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Concerning: Harvey Briggs video that was posted on August 11, 2020.
Officer Briggs is on administrative leave. Please show the evidence in the video that Officer Briggs ripped off Golden’s mask. There is none. The protestors at OUR Capitol have been there day and night for THREE MONTHS. Why hasn’t this situation been put under control? These officers are harassed and threatened while being videoed, just waiting for a reaction to be “caught” on film. These “Peaceful” protestors threaten to rape officers’ children, burn their homes down, and call them 100x daily on their state issued phones to harass them. Governor, you don’t want the citizens to handle this situation, because it WILL get ugly.
Observations on the video:
This video has been tampered with and is a lie.
Evidence:
Andrew Golden yells “what the fuck!” at 1:42 something to just after 1:43. https://ibb.co/0BmdGzd
Right here (1:43) we can't see Officer Briggs’ elbow (the frame cuts off at the end of his sleeve) but we can see the shoulder (top left). Golden is a little taller than the officer so to grab the mask his elbow would need to be at or above chest level. Judging from the shoulder, it isn't.
Also, at 1:43 we see the following: https://ibb.co/WxBD1XN
His arm is very clearly below his shoulder in this pic (this can't be more than 2 to 3 tenths of a second later tops). In fact, his hand appears to be at his waist level.
Here at 1:44, the elbow is bent, and the hand is well below his chest (appears to be at waist level). https://ibb.co/rswJjsY
So, Officer Briggs would have had to reach up, grab the mask, toss it and then put his arm down below his waist in well under 0.8 second.
Also notice that the camera remained remarkably stable when the alleged mask ripping occurred.
Watch the video again and freeze frame it between 1:42 and 1:44. Officer Briggs would need superhuman speed to rip the mask off, toss it and put his hands back down by his waist. In fact, we never even see the officer’s hands move that time.
Also notice how Golden is able to film the mask landing by the tree. This mask ripping incident apparently occurred in under 0.8 seconds, but Golden was able to instantaneously track the mask with his camera and capture it before it even hits the ground.
At 1:46 you see Officer Briggs foot walking away at least 5 feet away. At 1:48 he is about 10 feet away.
There was editing in this video between 1:42 and 1:48. There seems to be a time lapse and inaccurate monologue.
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Reached 500 supporters
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I never imagined this would gain so much traction when I first hit publish. It is truly humbling to see so many people looking closer at what actually happened here. This momentum belongs entirely to the people who took the time to dig into the details themselves.
Reached 100 supporters
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14 Comments
In my opinion there is no evidence supporting Officer Briggs ripping the mask off. Reinstate him.
I am confident that if he lost his cool enough to rip the mask off, he wouldn’t have walked away as calmly as he did and let the world know that the guy was lying. He should be reinstated. And these people need to be sent back to where they came from or locked up! Why have these officers been tested for over 3 months? What the heck is wrong with the mayor? Or the governor? Make it stop!
The officer didn't maintain social distancing and exposed the citizen to the unnecessary risk of covid infection while not wearing a mask himself. It's not just about the mask. This officer does not have the temperment to serve. He abused his discretion, has a poor understanding of what "impeding" means, and generally doesn't recognize the rights of citizens to be left alone. Termination is appropriate.
Everyone who signed this petition should write a letter to Jeff Long, Commissioner of TN Safety and Homeland Security. He fired this innocent state trooper who was trying to diffuse a situation. Yet the instagator/ troublemaker is stirring up more trouble.
why did he get into the Camera citizens face his like that and not wearing a Mask in a position to lead by example? O could careless about language these COPS have to know they have to stay above the BS and stay professional.....CAMERAS are everywhere and thats good with me as citizens filming Cops. Cops should have the Training to keep their Cool and stay professional....that Cop Briggs had a terrible day and needs training simple as that Anger management...had no CAMERA been on scene Officer Briggs was ready to pounce and was bitter about something...as if something to Hide??
To me looked like solid pink mask on ground man was wearing red an white mask.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
Concerning: Harvey Briggs video that was posted on August 11, 2020.
Officer Briggs is on administrative leave. Please show the evidence in the video that Officer Briggs ripped off Golden’s mask. There is none. The protestors at OUR Capitol have been there day and night for THREE MONTHS. Why hasn’t this situation been put under control? These officers are harassed and threatened while being videoed, just waiting for a reaction to be “caught” on film. These “Peaceful” protestors threaten to rape officers’ children, burn their homes down, and call them 100x daily on their state issued phones to harass them. Governor, you don’t want the citizens to handle this situation, because it WILL get ugly.
Observations on the video:
This video has been tampered with and is a lie.
Evidence:
Andrew Golden yells “what the fuck!” at 1:42 something to just after 1:43. https://ibb.co/0BmdGzd
Right here (1:43) we can't see Officer Briggs’ elbow (the frame cuts off at the end of his sleeve) but we can see the shoulder (top left). Golden is a little taller than the officer so to grab the mask his elbow would need to be at or above chest level. Judging from the shoulder, it isn't.
Also, at 1:43 we see the following: https://ibb.co/WxBD1XN
His arm is very clearly below his shoulder in this pic (this can't be more than 2 to 3 tenths of a second later tops). In fact, his hand appears to be at his waist level.
Here at 1:44, the elbow is bent, and the hand is well below his chest (appears to be at waist level). https://ibb.co/rswJjsY
So, Officer Briggs would have had to reach up, grab the mask, toss it and then put his arm down below his waist in well under 0.8 second.
Also notice that the camera remained remarkably stable when the alleged mask ripping occurred.
Watch the video again and freeze frame it between 1:42 and 1:44. Officer Briggs would need superhuman speed to rip the mask off, toss it and put his hands back down by his waist. In fact, we never even see the officer’s hands move that time.
Also notice how Golden is able to film the mask landing by the tree. This mask ripping incident apparently occurred in under 0.8 seconds, but Golden was able to instantaneously track the mask with his camera and capture it before it even hits the ground.
At 1:46 you see Officer Briggs foot walking away at least 5 feet away. At 1:48 he is about 10 feet away.
There was editing in this video between 1:42 and 1:48. There seems to be a time lapse and inaccurate monologue.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
August 17, 2020
August 15, 2020
I never imagined this would gain so much traction when I first hit publish. It is truly humbling to see so many people looking closer at what actually happened here. This momentum belongs entirely to the people who took the time to dig into the details themselves.
Reached 100 supporters
August 15, 2020
14 Comments
The situation should have been taken care of three months ago. The officers have showed more patience than anyone can imagine. The officers are to protect public property as well as keep the peace. This has not been a peaceful demonstration--the protesters have tried everything in the book to cause the officers to respond. The mayor has failed to support the officers. These thugs should be arrested and prosecuted for their actions.
In my opinion there is no evidence supporting Officer Briggs ripping the mask off. Reinstate him.
I am confident that if he lost his cool enough to rip the mask off, he wouldn’t have walked away as calmly as he did and let the world know that the guy was lying. He should be reinstated. And these people need to be sent back to where they came from or locked up! Why have these officers been tested for over 3 months? What the heck is wrong with the mayor? Or the governor? Make it stop!
The officer didn't maintain social distancing and exposed the citizen to the unnecessary risk of covid infection while not wearing a mask himself. It's not just about the mask. This officer does not have the temperment to serve. He abused his discretion, has a poor understanding of what "impeding" means, and generally doesn't recognize the rights of citizens to be left alone. Termination is appropriate.
Everyone who signed this petition should write a letter to Jeff Long, Commissioner of TN Safety and Homeland Security. He fired this innocent state trooper who was trying to diffuse a situation. Yet the instagator/ troublemaker is stirring up more trouble.
why did he get into the Camera citizens face his like that and not wearing a Mask in a position to lead by example? O could careless about language these COPS have to know they have to stay above the BS and stay professional.....CAMERAS are everywhere and thats good with me as citizens filming Cops. Cops should have the Training to keep their Cool and stay professional....that Cop Briggs had a terrible day and needs training simple as that Anger management...had no CAMERA been on scene Officer Briggs was ready to pounce and was bitter about something...as if something to Hide??
To me looked like solid pink mask on ground man was wearing red an white mask.
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The situation should have been taken care of three months ago. The officers have showed more patience than anyone can imagine. The officers are to protect public property as well as keep the peace. This has not been a peaceful demonstration--the protesters have tried everything in the book to cause the officers to respond. The mayor has failed to support the officers. These thugs should be arrested and prosecuted for their actions.