I actually did just that. I phoned the headquarters downtown and spoke to a PR officer. I explained what happened, and basically told them "look, this isnt about contesting whatever shes charged with, its specifically about the behavior and demeanor of 3 officers who essentially cornered my wife, half their size, and reemed her out for a very minor offense, and took it to the level that she felt like a total criminal. Your guys used alot of unnecessary sternness and intimidation. I know youve got a job to do, but keep your people in line. That was completely out of line and uncalled for. Because of their actions shes now having anxiety attacks whenever she sees a police officer".
That last part was the truth, we were at a red light in traffic today, and a cruiser stopped beside us. She saw the cop driving and turned to me closing her eyes and was trying to breathe slow. She started trembling and shaking, and started to hyperventillate. Luckily we were near where we needed to go and got into some fresh air. I think this event may be with her for a while.
To my suprise, the person i was speaking to sounded quite sincere and concerned, asked me who the officer who wrote the ticket was, and which train station this was at and what time of day. I explained everything to her and she said she would be forwarding this matter to their internal affairs.
Im not trying to be a sh*t disturber. I totally respect the law, i want to be its friend, but when people are scared of the police, instead of feeling comforted by them being around, i think theres a problem there.
I dont want to get this guy fired or anything, i just simply want him to be told his actions werent acceptable and cant happen again. The lady i spoke to said shed be getting back to be no later than 10 am tomorrow morning.
Should be interesting.
