Florida police officer drives off after being pulled over for speeding by sheriff's deputy

A Seminole County Sheriff’s Office arrest report shows Officer Alexander Shaouni was arrested last week for the incident on June 6.

A deputy said he saw a marked Orlando Police Department SUV driving at least 80 mph in a 45 mph zone with no lights or sirens activated.

The deputy had to speed to catch up to the SUV. The deputy said they put on their lights and sirens but the OPD vehicle did not pull over. The deputy had to pull their vehicle in front of the SUV to make it clear the OPD SUV needed to stop.

Body camera video shows the deputy get out of their vehicle and meet with Shaouni, who got out of his vehicle. Shaouni, who was in a uniform with his name on it, said he was going to work. When the deputy asked what type of call, Shaouni said, “Look how I am dressed, what do you think?”

The deputy said Shaouni refused to present his driver’s license to the deputy, then got back in his SUV and drove off.

The Orlando Police Department told News 6 Monday that Shaouni was relieved of duty pending sheriff’s office and OPD internal investigations.

In the meantime, Shaouni is facing charges of reckless driving, fleeing and eluding law enforcement and resisting an officer without violence.

[abrahamsoto]

Seriously big shout out to the sheriff for applying the law just because you are a police officer doesn’t mean you’re above the law

[richardpromo]

If he treats cops like this, imagine how he treats civilians who break the law

[randallsmerna]

The entitlement is disgusting! This should be automatic loss of police license and jail time!

[lovetherdstate]

To the officer that pulled this former officer over great job! I appreciate you!

[bison]

What’s disturbing is that this cop clearly, whole-heartedly believes that it is okay for him to speed to get to work. Not to do his job, just to get to where he needs to go. He’s baffled that someone thinks otherwise.

[marcelinogarcia]

We need more officers like this who call out the actions of bad cops ....those are the kind of cops that give good officers a bad name

[rambocomando]

Imagine if everyone that was going into work could do 80 on a 45.

[ShimmeringIceCrystal]

Tell me you think you're self entitled without telling me you're self entitled. This cop will go first.

[AP-kkys]

My name is Joe Citizen and I’m on my way to work at Home Depot with my privately owned vehicle. I am doing 85 in a 40 and cop stops me. I give the same attitude. In my case, the moment the deputy asks for my license I say no, I turn around and as I am entering back into my car, I will be grabbed and body slammed to the pavement and handcuffed. Why wasn’t this done to this arrogant Orlando police officer?

[dungoncrazy]

It's their culture, rules for thee not for me. But it's great to see a good deputy that has morals do the right thing.

[Medix]

Why was his face blurred? Why was he still treated differently than any other citizen?

[nolightescapeshere]

he thinks his badge means he's above the law.

[ryanlam]

This is absolutely necessary. Outstanding job and thank you for doing the right thing!

[kellytaylor]

I commend the guy who pulled him over… that arrogance needs to be stopped

[ronkali]

This is what we the people are talking about and need more of.Other officers stepping up and holding police accountable

[daedae]

Finally a cop doing the right thing and keeping our streets safe

[goodstranger]

ONE Officer doing a Great Job while the other officer has a job.

[richglenn]

Well done sheriff. Thank you for representing law enforcement in a positive way.

[danielfinn]

As a former LEO that cop speeding and the way he acted is a douche. Nice job handling that deputy

[muratdturk]

We need more of this Sheriff Deputy. Thank you for being professional on following rules for everyone. This will ensure our community is safer with this kind of leader officers.