Video shows Meriden officer punch person in the face during road rage incident

FOX61's Matt Caron obtained citizen dash cam and police body cam video, appearing to show a Meriden officer punch a person in the face during a road rage incident.

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[BizznessBox]

Cop punches civilian = 5 days suspension
Civilian punches cop = 5 years in prison if you survive

[billarthurs]

Sue the cop for assault then sue the department for covering it up

[jennifermenard]

That cop was ready to lie until he learned there was a tape.

[cyan]

1:48 the dog sensed the danger a split second before the guy punched his master. Dogs are freaking amazing.

[Gods-bad-boy]

We are not talking about police policy we are talking about a felony assault.

[thomaspalos]

Cop punches civilian without cause, sentenced to anger management and a 4 day weekend... civilian punches cop without cause, whole life ruined, gaurunteed felony and prison sentence... this is literally what's wrong with our system.

[Kimberontario]

That man should not be working in a school.

[zappothesane]

If you or I punched someone in a fit of road rage, we would not only lose our jobs but would go to jail. This should be especially true for someone whose job it is to uphold the law. No wonder so many people are losing respect for cops and the courts.

[natemitten]

"He's saying that I hit him?" This cop was going to lie through his teeth

[wade]

Imagine punching customers at work and still keeping your job

[robinsinpost]

He was going to deny it until he heard there was a camera.

[theunpaidprofessional]

That’s fucking outrageous. A 5 day suspension for punching someone off duty, not to mention being an SRO. Disgraceful.

[nathancarranza]

The lack of accountability here is absolutely insane.

[joekev]

What really pisses me off is there will be officers at this department that genuinely question why the public hates them.

[PoolKng]

Love how the police report blacks out the officers phone number and address but leaves the victims.

[Harrison_Rs]

5 days without pay - perfect example of corruption.

[MrTrecutter]

Wait... if that cop is off duty then he has no qualified immunity, civil and criminal charges...

[iby]

Can you imagine what would happen if a civilian punched a police officer through his car window.

I bet you it would be more than 5 days suspended work with no pay.

[chivasvida]

0 accountability. Always a slap on the hand

[metothemoon]

Rule number 1 on the road: “Have an on-board camera that films every time you take the road.