How calm would you be if you had seconds to see your dying mother, what would be your reactions. Office Powell did not use any common sense whatsoever. He could have handled the situation better than what he did; see WFAA.com for the police-cam, which comes from the police car. True, he did run a red light, which people could have been hurt. After 20 minutes, he explain to Moats he could have pulled over and explain the situation. Then proceeded, but how would he have acted if they were not in the hospital parking lot. Why didn't he asked what the emergency was? Most police officers ask if you are in a hurry. He gave a ticket for running a red light; not speeding. According to the police cam, the police had to speed to catch up with Moats. Not one time did Moats mention he was an NFL football player nor was he throwing any gang signs. All he asked and wanted was to see his dying mother-in-law. Instead, the police office detained him for 20 minutes with BS. If he had any common sense, and used some common sense and compassionate then there would have been no problem. And then the threats, just because he was a police office. He was being young and dumb; there is no excuse for what he done. I hope he is never placed in the same situation or anyone else for that matter. It is very hard to see your mother dying and can't do anything about it. It is also very hard when some unfortunate circumstances stand in your way to that person. Powell might have been doing his job but he could apologize for his behavior. He is not that big of man that he can't apologize. He abused his power and that is the bottom line.
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