buckthesystem Posted September 18, 2008 Group: Royal Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 1,706 Topics Per Day: 0.26 Content Count: 3,386 Content Per Day: 0.51 Reputation: 3 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/12/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/10/1955 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I just know most of you will immediately think this is good, and justified, but I am wondering where is the "equal force" that we're always hearing about. http://www.local6.com/news/15721677/detail.html Officials: Deputy Shocks Girl, 11, With Taser At Elementary School Girl, Deputy Taken To Hospital ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- An Orange County sheriff's deputy on Thursday shocked an 11-year-old girl with a Taser gun at an elementary school after the girl punched her in the face, authorities said. The altercation happened during announcements at Moss Park Elementary School, located at 9301 N. Shore Golf Club Blvd. in Orlando, Orange County school officials said. According to the Orange County Sheriff's Office, the girl, identified as Thaliamar Jiminez by Local 6 News, pushed another student into oncoming traffic, and the student who was pushed reported the incident to a teacher. The teacher approached Jiminez, but the 11-year-old ignored the teacher and walked to her homeroom class, according to the sheriff's office. The homeroom teacher also tried to talk to Jiminez, who became agitated and began to shove her desk and chair, Orange County sheriff's deputies said. Jiminez was asked to go to the office but refused and yelled and spit at the teachers, deputies said. The school resource officer, Orange County sheriff's Deputy Donna Hudepohl was called to remove Jiminez, who pushed Hudepohl and punched her in the face, causing her nose to bleed, according to the sheriff's office. Hudepohl attempted to secure Jiminez, but she continued to fight, so Hudepohl shocked her with her Taser gun, the sheriff's office said. Hudepohl was transported to Florida Hospital East and treated for a bruised sinus cavity, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office. Jiminez was also taken to Florida Hospital East to have the Taser prongs removed, but she was not injured, deputies said. Jiminez was arrested and faces charges of battery on a law enforcement officer, disrupting a school function and resisting with violence. Jiminez was transported to the Juvenile Detention Center. Watch Local 6 News and stay with Local6.com for more on this story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick-Parker Posted September 18, 2008 Group: Royal Member Followers: 8 Topic Count: 200 Topics Per Day: 0.23 Content Count: 4,271 Content Per Day: 4.95 Reputation: 1,855 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/17/2021 Status: Offline Birthday: 06/03/1955 Share Posted September 18, 2008 OK, so the cop should have just punched the girl in the nose? What alternative would you like to offer? I see your postings of items which cause you to disrespect law enforcement, yet you offer no alternatives. Why is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~pearl Posted September 18, 2008 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 17 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 700 Content Per Day: 0.12 Reputation: 3 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/17/2007 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/11/1977 Share Posted September 18, 2008 It doesnt say how small the deputy is or how large the child is, but I'm thinking the deputy + other adults could have secured the child without the use of the taser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WrenchGuy Posted September 18, 2008 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 0 Topics Per Day: 0 Content Count: 51 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/05/2006 Status: Offline Share Posted September 18, 2008 (edited) I'm 6'3" @ 280lbs...I would have done the same thing to the kid because it was warranted. The kid should be expelled and criminally charged, period. The problem is that too many people seem to think there should not be consequences to their actions, especially kids, but I do not subscribe to that kind of tripe...never have, never will. Edited September 18, 2008 by WrenchGuy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs Posted September 18, 2008 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 45 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 2,081 Content Per Day: 0.30 Reputation: 53 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/13/2005 Status: Offline Share Posted September 18, 2008 I would be concerned about the effects of a taser on a small person, but in light of the situation it was deserved. Since police are not allowed to use the same force as those resisting what choice would she have? It is not that easy to restrain someone who is kicking hitting and punching, and if they were able to knock her to the floor and handcuff her people would be up in arms about that also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningGlory Posted September 18, 2008 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 1,022 Topics Per Day: 0.16 Content Count: 39,193 Content Per Day: 6.11 Reputation: 9,977 Days Won: 78 Joined: 10/01/2006 Status: Offline Share Posted September 18, 2008 This has happened before and I don't agree with using a taser on a minor unless they are armed. I believe if the parents of these repugnant children were locked up EVERY time their kid does this kind of thing.....there might be more discipline at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarletprayers Posted September 18, 2008 Group: Royal Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 135 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 7,537 Content Per Day: 1.08 Reputation: 157 Days Won: 2 Joined: 04/06/2005 Status: Offline Birthday: 09/29/1956 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I know this will suprise you bucks, (NOT) I think she got just what she deserved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axxman Posted September 19, 2008 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 24 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 3,292 Content Per Day: 0.52 Reputation: 11 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/21/2007 Status: Offline Share Posted September 19, 2008 Thank you BTS for posting ANOTHER thread about the safety of Tasers! Yes, a bunch of adults could have jumped this kid and possibly caused serious injury (as often happens in a physical fight) to the kid, or another adult. Or, you can just take the safe and easy route and use the Taser. As reported by the article the kid suffered NO injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shiloh357 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 To be honest Buck, I don't think the officer could have responded in ANY manner whatsoever that would meet with your satisfaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetycakes Posted September 19, 2008 Group: Royal Member Followers: 8 Topic Count: 162 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 7,832 Content Per Day: 1.13 Reputation: 2,098 Days Won: 0 Joined: 04/21/2005 Status: Offline Birthday: 03/23/1964 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I think the cop probably made the right call. Now, maybe the kid will think twice before doing such a thing again, whereas, if she had been allowed to simply get away with it, she would have probably gone boasting to her mates about it, and by the time she was 16 she may well have graduated to sticking knives in people. There has to be discipline, and consequences, for the safety and fairness of all concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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