Judge rules Kentucky county liable for handcuffed children | WKRC

 

 

Thoughts?

 

What do you do with out of control juveniles, kicking at people? Time out?, No recess? I'm looking for legitimate suggestions because apparently if you weigh a certain amount you can't be handcuffed.

I think the Judge is not being realistic. As long as the child isn't injured I see no problem with a restraint like hand cuffs...but they aren't in any way what you'd want to do.

Here is a scenario: A officer has to transport a child that is already showing bad behavior. Every time he starts to pull away the child takes off his seat belt, officer parks and puts the seat belt back on the child. Pulls out and off come the seat belt again...how do anyone like to fix this issue?

I transported MANY juveniles to and from juvenile detention and they were ALL, ALWAYS cuffed, and shackled.

Those parents hate seeing the weekend and 330 on weekdays.

 

The parents are idiots, do they think the cop is actually trying to hurt the little kids in front of school officials who are also trying to calm the kids down.

 

It's a shame parents are like that.

I see no problem if it keeps the officer and the child safe. Might also send a message to other would be offenders. I would be interested in what a teacher who works with difficult children thinks.

This becomes the point where law enforcement has to tell the schools you have to solve the issue on your own and do not call us.

 

To be more concise, this is a State/National Law Enforcement issue that needs to be brought front and center so that Officers know what powers they have and what powers they don't have and in my opinion an Officer should NEVER be put in any type of situation where he/she is not permitted to restrain someone.

This becomes the point where law enforcement has to tell the schools you have to solve the issue on your own and do not call us.

 

To be more concise, this is a State/National Law Enforcement issue that needs to be brought front and center so that Officers know what powers they have and what powers they don't have and in my opinion an Officer should NEVER be put in any type of situation where he/she is not permitted to restrain someone.

 

Agreed on the responsibility needing to fall on schools shoulders in those circumstances. It's a problem area that needs to be addressed. Another one that comes to mind is some hospitals in NKY trying to state that LEO's must disarm themselves before coming into the hospitals, while on duty. This includes when they have someone in custody.

Another one that comes to mind is some hospitals in NKY trying to state that LEO's must disarm themselves before coming into the hospitals, while on duty. This includes when they have someone in custody.

 

That one falls on your Chief of Police.

 

If I was Chief it would be very simple, my Officers don't disarm and if that is a problem for anyone show me the Law that says we have to.

That one falls on your Chief of Police.

 

If I was Chief it would be very simple, my Officers don't disarm and if that is a problem for anyone show me the Law that says we have to.

 

That's the approach I've seen most taking.

That's the approach I've seen most taking.

 

Glad to hear it.

 

You always have to go straight at Hospitals, they are a breeding ground for psychological bullies.

This is a 2nd grader. 6-7 yrears old. Just not buying the need to handcuff.

This is a 2nd grader. 6-7 yrears old. Just not buying the need to handcuff.

 

I am not taking a position right now but no matter how you look at this there has to be a rule for the ultimate authority figure and when the Police are on the scene they are in charge no matter what anyone else thinks.

 

If handcuffs are not allowed, then police officers should not be allowed.

I am not taking a position right now but no matter how you look at this there has to be a rule for the ultimate authority figure and when the Police are on the scene they are in charge no matter what anyone else thinks.

 

If handcuffs are not allowed, then police officers should not be allowed.

 

I agree unless it is an SRO. Then things are different. Especially, if the district is paying all or part of the salary

Just let the disruptive kids do whatever they want.