Several black law enforcement organizations on Friday called out the city’s police unions over their handling of the Eric Garner case.
They gathered outside the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association headquarters in Lower Manhattan to blast both them and the sergeants’ union for quickly coming to the defense of the officers involved in Garner’s arrest.
They say it is wrong to say officers did not use a chokehold when cell phone video shows otherwise.
Garner died last month on Staten Island as police tried to arrest him for selling untaxed cigarettes.
They are also calling out PBA President Pat Lynch for criticizing the city Medical Examiner after Garner’s death was ruled a homicide.
“It’s ludicrous for Pat Lynch – a long time police officer – to declare that that officer did not used an unauthorized tactic which is a chokehold,” said Noel leader of 100 Blacks in Law Enforcement Who Care.
“Not one time did I have training that told me to come behind somebody, jump on their neck, put all my weight on him and drag him to the ground,” said Corey Pegues of the Law Enforcement Alliance.
In response, Lynch said he supports their right to express their opinion but is standing by the officers involved.
In a statement he added, “We are not apologetic for the vehement defense of our members and our strong opposition to the rush to judgment in the tragic death of Mr. Garner.”
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