Cops Claim Compliant Handcuffed Man Was a Threat, So They Tortured Him With a Taser

The Tallahassee Police Department in rural Alabama is attempting damage control this week in response to a Facebook video of its officers tasering a guy who posed no danger. Perry Jackson, who may or may not have deserved to be held responsible for his acts, will certainly get a big payout when the Tallahassee police violated his rights.

According to Tallahassee police chief N.T. Buce, officers responded to allegations of "shots fired" in the neighbourhood on Sunday before seeing Jackson, who was supposedly sought for failing to appear.

"Upon arrival, Tallassee Police saw a large crowd gathering around what seemed to be a physical conflict. The victim was contacted, and she identified two people who may have fired shots in her direction. "While gathering information from both sides," said Chief Buce.

"Officers were aware that Jackson had an outstanding warrant issued by the Tallassee Police Department. The warrant was verified by dispatch, and cops sought to apprehend Jackson. Jackson tried to run from authorities, but after a short foot chase, he surrendered and was apprehended. Jackson was brought to a police vehicle, where officers tried to do a pat-down search for firearms, according to a statement released by Buce to WRBL.

The police then said that Jackson was "moving away," which was not at all visible in the video, but was used to justify the escalation of wholly unnecessary force.

"Jackson refused to comply with the officer's instructions to sit in the police vehicle," Buce stated. Jackson flung his mobile phone during this argument, injuring the arresting officer in the face.

It is puzzling how a guy in handcuffs, backed up against a police cruiser, could toss a smartphone at an officer's face. It is also uncertain if the incident truly occurred, given there is no proof of it on the video and neither cop seems to respond to being struck with a smartphone. Despite this, they tasered a guy who was handcuffed.

"This time, the officer fetched a taser from his backup unit and informed Jackson that he would be tased if he did not sit down and cooperate. The arresting officer used his taser after Jackson failed to comply with his directions. Jackson was sent to Tallassee Community Hospital for examination and treatment. Jackson was transferred to the Elmore County Jail and charged with Failure to Appear and Harassment after being cleared by medical officials. Jackson is presumed innocent until his guilt is shown in a court of law, according to Buce.

According to WRBL, Jackson's family is already discussing legal action against the cops with attorneys. None of the participating officers have been disciplined, and based by the chief's remarks, punishment or responsibility are quite improbable.

Below is a video of police officers dispensing street justice. The incapacity of the cops to control their anger in the face of a vocally confrontational subject will cost the whole community, with the exception of the officers themselves.

Link to the video: https://rumble.com/v196bkn-cops-claim-compliant-handcuffed-man-was-a-threat-so-they-tortured-him-with-.html