What caused that NYPD cop to push that guy off the bike in the Critical Mass Bike Ride event?

Question

I'm completely befuddled as to what could have possibly caused that NYPD cop to suddenly and violently push that bike rider off his bike during the Critical Mass Bike Ride event. The news and youtube just show the very moment that the cop pushed the rider off the bike. But I'm wondering what if anything happened prior to this that may have caused the cop to do this? The rider didn't look like he was doing anything wrong and didn't look like he was going to run over the cop. So what suddenly triggered this cop to do what he did? I would like to hear from police officers or people from law enforcement who might have a better understanding and could shed more light on this issue from the officer's perspective. Thanks.

Answer 1

The cop was being a bully and he obviously did not like the idea that people were demonstrating.  You might say the cop reached his own critical mass.  Hey, even cops have their bad days, but no one ever seems to understand that.

Answer 2

There is no reason for an officer of the law to behave in such a manner in this situation. If this individual was acting illegally then procedure must be followed. There are laws in this town that apply to citizens and police alike that I'm sure do not include violent attack and whipping. I believe in this case the officer in question took the role of judge, jury and executioner.

My advice to this officer and all of the NYPD: Give the guy a ticket if he deserves it and be done with it. Don't take out all of your aggression on one individual.

Answer 3

Stress I guess. But darn, he killed the guy.