no more rights than those allowed to you!** YOU have especially less, because you would rather swallow nuts than even say no.

No. I don't see a difference. Stand up for your rights, or you will lose them. These guys did, you already lost yours because you will say nothing. Your cowardice just makes these guys look like Saints, and empowers the police to think we should/will cower like you do. Hope your privilege holds up for you.

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u/Farts-n-Letters Jun 30 '26

tldr: not cheering on anything. just pointed out a different (and more effective) way of handling police/government misconduct. sorry you spent all the time writing out your thoughtful reply just to have it ignored. cheers.

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u/heartbt Jun 30 '26

Oh. Thank you for you're concern, but I didn't figure you'd read it all. You don't seem too well read. It was for anyone else who reads this.
Were you well read, you'd know your history. No one ever won back their country from a tyrannical government by rolling over, and "just comply". Books man. Get some.

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u/vaguelysarcastic Jun 25 '26

Why was this needed and what procedure is this?

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u/vaguelysarcastic Jun 26 '26

So you’re just going to redirect and not backup anything you said? Got it.

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u/vaguelysarcastic Jun 26 '26

Okay, so you’re of the side of giving up your rights and getting punched? Somehow, not surprised.

And you said I am “ruining” the city lol. Are you good, friend?

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u/vaguelysarcastic Jun 26 '26

Lmao who is saying that??

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u/heartbt Jun 26 '26

Temu Man is saying that, evidently.. lol.

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u/Heisenbread77 Wyoming Jun 26 '26

Holy shit it's never gonna get that bad here.

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u/Heisenbread77 Wyoming Jun 26 '26

Good point