NYPD Veteran on George Floyd’s Death: ‘That Was Straight Up Murder!’

On March 26, From The G-Man received a call from a member of the NYPD, and he was beyond angry. The news site has spoken with the individual on two occasions and has seen evidence that confirms his employment with the department. "Did you see it?! Did you see that video?," he asked. When asked if he was referring to the video of the arrest and alleged killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, he stated the following: "Yeah!! That was straight up murder! I'm a police officer, and I'd be the first to tell any cop working for this department that man was murdered! I'm glad all of the officers involved were fired. They deserve to face criminal charges, too! Fuck'em! Medical incident, my ass! George Floyd didn't deserve that! No one does!"

The Huffington Post reported...."Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced their terminations during a news conference. He did not publicly identify the officers."

“It is the right decision for our city. We’ve stated our values and ultimately we need to live by them,” stated Mayor Jacob Frey.
 

During the conference, Chief Arradondo also indicated that he contacted the Federal Bureau of Investigation and asked that they look at the case.
 

The NYPD officer, who has served in the department for nearly three decades, went on to note that the tragedy in Minneapolis, which many in the country are comparing to the Eric Garner case, is a perfect illustration of why he repeatedly tells rookies and veterans not to remain silent if they see their partner or any cop commit an illegal or questionable act. "The actions of that officer cost him and three others their jobs, pensions and careers, and they might end up in prison when all is said and done. And for what?! Just to prove they're team players or true blue?! I'm not with that bullshit, and I don't want to be around any cop that is! I have too much time on this job to risk it! Those four cops were fuckin' stupid! Ask yourself, was having that officer's back and not intervening when that man was clearly in medical distress worth it?! Hell....no!"

While there are similarities between the Floyd and Garner cases, like the fact that both men can be heard in videos stating "I can't breathe" after being restrained by police, there are also major differences. The four Minneapolis police officers were terminated shortly after the video's release. Chief Arradondo took a proactive approach by promising transparency and immediately contacting the FBI. The agency has announced it will investigate the matter. These developments occurred within 24 hours. It took five years for the NYPD to terminate Officer Daniel Pantaleo for recklessness in the death of Eric Garner. Again, it took five years for the NYPD to terminate Officer Daniel Pantaleo. The Garner family, including the late Erica Garner, may she rest in peace, repeatedly demanded transparency from the NYPD. Their requests went unanswered. From The G-Man believes police departments across the country, especially the officers of the NYPD, would benefit by heeding the words of the NYPD veteran who contacted this office.....and following the example set by Chief Arradondo.