The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) said the use of force video circulating the internet was reported and documented per EPS protocol..The officers in the video were actually aware they were being filmed. But local harm reduction group said the force used by EPS on Whyte Avenue on Sunday was "appalling.". Edmonton cop flips man who tried to knee himEdmonton cop flips man who tried to knee him .On March 26, around 2 p.m., two EPS officers responded to the area of 83 Ave. and 104 St. for a request to assist Edmonton Fire Rescue and EMS with an erratic person they were assessing.."It was reported that the subject of the call was acting aggressively towards first responders and other people on scene," Cheryl Voordenhout from EPS Media Relations told the Western Standard.."When police arrived, they were initially able to gain compliance and arrest the subject using verbal direction accompanied by the display of a CEW (commonly known as a taser), but were later required to use additional force after the subject kicked one of the arresting officers.".Police say the subject sustained a cut on the chin and was treated on scene and transported to the hospital by EMS..In the video the man being arrested tries to break the officers knee, and he quickly slams him to the pavement.."The use of force was reported and documented per EPS protocol. Police were aware they were being filmed, and requested witness statements and video from bystanders and other first responders on scene," Voordenhout said.."The incident and video in question are being reviewed to determine if any next steps are required. There is no change to the duty status of the officers involved.".This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) said the use of force video circulating the internet was reported and documented per EPS protocol..The officers in the video were actually aware they were being filmed. But local harm reduction group said the force used by EPS on Whyte Avenue on Sunday was "appalling.". Edmonton cop flips man who tried to knee himEdmonton cop flips man who tried to knee him .On March 26, around 2 p.m., two EPS officers responded to the area of 83 Ave. and 104 St. for a request to assist Edmonton Fire Rescue and EMS with an erratic person they were assessing.."It was reported that the subject of the call was acting aggressively towards first responders and other people on scene," Cheryl Voordenhout from EPS Media Relations told the Western Standard.."When police arrived, they were initially able to gain compliance and arrest the subject using verbal direction accompanied by the display of a CEW (commonly known as a taser), but were later required to use additional force after the subject kicked one of the arresting officers.".Police say the subject sustained a cut on the chin and was treated on scene and transported to the hospital by EMS..In the video the man being arrested tries to break the officers knee, and he quickly slams him to the pavement.."The use of force was reported and documented per EPS protocol. Police were aware they were being filmed, and requested witness statements and video from bystanders and other first responders on scene," Voordenhout said.."The incident and video in question are being reviewed to determine if any next steps are required. There is no change to the duty status of the officers involved.".This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
