I Step in After Cop Throws a Disabled Man!!
Officer McLauchlan Ephrata Police, (509) 754-2491. We cannot allow another Kelly Thomas killing. On my way home I stopped to monitor. Instead of helping the man the officer uses his truck block the view while he abuses him.
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Camera was low mis-focused but you can see the them on the left at 0:18 just before the officer attacked. From my higher vantage I could clearly see the victim stumbling and doing nothing wrong, the officer then threw him down in front of the truck. What you see is me jumping out of the truck at that point and running over, questioning the officer. I did request public records but the city claims they have no dash or body video. I did talk to a family member who said the man came out OK He was not arrested and was simply taken to the hospital.
When we intervene and shame officers for their abuse, they often alter their behavior. Love you neighbor and don't just stand by and let them be abused. Be firm and always film, only be careful how close you get. I have a bit more flexibility in this community because I have trained the police to know me.
I will not be engaging in debates with those shameless enough to defend this officer. His actions are without excuse. Despite wishing I had another view, the condition of the man and the officers casual admissions verify the what happened here.