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| '''Pepper spraying of the ] demonstrators''' — an incident involving a New York City police officer and ],<ref>{{cite web|last=Amateau|first=Albert|title=After years of trouble-shooting, he gets a precinct|url=http://www.thevillager.com/villager_113/afteryearsoftrouble.html|work=The Villager|volume=75|issue=6|date=June 28-July 5, 2005}}</ref> that occured during the ] protests. | '''Pepper spraying of the ] demonstrators''' — an incident involving a New York City police officer and ],<ref>{{cite web|last=Amateau|first=Albert|title=After years of trouble-shooting, he gets a precinct|url=http://www.thevillager.com/villager_113/afteryearsoftrouble.html|work=The Villager|volume=75|issue=6|date=June 28-July 5, 2005}}</ref> that occured during the ] protests. | ||
| On September 26, 2011, the New York Police Department's efforts to maintain crowd control suddenly escalated. Protesters were corralled by police officers with an orange mesh netting when police |
On September 26, 2011, the New York Police Department's efforts to maintain crowd control suddenly escalated. Protesters were corralled by police officers with an orange mesh netting when police ociffer Anthony Bologna used pepper spray on four women who were on the sidewalk, behind the orange netting.<ref name="nytimes">http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/27/nyregion/wall-street-demonstrations-test-police-trained-for-bigger-threats.html</ref> Two of those women stated in interviews that they had received no warning before being sprayed and that its use was unprovoked.<ref>{{cite web|last=Baker |first=Al |url=http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/28/police-department-to-examine-pepper-spray-incident/ |title=New York Police to Examine Pepper-Spray Episode - NYTimes.com |publisher=Cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com |date= |accessdate=2011-10-01}}</ref> Many protesters were recording the events with cameras; videos of the pepper spray episode offered views from several angles.<ref name="nytimes" /> Before additional videos were released evidencing Bologna using the pepper spray, NYPD spokesman Paul J. Browne stated that Bologna used pepper spray "appropriately," adding that "Pepper spray was used once, after individuals confronted officers and tried to prevent them from deploying a mesh barrier"<ref name="NYT story 2">{{cite news|last=Goldstein|first=Joseph|title=Videos Show Police Using Pepper Spray at Protest on the Financial System |url=http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/26/nyregion/videos-show-police-using-pepper-spray-at-protest.html?_r=1|work=]|date=September 25, 2011}}</ref> Members of the Occupy Wall Street protest movement responded to this by releasing additional videos from several angles.<ref> Occupy Wall Street website, September 26, 2011</ref> A second video posted to the ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/09/28/1020867/-Bolognas-Second-Attack-with-Pepper-Spray|title=Bologna's Second Attack with Pepper Spray|author=Charlie Grapski|publisher=Daily Kos|date=2011-09-28}}</ref> apparently taken seconds later, showed Bologna spraying a photographer wearing a press card, who later said Bologna told him to leave the area and that he could be arrested.<ref name=Baker>{{cite web|url=http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/28/police-department-to-examine-pepper-spray-incident/|title=Officer's Pepper-Spraying of Protesters Is Under Investigation|author=Al Baker and Joseph Goldstein|date=2011-09-28|publisher=New York Times}}</ref> | ||
| Deputy Inspector Roy Richter, head of the Captains Endowment Association, a union representing high-ranking officers, said, "Deputy Inspector Bologna’s actions that day were motivated by his concern for the safety of officers under his command and the safety of the public. The limited use of pepper spray effectively restored order without any escalation of force or serious injury to either demonstrator or police officer." New York Police Commissioner ] said that the NYPD ] would examine the incident, but also criticized "tumultuous" protesters whom he called "disorderly" and "intent on blocking traffic" as they marched on University Place. The use of pepper spray is primarily limited to use against those resisting arrest or for protection, but is allowed to officers with special training for use in "disorder control".<ref name=Baker /> | Deputy Inspector Roy Richter, head of the Captains Endowment Association, a union representing high-ranking officers, said, "Deputy Inspector Bologna’s actions that day were motivated by his concern for the safety of officers under his command and the safety of the public. The limited use of pepper spray effectively restored order without any escalation of force or serious injury to either demonstrator or police officer." New York Police Commissioner ] said that the NYPD ] would examine the incident, but also criticized "tumultuous" protesters whom he called "disorderly" and "intent on blocking traffic" as they marched on University Place. The use of pepper spray is primarily limited to use against those resisting arrest or for protection, but is allowed to officers with special training for use in "disorder control".<ref name=Baker /> | ||
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Pepper spraying of the Occupy Wall Street demonstrators — an incident involving a New York City police officer and Deputy Inspector, that occured during the Occupy Wall Street protests.
On September 26, 2011, the New York Police Department's efforts to maintain crowd control suddenly escalated. Protesters were corralled by police officers with an orange mesh netting when police ociffer Anthony Bologna used pepper spray on four women who were on the sidewalk, behind the orange netting. Two of those women stated in interviews that they had received no warning before being sprayed and that its use was unprovoked. Many protesters were recording the events with cameras; videos of the pepper spray episode offered views from several angles. Before additional videos were released evidencing Bologna using the pepper spray, NYPD spokesman Paul J. Browne stated that Bologna used pepper spray "appropriately," adding that "Pepper spray was used once, after individuals confronted officers and tried to prevent them from deploying a mesh barrier" Members of the Occupy Wall Street protest movement responded to this by releasing additional videos from several angles. A second video posted to the Daily Kos, apparently taken seconds later, showed Bologna spraying a photographer wearing a press card, who later said Bologna told him to leave the area and that he could be arrested.
Deputy Inspector Roy Richter, head of the Captains Endowment Association, a union representing high-ranking officers, said, "Deputy Inspector Bologna’s actions that day were motivated by his concern for the safety of officers under his command and the safety of the public. The limited use of pepper spray effectively restored order without any escalation of force or serious injury to either demonstrator or police officer." New York Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly said that the NYPD Internal Affairs Bureau would examine the incident, but also criticized "tumultuous" protesters whom he called "disorderly" and "intent on blocking traffic" as they marched on University Place. The use of pepper spray is primarily limited to use against those resisting arrest or for protection, but is allowed to officers with special training for use in "disorder control".
References
- Amateau, Albert (June 28-July 5, 2005). "After years of trouble-shooting, he gets a precinct". The Villager.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/27/nyregion/wall-street-demonstrations-test-police-trained-for-bigger-threats.html
- Baker, Al. "New York Police to Examine Pepper-Spray Episode - NYTimes.com". Cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com. Retrieved 2011-10-01.
- Goldstein, Joseph (September 25, 2011). "Videos Show Police Using Pepper Spray at Protest on the Financial System". The New York Times.
- "Officer Bologna" Occupy Wall Street website, September 26, 2011
- Charlie Grapski (2011-09-28). "Bologna's Second Attack with Pepper Spray". Daily Kos.
- ^ Al Baker and Joseph Goldstein (2011-09-28). "Officer's Pepper-Spraying of Protesters Is Under Investigation". New York Times.