VIDEO - Officers threatens to execute Ohio CCW holder

[hooky]

One commentator on the site had a great idea... if Harless really does have PTSD then doesn't that qualify him as not being capable of owning a gun? Let's strip him from all firearms and send him back into the community, eh.

What a fine idea

I'm sure you disabused them of that notion.

 

[pirate]

Hey, easy guys. He had PTSD from getting his finger bit.


Its legit...

 

[theweakerbrother]

Waiting for criminal charges, still.

 

[Liberty Sanders]

Waiting for criminal charges, still.

Not a chance...the prosecutor that went after Bartlett and lost isn't going to admit he was wrong by prosecuting Harless.

 

[theweakerbrother]

I know. I'm not holding my breath.

 

[level.eleven]

Check this out - who says LEO don't circle the wagons:

source: Daniel Harless fired from Canton police force - Canton, OH - CantonRep.com

Sort of shoots the "isolated incident" or "just a bad apple" defense in the foot.

 

[Blackhawk2001]

Maybe. He could very well get his job back if the union can make a successful case for PTSD. He probably won't be back out on the street again for awhile, even if he does get his job back, though.

 

[pirate]

Dang those fingers getting bit. It can be so stressful. He isn't going after his job. He is going after getting paid. wait and see.

 

[BiscuitNaBasket]

No doubt this man is not officer material.

 

[Crydaddy]

Man, almost make me not want to carry... ALMOST

 

[fatvette]

Man, almost make me not want to carry... ALMOST

And that's what they want...

 

[Wwwildthing]

Daniel Harless fired from Canton, Ohio Police

http://www.wkyc.com/news/article/224514/6/Canton-Officer-Dan-Harless-fired

News and video at the link.

 

[Hammer]

I like happy endings.

 

[malern28us]

Wow. Just wow.
I know the PTSD is probably an excuse but get some help.

 

[Wwwildthing]

As far as I can determine, he has no military record. Apparently, he contracted it (PTSD) about 8 years ago and he's been a cop for about twice that long. I also found it interesting (per a different article I read) that his fellow officers donated their sick days so he could continue to draw pay, and that no charges have yet been filed against his partner.

Further still... no mention has been made weather the victim (William Bartlett), will file a civil suit... but I can't imagine that not happening.

This thing is far from over.

 

[x10]

So now this "officer" is going to get Disabilty payments for PTSD, The story doesn't say that but if he gets a good lawyer how can he not get on Disabilty since he was fired due to an incedent

The taxpayers are going to be paying this guys bills the rest of his life. No winner here but the "officer" who now will find a way to live out his life on our dime.

Granted I'm assuming that he'll go this way, But why wouldn't he? His moral compass is not aligned all the way north.

 

[1911 DeadHead]

I know it's sad, but I'd pay for that *****le to be off the street.

 

[Wwwildthing]

Do you support the decision to fire Canton police officer Daniel Harless? - Canton, OH - CantonRep.com

 

[gunowner930]

This man is a loose cannon. I don't care if he has/had PTSD or not. His actions are inexcusable and he has no place wearing a badge. In fact, he should be charged for this crap.

 

[ab1]

Do you support the decision to fire Canton police officer Daniel Harless? - Canton, OH - CantonRep.com

I was quite suprised to see the overwhelming response on the poll...in general, the comments you see on various news sites around gun stories would have lead me to believe many people would side against the gun owner without paying much attention to the whole story or his rights, much less the actions of this officer.