With officer-involved shooting cases involving Terence Crutcher and Philando Castile still in the news, it comes at no surprise that African-American men and women may feel uncomfortable being pulled over.
On Thursday former NFL standout Roddy White tweeted about his most recent experience with law enforcement.
The former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver knew he was in the wrong and was prepared to receive a ticket when an armed police officer approached his car—with his gun allegedly drawn.
White says he was confused and afraid for his life.
So I just got pulled over for speeding and my tag expired so I got 2 tickets which I wasn’t complaining about I gladly excepted them
— Roddy White (@roddywhiteTV) November 16, 2016
But what I had a problem with is officer Kirby of the dekalb county police department bag #1970 I’m going to have to report this man
— Roddy White (@roddywhiteTV) November 16, 2016
This officer got out his car and immediately unbutton his his strap on his gun and put his hand on his gun and came to my car wit his hand
— Roddy White (@roddywhiteTV) November 16, 2016
On his gun like I was going to do something to him so I asked him why he had his hand on his gun the man said it was police procedure
— Roddy White (@roddywhiteTV) November 16, 2016
So I said really and he said no it’s my procedure I than asked him why do u think I want to hurt you and he had no response I than said
— Roddy White (@roddywhiteTV) November 16, 2016
It’s cops like you that makes this world a very ugly place its a good thing I already had all my information to give him or I could’ve died
— Roddy White (@roddywhiteTV) November 16, 2016
On a routine traffic stop cause if u stopping me for speeding I don’t see a reason to grab your gun
— Roddy White (@roddywhiteTV) November 16, 2016
But I am going to report officer Kirby for his action it may save the next black man’s life
— Roddy White (@roddywhiteTV) November 16, 2016
White plans to report Officer Kirby for his overuse of force.
