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Monday, September 17, 2007
When customers attack!
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
An off-duty Clayton County police officer trying to detain a shoplifter was ignored and assaulted when she requested assistance from the public, according to recent news reports.
Officer Sue Bennett was shopping at Wal-Mart on Jonesboro Road when a cashier called out to a woman attempting to leave without paying for merchandise. When the woman refused to stop or show employees a receipt, Bennett got involved.
Bennett flashed her badge and identified herself as she caught up to the woman. After some tussling, the cop gained control and started to dial 911 on a cellphone.
The alleged shoplifter took this opportunity to bolt. Bennett gave chase, catching the woman at the door and a fight erupted between them.
As customers and Wal-Mart employees gathered, Bennett again identified herself and asked for help from the spectators. Not one person came to her aid. Instead, some customers decided to assist the thief by pulling Bennett’s hair and holding her down.
The suspect bit Bennett on the arm before escaping, and is still at large. Had Bennett remained “off-duty” and done nothing, she probably would be vilified for not getting involved and accused of not caring about Clayton and/or it’s citizens.
Officer Bennett has resided in, and served Clayton county for two years. Even more impressive, she was recently promoted as the first female member of the SWAT team.
What does this say about security at the Morrow Wal-Mart? If a police officer can get attacked on their premises and receive no assistance, that doesn’t bode well for the rest of us. Let’s also pray the dormant attitude of those who did nothing to help represent the minority.
Could you stand by, watch someone get assaulted, and do absolutely nothing? Will you continue to patronize this Wal-Mart?
If you have any information on this case, please call (770) 477-3631, and thank you to Officer Bennett for going above and beyond!
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