Pc Walking Case Study

INTRODUCTION:
This case involves the suspect being in violation of PC 148(a)(1)-Resisting/Delaying a Peace Officer and PC 404.6(a)-Incite crowd to commit acts of force or violence.
LOCATION DESCRIPTION:
This incident occurred in front of 1036 Summit Avenue.

INVESTIGATION:

On 05-27-16 at approximately 1719 hours, I was working uniformed patrol with Officer Harrell #3441. Dispatch advised a group of five to six male Blacks were yelling “Bloods” in front of the location. Based on my training and experience, the above location in known for gang members of the Pasadena Denver Lane gang (PDL) to live and visit. PDL gang members are commonly known to carry concealed firearms, weapons and contraband. There have also been several shootings in the

I blocked in the vehicle in order to prevent the driver from leaving the area pending further investigation.

I exited my unit and approached the passenger side of the Chevrolet Impala. I instructed the three male Blacks to place their hands up (later identified as front passenger Suspect Tremayne Davis, rear passenger Dijon Gray and driver Germaine Buchanan). Jackson and Buchanan complied with my instructions and placed their hands up. Suspect Davis yelled, “Fuck you, you have not right to stop us.” I immediately recognized Davis as a PDL gang member.

I looked inside the vehicle and saw that Suspect Davis tucked his right hand along the inner passenger side door and out of my view. Davis also had his left hand out of view. I was unable to determine if Davis was reaching for a firearm or any other type of weapon. I upholstered my firearm and held it at a low ready along my right side. I also activated my patrol unit’s Watch Guard Camera (unit #30). Davis continued yelling, “Fuck you, Motherfucker, don’t point that fucking gun at me. Do you know who I

I saw the individuals using their cellular telephones to record the incident. The individuals were also yelling and using incoherent profanity toward Officer Harrell and I. Davis actions were exciting the crowd in violation of PC 404.6(a)-Incite crowd to commit acts of force or violence.

I holstered my duty weapon and proceeded to take Davis out of the vehicle in order to isolate him and prevent any additional incitement with the crowd. I opened the front passenger door and placed Davis’ right hand in a rear wrist lock. I then instructed Davis to exit the vehicle, which he complied. Davis continued yelling, “Fuck you, motherfucker, stop twisting my wrist!” I handcuffed and detained Davis pending further investigation. The handcuffs were double