By Police1 Staff
Facebook recently launched a new extension of their ‘like’ feature that allows readers to more accurately express their feelings about a story – something police officers aren’t shy about doing.
This week, a controversial shooting of a wounded animal, a Nevada lawmaker’s troubling comments about LE, and the brutal ‘gang hit’ beating of a deputy are just some of the stories that made cops’ blood boil. Take a look at our roundup below and share your thoughts in the comments.
5. Pa. cop cited for animal cruelty says he shot injured cat to ‘end suffering’
An officer’s citation for what he described as the humane killing of an injured cat could have serious career consequences, according to his attorney.
4. Videos, photos: 5 officers injured in Seattle May Day protests, 9 arrested
One officer suffered a cut after being struck by a rock in the head, one was hit by a Molotov cocktail and another was bitten.
3. Video: Olympic gold medal wrestler fights 7 cops during DUI arrest
A wrestler who won gold at the 1996 Olympics fought seven police officers when they tried to arrest him for drunk driving in a shocking incident captured on video.
2. Video: Nev. lawmaker says ‘OK to point gun at cop if they point one at you’
Nevada Assemblywoman Michele Fiore said: “Once you point your firearm at me, I’m sorry, then it becomes self-defense.”
1. DA: Beating of NC deputy was ‘gang hit’
The deputy suffered broken ribs, a broken nose and a back injury. He was out of work for weeks.