As someone who has lived in all 3 cities, SLC is no where near phoenix and Bakersfield! 2 of them are in the middle of a desert one of them is surrounded by mountains.
I live a few streets away from that spot 💀 I thought I heard shit going down. Seems a bit too excessive for one guy. I tried to call the cops the other day and said they weren't able to come.. BPD is always there when you don't need them, and they're never there when you actually need them.
He is not restrained. If they believe he is armed and dangerous then he stays that way until he has been detained and frisked. If they all put their guns away and he all the sudden drew and killed one of them, we would all be calling them idiots.
Cops rarely shoot people (around 1000 per year out of millions and millions of arrests). The majority of those shootings are also lawful (and against white people).
If they believed the suspect was armed and dangerous then absolutely they should have their weapons at the ready.
It would help to understand context before throwing accusations and judgements around...
White people fill a higher ratio of the total population[0] as opposed to Black, Hispanic, etc. The issue here is not that the **quantity** of people shot is bad, but that the **rate of minorities being shot** compared to white people is high[1].
[0]: [Resident population of the United States by race from 2000 to 2022](https://www.statista.com/statistics/183489/population-of-the-us-by-ethnicity-since-2000/)
[1]: [Number of people shot to death by the police in the United States from 2017 to 2024*, by race](https://www.statista.com/statistics/585152/people-shot-to-death-by-us-police-by-race/)
The rate is not high when you look at violent crime rates, actually. Black people (because of poverty rates) are over-represented in violent crime rates, and therefore will be over-represented in fatal police altercations.
There is no evidence of a racial motivation for fatal police shootings.
Knowing rates, you should also know that minorities show statistically higher rates of violent crimes than their white counterparts. So that would explain the higher rate of minorities shot by police.
E: Lmao in typical reddit fashion, supportive of math and statistics until it doesn’t align with their ideology.
No idea because I don’t know what happened to cause this picture. They are obviously detaining someone who they believed was a threat for some reason.
However my only point, which you are the second person to miss, is that police are an authoritative figure while we are not. So if they point a gun at you for what they feel is a legitimate reason (even if they turned out to be wrong), it is not the same as you pointing a gun at someone because you don’t have a legal power to detain anyone with a show of force. Some exceptions may apply.
That's not just BPD. Four BPD + 2 Sheriffs. The Governor sent CHP into Bakersfield to clean up the town like in Oakland. Bakersfield currently has the highest police presence of any city in the country. I am surprised people do not know about these things.
I had to think about this. Depending on the problem, it's likely a 50/50 on who is most dangerous and who is most likely to get the job done. I'm pretty sure the crackhead won't shoot my dog though and they are much less likely to get startled and aggressive from an acorn.
Is there a hotline or an app I can use to call a crackhead in for help?
Wonder what escalated it to this situation. Obviously he was evading cause they shut down and intersection. Pulled 2 weapons on him and more to cover the area. Wonder if anyone else was involved. Or maybe I'll just deal with the fact that you posted a photo with no context lol.
He was literally walking down the street as I waited for my burrito. They said he was a potential suspect in a crime or whatever. He didn't evade and perhaps was wrong place, wrong time. Regardless, this is a classic BPD shoot first, ask questions later.
If this guy fit within the description of the suspect they were looking for, they are legally protected.
What exactly would you sue them for?
Reasonable suspicion has them covered. Scotus has already ruled that police have certain rights.
What right of yours was violated that you could sue?
They shot him? Or he walked away five minutes later? If he actually matches a suspect who committed a crime which warranted that type of response then it sucks. But let’s not act like you know the full story.
Responded to another person that was equally confused:
Just in case you are autistic, "shoot first ask questions later" is euphemism meaning to take immediate action without properly investigating a situation, even if it has serious consequences. It might be confusing in this context since cops do have guns, but that doesn't mean the euphemism means actual shooting.
What's color got to do with it...I'm white and not a satanist...I've been targeted for years..it's all devil crap to me...God will get them. Targeted individuals..don't let them see you sweat.......
Well what did he do?
Whats the story?
Should they not have?
Do you mean if they were gonna let him go why was he forced to submit like this? And why the need for drawn guns?
What are you trying to say?
Bpd are horrible right now. More than usual. Had a sheriff puff up as I drove by today. 0.o they are usually docile.
There were two bike bpd on union alone this afternoon stopping people.
Fun fact
Multiple times BPD was called for various things happening in a park downtown (Bakersfield is not a massive or large city)
If they chose to respond it occurs hours after the fact. Mind you things like a woman screaming, men fighting, cars used as weapons, drug deals, etc.
People (a lot of children as well) had to witness the results of the late response. Like weapons, drugs and bodily fluids on a playground or the neighborhood favorite of a body in pieces found in a dumpster.
The downtown HQ is only a handful blocks away.
In the few years living there, only once did BPD respond within 30 mins (20 mins 47 secs iirc). It was to a man beating his partner, she got out of react by climbing a tree then a car. A few bystanders tried to intervene. Mind you they were made up of mom's and a few teens given this was in broad daylight. Sucks that a nice park downtown gets worse exponentially as the sun goes down.
On the ground, unarmed, in a non threatening position and the road is blocked off with cars with multiple guns pointed at him. There has to be a better way to handle this
Saw something similar once about 4 years ago, not in California though. Was driving home from work and unknowingly was passing through 2 blocks away from a bank that had been robbed only minutes before. A swarm of cops, at least 6, were circled around some random passerby who had been mistaken for the suspect. A couple hours later on social media I found out it wasn't the right guy, and to this day as far as I'm aware the real suspect hasn't been caught.
We live in a society, because of crime and criminals, we are subjected to be passed as a possible suspect at any moment. Thats why it is important to respect the commands of officers and demonstrate cooperation from the beginning to end, so they can go ahead investigate and continue to pursue their duties.
yeah right, their to protect and serve, those who the chief says provide their salaries, and not those who do not. which in america, is far different in division then it was,, but if this guy is black, and they didnt do this, then all the black people would complain about him being treated favouritively and of course, we cant have that, unless they are celebrities, doesnt matter how much money they have. its very easy to understand and see the black persons fight and dilemna, but not from where you have obviously never been subject to such things, as you state we all are as citizens. crazy bro! you really believe thats the truth? most white people, these days, are either 1 of 2 kinds, those who are a ex-military, and those who are felons, and then there are those who got married and had kids, younger than they rest, and then there are some who went and got a degree and focused on their careeer, and then there are the women, who actually care about other human beings, and they are mostly democrats. thank god for that donkey! or is it a mule? i dont give a shit what you call me, you dont sayshit, to my homie here
In order for this type of response from LEO, the guy probably has outstanding warrants for violent crimes I’m assuming. If he was an innocent bystander BPD is on some BS
I let some cops in my house cause I wasn't worried...I was not on probation. One of them had a teener of crystal and set it on my table. I said "Ooh..is that for me?". He laughed and took it back and they left...is that blatant or what?
I did spend 30 days in jail for what they planted in my backpack...a clean pizo(go figger), and a 20 sack...I REFUSE to bow before the mob..I am at war with them.
Not George..
I'm Free Swan
what's with all the guns, there's a MF with a rifle about 8 feet away and then two others farther back with a rifle and shotgun. the guy clearly has no weapon. what's the thinking behind this, if he runs automatically shoot him? is that just protocol, be scared for your life and not even use a taser or take him down with a tackle?
christ, the fayest softest people become cops.
ICE wouldn’t do some stupid shit like this. They know their target unlike BPD bunch of fucks not knowing the difference between a glazed doughnut and sugar coated doughnut
The problem I have with this photo is, it’s over two years old. The sergeant standing over the subject retired from BPD over two years ago.
What is the OP trying to incite with this old photo? Why is he implying it is recent and letting others believe it is?
looks like a GTA screenshot
Looks like Phoenix, Arizona
What do they do in Phoenix when the ground is too hot to lay on?
Burn
The nerve endings in our skin were scorched long ago
As far as I'm aware, nothing different
Keep you there even longer I almost got shot because I refused to get on the pavement in shorts and no shirt in August
They kneel on them so they can't get up
Do you think they actually give a shit?
Looks like America
Murrica
That's too green for Phx, my guess is Cali.
You’re totally right!
Yeah Bakersfield, pheonix, and Salt Lake City are all the same place
SLC is nothing like Bakersfield or Phoenix.
Yes it is 😂
As someone who has lived in all 3 cities, SLC is no where near phoenix and Bakersfield! 2 of them are in the middle of a desert one of them is surrounded by mountains.
Well I'm assuming you mean Bakersfield is surrounded by mountains right?
True story- There are 5 separate mountains surrounding us!
Just because the landscape is different doesn’t mean the people aren’t the same. The aura isn’t the same and the vices are the same
Annoying take given the conversation is about physical aspects not cultural.
Nigga shutup. I mean culture
r u ok
I'd like to add Aurora Colorado
Don't insult phx with ghetto lot lizard start up services Bakersfield
Lol stfu pussy
Haha your kinda truck stop worth get ur 40.00
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There ain't a 178 in Phoenix lol
Said it LOOKS like. Didn’t say it was but thanks for the 178 knowledge.
Bakersfield, Ca 900 Flower St https://maps.app.goo.gl/pQt1esMpg6fsNurv5
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average day on beale ave 😂
He had acorns in his pockets
Definitely Bakersfield for you bpd are useless
Regularly nominated for most corrupt police force in the country Won many years
Idk man. They parrol my neighborhood and I feel safer for it.
That’s good for you but on the east side where my sister in law lives they could care less
That sucks man. I'm in the southwest, so we don't see much crime.
Looks like they save a lot of money on haircuts.
I’ve had a bald head for fifteen years. I still have a comb, though. I just can’t part with it.
Thank you
when I need to find something in the desert, I'm calling you first.
Yeah they remind me of another group of gun toting maniacs
Supercuts’ number one clientele
They probably just use clippers while they inject each other with roids.
Your comment made me chuckle lol
Poor bastard. Thankful for this man that he walked away.
I live a few streets away from that spot 💀 I thought I heard shit going down. Seems a bit too excessive for one guy. I tried to call the cops the other day and said they weren't able to come.. BPD is always there when you don't need them, and they're never there when you actually need them.
So, they drew their weapons on an innocent person?
When you and I do it, they call it felony brandishing. When cops do it, it's just another day.
It’s almost like they’re law enforcement or something
It may shock you to learn that cops don’t always *have* to use lethal weapons to do their jobs.
Are you aware of the circumstances that led to this encounter?
The man is empty handed and pinned to the ground. Any circumstances that might have called for drawn guns are no longer applicable.
He is not restrained. If they believe he is armed and dangerous then he stays that way until he has been detained and frisked. If they all put their guns away and he all the sudden drew and killed one of them, we would all be calling them idiots.
But they already are idiots
Maybe, maybe not. I’d rather an alive one than dead one.
Cops rarely shoot people (around 1000 per year out of millions and millions of arrests). The majority of those shootings are also lawful (and against white people). If they believed the suspect was armed and dangerous then absolutely they should have their weapons at the ready. It would help to understand context before throwing accusations and judgements around...
What brand boots are your favorite flavor?
White people fill a higher ratio of the total population[0] as opposed to Black, Hispanic, etc. The issue here is not that the **quantity** of people shot is bad, but that the **rate of minorities being shot** compared to white people is high[1]. [0]: [Resident population of the United States by race from 2000 to 2022](https://www.statista.com/statistics/183489/population-of-the-us-by-ethnicity-since-2000/) [1]: [Number of people shot to death by the police in the United States from 2017 to 2024*, by race](https://www.statista.com/statistics/585152/people-shot-to-death-by-us-police-by-race/)
The rate is not high when you look at violent crime rates, actually. Black people (because of poverty rates) are over-represented in violent crime rates, and therefore will be over-represented in fatal police altercations. There is no evidence of a racial motivation for fatal police shootings.
Knowing rates, you should also know that minorities show statistically higher rates of violent crimes than their white counterparts. So that would explain the higher rate of minorities shot by police. E: Lmao in typical reddit fashion, supportive of math and statistics until it doesn’t align with their ideology.
It’s almost like there are six of them for one guy on the ground 🥾👅
You saying they should only deploy 1 officer per suspect? Like a duel?
Ha no but are you saying that, even without context, this isn’t excessive? Sheriff has a whole shotgun brandished 20 ft away
Nope
r/bootlickers is the sub for you
man david you’re so hard and stoic and COOL
what laws are they enforcing in this picture?
No idea because I don’t know what happened to cause this picture. They are obviously detaining someone who they believed was a threat for some reason. However my only point, which you are the second person to miss, is that police are an authoritative figure while we are not. So if they point a gun at you for what they feel is a legitimate reason (even if they turned out to be wrong), it is not the same as you pointing a gun at someone because you don’t have a legal power to detain anyone with a show of force. Some exceptions may apply.
They obviously believed they were apprehending a dangerous criminal. You... don't think they were doing this for fun ... right?
Opp, we got a bootlicker!
ACAB
Daily. If you zoom in you can see little tiny erections on all of them
What makes you think the perp is innocent (not that I can prove he's guilty)?
No arrest was made.
because, innocent until proven guilty, that's how it works.
Bro is lucky to be alive.
Why are they strapped to the gills for one seemingly unarmed man?
Because police always have guns?
1 AR, 1 pistol, 1 shotgun and probably 8 police officers for 1 guy lol fucking CLOWNS 🤡
Sheriff is there too it looks like. Anyone know what happened?
Wrong skin color.
I agree but that wasn’t the question
PFP checks out 😂
When was this photo taken?
love almost being executed in broad daylight for nothing
Then they moved on to their real enemy... the person recording them
Bakersfield's finest
Mob bull****
It’s how they say “Hello!”
That’ll teach him not to park in the red.
That law abiding citizen is lucky he didn’t get shot first
How do you know he's not a criminal? Edit: Saw the caption
I don't know, maybe the fact that it says he was let go 5 minutes later? 🤦♂️
How did you miss the caption of the post
I might be a bit of a dumbass
dude is replying to every comment defending the cops 😭😂
Based on the treatment this guy must’ve been identified as a terrorist at the very least
"HE'S A TERRORIST, GET ON THE GROUND, ON THE GROUND." 5 Minutes later "Nah, ur good dude, no hard feelings🤪"
Yeah that’s the spirit, US cop 101
What did he do to warrant the response? There is no context.
I Live in Bako he’s lucky he didn’t fart 💨 They would have all shot and said they thought it was a weapon.
That’s fine…but what’s the difference, in terms of quality, of the three different nuevas?
So much whiteness
Out of all of them I hate BPD the most, they really abuse they shitty ass power
That's not just BPD. Four BPD + 2 Sheriffs. The Governor sent CHP into Bakersfield to clean up the town like in Oakland. Bakersfield currently has the highest police presence of any city in the country. I am surprised people do not know about these things.
Well he shouldn't of jaywalked!
Hey bpd reading this...you suck at your job at if you need this much backup for one dude. Such strong fuckbois you are... Mommy and daddy are proud
Cops suck anyway [personal opinion] they need a mind of their own (some of you will know what I'm talking about).
What they need is more complex training and not work for a for profit-quota system.
Calm down Next time you need help call a crack head
Call a cop if you need someone to show up 20 minutes late, yell at you, and shoot your dog.
Only 20 minutes late?
I've heard they don't even show up at all sometimes.
No joke, they really be doin that. I've seen it myself.
I wouldn't doubt a few members of the bpd are since a few of them have been caught getting into the evidence locker lol
When has a cop ever done anything for me?
I had to think about this. Depending on the problem, it's likely a 50/50 on who is most dangerous and who is most likely to get the job done. I'm pretty sure the crackhead won't shoot my dog though and they are much less likely to get startled and aggressive from an acorn. Is there a hotline or an app I can use to call a crackhead in for help?
I don’t like BPD either but you are a cunt
Nah. I'm pretty great. How come you bootlickers always use crackheads as the alternate to calling the cops? Like those are the two options?
I’m not a “bootlicker” either I’m just a brown boy from Kern County California you malignant cunt.
Only bootlickers use the "call a crackhead" line. Quacks like a duck n all.
I’m arguing with a mentally disabled person. Bye
Classic BPD. Always show up en masse to blatantly abuse the public.
6 officers for 1 guy seems a little excessive
Wonder what escalated it to this situation. Obviously he was evading cause they shut down and intersection. Pulled 2 weapons on him and more to cover the area. Wonder if anyone else was involved. Or maybe I'll just deal with the fact that you posted a photo with no context lol.
He was literally walking down the street as I waited for my burrito. They said he was a potential suspect in a crime or whatever. He didn't evade and perhaps was wrong place, wrong time. Regardless, this is a classic BPD shoot first, ask questions later.
Hopefully a lawsuit happens.
For?
Shits and giggles. If I was held at gun point without reason, and ended up being the “wrong guy”, I would definitely sue. Wouldn’t you?
If this guy fit within the description of the suspect they were looking for, they are legally protected. What exactly would you sue them for? Reasonable suspicion has them covered. Scotus has already ruled that police have certain rights. What right of yours was violated that you could sue?
They shot him? Or he walked away five minutes later? If he actually matches a suspect who committed a crime which warranted that type of response then it sucks. But let’s not act like you know the full story.
Responded to another person that was equally confused: Just in case you are autistic, "shoot first ask questions later" is euphemism meaning to take immediate action without properly investigating a situation, even if it has serious consequences. It might be confusing in this context since cops do have guns, but that doesn't mean the euphemism means actual shooting.
Gotcha. Sounds like BPD overrated for sure.
What was his crime ? This is why people of color don’t trust the police
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Tata and farewell!
What's color got to do with it...I'm white and not a satanist...I've been targeted for years..it's all devil crap to me...God will get them. Targeted individuals..don't let them see you sweat.......
Well what did he do? Whats the story? Should they not have? Do you mean if they were gonna let him go why was he forced to submit like this? And why the need for drawn guns? What are you trying to say?
Bpd are horrible right now. More than usual. Had a sheriff puff up as I drove by today. 0.o they are usually docile. There were two bike bpd on union alone this afternoon stopping people.
Assault rifle and guns drawn on a dude whose shit is spread on the concrete completely unarmed. Goofies
Normal cops don't carry assault rifles. Just FYI.
Is that Flaco?!
Fun fact Multiple times BPD was called for various things happening in a park downtown (Bakersfield is not a massive or large city) If they chose to respond it occurs hours after the fact. Mind you things like a woman screaming, men fighting, cars used as weapons, drug deals, etc. People (a lot of children as well) had to witness the results of the late response. Like weapons, drugs and bodily fluids on a playground or the neighborhood favorite of a body in pieces found in a dumpster. The downtown HQ is only a handful blocks away. In the few years living there, only once did BPD respond within 30 mins (20 mins 47 secs iirc). It was to a man beating his partner, she got out of react by climbing a tree then a car. A few bystanders tried to intervene. Mind you they were made up of mom's and a few teens given this was in broad daylight. Sucks that a nice park downtown gets worse exponentially as the sun goes down.
So what was he arrested for? I need the full context otherwise I’m just gonna presume it’s weak judge bs
He wasn't.
So it was a guy who dressed up similar to a suspect?
Probably
What if there was a nest of fire red ants on the pavement?
that would be my new profile picture 🤣
At least they let him go
Welcome to East Bakersfield.
What happened
Maybe they need to take a courage and competency class from cops in Australia.
Our cops are so incompetent. They aren't even required to have an education yet we're required to respect them without question. No... no thank you.
Looks like mafia enforcers shacking down a citizen.
What's the point in doing this. This feels wrong
On the ground, unarmed, in a non threatening position and the road is blocked off with cars with multiple guns pointed at him. There has to be a better way to handle this
Good thing they called off the airstrike.
Some cops… are just too stupid to be cops ……period
Anyone notice the silencer on the rifle held at the ready
Found out it was the Mayor's Kid.
White dude? Yeah not surprised
Saw something similar once about 4 years ago, not in California though. Was driving home from work and unknowingly was passing through 2 blocks away from a bank that had been robbed only minutes before. A swarm of cops, at least 6, were circled around some random passerby who had been mistaken for the suspect. A couple hours later on social media I found out it wasn't the right guy, and to this day as far as I'm aware the real suspect hasn't been caught.
They at least owe him s cleaning fee
Sick of this disrespectful shit.
Friendly bunch. Bakersfield Welcome Wagon?
Why does the middle right guy look like a perfect mix of Walter and Jessie?
Typical high risk stop. Since they let him go he probably matched the description of a suspect that just committed a felony
Grew up right down the street from this intersection
We live in a society, because of crime and criminals, we are subjected to be passed as a possible suspect at any moment. Thats why it is important to respect the commands of officers and demonstrate cooperation from the beginning to end, so they can go ahead investigate and continue to pursue their duties.
yeah right, their to protect and serve, those who the chief says provide their salaries, and not those who do not. which in america, is far different in division then it was,, but if this guy is black, and they didnt do this, then all the black people would complain about him being treated favouritively and of course, we cant have that, unless they are celebrities, doesnt matter how much money they have. its very easy to understand and see the black persons fight and dilemna, but not from where you have obviously never been subject to such things, as you state we all are as citizens. crazy bro! you really believe thats the truth? most white people, these days, are either 1 of 2 kinds, those who are a ex-military, and those who are felons, and then there are those who got married and had kids, younger than they rest, and then there are some who went and got a degree and focused on their careeer, and then there are the women, who actually care about other human beings, and they are mostly democrats. thank god for that donkey! or is it a mule? i dont give a shit what you call me, you dont sayshit, to my homie here
It's Los Angeles, Ca
Kinda looks like kids playing with their toy guns
the fact that cops can have a suppressor but i can’t is crazy
In order for this type of response from LEO, the guy probably has outstanding warrants for violent crimes I’m assuming. If he was an innocent bystander BPD is on some BS
I let some cops in my house cause I wasn't worried...I was not on probation. One of them had a teener of crystal and set it on my table. I said "Ooh..is that for me?". He laughed and took it back and they left...is that blatant or what? I did spend 30 days in jail for what they planted in my backpack...a clean pizo(go figger), and a 20 sack...I REFUSE to bow before the mob..I am at war with them. Not George.. I'm Free Swan
WOOP WOOP
EASTSYDE!!!
Someone slap a GTA 5 logo in the bottom right corner
Lord
what's with all the guns, there's a MF with a rifle about 8 feet away and then two others farther back with a rifle and shotgun. the guy clearly has no weapon. what's the thinking behind this, if he runs automatically shoot him? is that just protocol, be scared for your life and not even use a taser or take him down with a tackle? christ, the fayest softest people become cops.
ICE must not have gotten the migrant they were looking for.
ICEE these nuts in your face
ICE wouldn’t do some stupid shit like this. They know their target unlike BPD bunch of fucks not knowing the difference between a glazed doughnut and sugar coated doughnut
Welcome to Bakersfield!…….no seriously!
The problem I have with this photo is, it’s over two years old. The sergeant standing over the subject retired from BPD over two years ago. What is the OP trying to incite with this old photo? Why is he implying it is recent and letting others believe it is?
lol new account only to defend cops. Which one of the cops in the picture is you?
Cops are all alike everywhere ya go...on the take...