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Originally Posted by jayswin
Wait, aren't you a Calgary lawyer? These two posts seem pretty damning. Are you saying it isn't uncommon for police recordings to go "missing" or not work when they are accused of inappropriate behavior?
I mean I thanked 4X4's post that you quoted because I literally thought of corny TV dramas when someone mentioned video and recordings "going missing" could actually be a thing in Calgary.
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I'm going to go with somewhere between an actual lawyer annnnnnd Burger King employee. Probably closer to lawyer though. I mean the way he posts is usually amongst the most articulate and thoughtful posters on this website. He readily posts case law he is fully familiar with citing specific sections that properly align with his compelling opinions. Anyone who debates with him gets massacred so. Like underGrad. Speaking of...
Undergrad why on earth are you even debating the notion that you should consent to search? It literally makes no sense. Hey let's increase the risk of incriminating myself! Why though? Because I have nothing to hide! You know what? I have nothing to hide either but I still live in a house with non-see through walls and blinds on windows. Privacy is a right, thankfully.
As for the actual topic, to me it is clear this is excessive use of force. There's no way you can convince me that the situation couldn't have been resolved verbally. Wearing a badge means you should uphold the law, not that you are above the law. These men should be charged with assault, and if I were the gentleman that endured the bad end of a weird street brawl like that, I'd be meeting lawyers and seeking damages or exploring my options at law.