Officer’s judgment failed in Kohanowich incident
Amen to Chris Mathieson’s Counterpoint (April 18).
I have thought that the Alexander Kohanowich incident was a bit excessive ever since I read the article in the paper. I am glad to see that an ex-police chief and policeman felt the same way.
While I understand the necessity for Rambo-type action in some cases, where was the threat to this officer? He charged the man with assault on a public official. Does this mean if my neighbor walks over into my yard and has a talk with me and puts his hand on my shoulder I can charge him with assault on my person? Hogwash! This officer did not use good judgment or common sense, and I am glad that someone else from law enforcement saw it.
How come you never hear of this kind of stuff from our sheriff’s department? Are BJ’s men better trained or are they more sensible? This officer should spend three weekends in a senior home for orientation. Maybe it will help him with his humanity. Would he have wanted his 70-year-old dad treated that way?
Ronnie Loftis
Jamestown
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"This officer should spend three weekends in a senior home for orientation."
Do you think the residents could survive three weekends with this storm trooper?
Posted on April 28, 2008 8:29 AM