Police recruit who lost both legs in 'barbaric hazing ritual' sues Denver, paramedics and officers
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A police recruit who had to have both of his legs amputated after repeatedly collapsing and losing consciousness during fight training at Denver’s police academy is suing the city, officers and paramedics.

DENVER (AP) — A police recruit who had to have both of his legs amputated after losing consciousness and repeatedly collapsing during fight training at Denver’s police academy is suing those who allegedly forced him to continue the “barbaric hazing ritual” after paramedics ignored warning signs.

Victor Moses, 29, alleges in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that aggressive officers knocked him down multiple times in the second round of “fight day” last year, with one of them shoving him off the mat and causing him to hit his head on the floor. He said he was pressured to continue, with officers picking him up and setting him back on his feet, before paramedics standing by were asked to check him out, the lawsuit said.

Moses told them he had the sickle cell trait, which puts him at an increased risk of medical complications from high-intensity exercise. He also said he had very low blood pressure and complained that his legs were cramping, according to the lawsuit. The symptoms are danger signs for people with his condition.

Nevertheless, paramedics cleared Moses to return to training, which the suit alleges was a decision made to support the police.

    • Cadeillac@lemmy.worldEnglish
      25·
      3 months ago

      This is my first reaction, but it isn’t the right one, and it won’t fix anything. I’m not saying that all cops are not bastards. They fucking are. Does that mean a new recruit doesn’t deserve a second chance? That we should write him off entirely and not give him an oppurtunity to repent? Off with his fucking legs I guess.

      I know someone (that I do not care for) that joined the force to ‘be one of the good ones!’ He is in IT now. I’m doing my best to believe he meant well, realized how in over his head he was, and got the fuck out. It isn’t easy, but we won’t solve this with ‘told you so’