Is this police harrassment? I was asked to stand with my legs spread and my hands on the roof of a police car?

John H

No, this is not harassment and 15 minutes is nothing.

Since you didn't say what this trivial charge was, I can only speculate. If you were in a vehicle, I don't understand why they had you out before backup arrived. If you were on foot, and if the department policy required a female to pat you down, what else were they to do with you?

And 15 minutes isn't anything. In rural counties, backup could be 30 to 45 minutes away.

Patrick G

Nope. Stop breaking the law and then you won't have to deal with the police at all.

Sorry I have no empathy for you. Cry to someone else.

Carlos

No. In fact they went out of their way to respect your privacy as a female. They always handcuff extremely tight so you won't try to move your wrist to avoid pain. Trivial charge or not they acted within the law.

BigEasy

No its not. The reason you had to wait for a female cop is so you don't turn around and sue for getting touched by a male. Then you had to stand still because if you moved and got run over, you would sue. As for the cuffs, they are never, nor never will be comfortable and if you break the law, pay the consequences and quit moaning about it. People are shooting themselves in the foot with all these complaints and all these law suits. In days gone by, you would get smacked on the hand and let go. Now, if officers don't do it by the book people sue. So letting you walk home cause you've had to much drink, searching you and cutting you loose, and all the other breaks police used to give are drying up. So when people quit acting like a victim instead of the criminals they are then maybe, just maybe people can get a break.

Big Red Ten

No, you don't. While 15 minutes is a little excessive, it may be standard practice to have female officers pat down female suspects.

What was the trivial charge? If you were jaywalking, then maybe you have an argument.

MonaLisa Overdrive AM VT wannabe

What do you mean by "trivial?" Did you cooperate?

It sounds like alot of work for the police over something "trivial."

Jeff R

consult with a lawyer.

Mr. Goodhi

No,

but to have you stand there for 15 minutes is unreasonable.

rhymingron

I can't answer your question without knowing what that trivial charge was all about.

ashleymscooby

1. Over 15 mins does seem like a long time to wait for a female officer.
2.There's a reason why you had to wait for a female officer.
3. Handcuffs aren't mad to be be loose, but sometimes they can get a little tighter than usual.
4.No, you do not have a case against the police.

My suggestion would be stop doing illegal activity. By doing this you wouldn' be in this situation.

charlsyeh

well you slipped up and got caught not telling the truth. ;eg chains are not used at the time of arrest.you need to go back and try a little harder to make up a better story.
----------retired texas deputy sheriff----------

Mark S

NO NOT AT ALL..you were treated like all people who are in your situation. I am sure you dont want a man to search you.

lillardlane@yahoo.com

I totally agree with the other answerer's. 15 min. is nothing if you live in a city with traffic and the female police lady might have been way over in another part of the city. I had to call 911 for my Daddy who was going into a Diabetic coma and I had to wait with my elderly Mom who was hysterical, and my elderly ill Daddy and waited about 15 min for the police and the ambulance. My Mom was screaming and going hysterical and they sent a police car with the ambulance. Grow up! What you went through sounds like a piece of cake compared to my experience! The ambulance and police deal with traffic.

TxTopCop

Definition of Harassment:
haÂ·rass /hÉ™ËˆrÃ¦s, ËˆhÃ¦rÉ™s/[huh-ras, har-uhs]
â€“verb (used with object)
1. to disturb persistently; torment, as with troubles or cares; bother continually; pester; persecute.
2. to trouble by repeated attacks, incursions, etc., as in war or hostilities; harry; raid.

Sounds like somebody got caught and is embarassed. You were a 'fool' to make this 'trival' mistake resulting in your arrest. It was YOUR fault, not the officers involved.

Accept responsibility for your own actions and quit blaming others.

Nope. you broke the law, what do you want, a heros parade? You really need to get your priorities straight.

jethom33545

No. Behave yourself. You have no one to blame but yourself.

no_ya_nazis

No... If you did the crime no matter how trivial you deserve to be treated as a criminal because you are. Police must be careful as hidden weapons and hidden drugs are always a danger. I protect them before you when it comes down to it. You are a criminal.

Cliff F

What do you consider a trivial charge?

The fact that you mentioned chains being placed on your legs tells me that you should have not been released from prison in the first place!

1st Amendment Nut

It is harrassment, but unless they beat you on camera, unfortunatly you do not have a case. Even then, look at how those turn out.

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