Right call to fire officer for slamming girl
Re: “Slammed girl brought it on,’’ by Rick Gutierrez, Thursday:
As a former police officer who worked with the school system and dealt with children, I can tell you this police officer should be charged with assault. First of all, he had no right being in that classroom. This wasn't a crime being committed, it was a school problem. He is not a bouncer for the school, his duty is to prevent crime. Also to let young people have interaction with a police officer.
I wonder if this was the writer’s child, would his reaction be the same?
Lou Canestrino, North Myrtle Beach
This story was originally published November 2, 2015 at 8:54 AM with the headline "Right call to fire officer for slamming girl."