Climb a tree and get a beat down from police?

[FreeFallin]

What's up Toronto, this story is from a few years ago, anybody know how it worked out?

This kid got fined, body slammed, and broke his collar bone for climbing a tree in a park and not getting down fast enough to please the cop.

https://www.thestar.com/news/crime/...him_365_for_climbing_tree_without_permit.html

 

[hatchetation]

Hmmm, hadn't heard this. Sounds like it didn't work out too well.
SIU won’t charge cop accused of assaulting man during tree climbing arrest

Reminds me of TCI's advice:

If a forest or park ranger tells you to stop climbing, be agreeable, and don’t argue. Come down as quickly and safely as possible. Politely ask the ranger to explain his or her reasons for stopping the climb. Rangers may not have time right then to discuss it, but are usually willing to make an appointment.
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Or, if you're gonna argue with the cops you might as well hold out until police negotiators arrive and you can try to bargain for cigarettes.

 

[FreeFallin]

Hmmm, hadn't heard this. Sounds like it didn't work out too well.
SIU won’t charge cop accused of assaulting man during tree climbing arrest

Reminds me of TCI's advice:

If a forest or park ranger tells you to stop climbing, be agreeable, and don’t argue. Come down as quickly and safely as possible. Politely ask the ranger to explain his or her reasons for stopping the climb. Rangers may not have time right then to discuss it, but are usually willing to make an appointment.
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Or, if you're gonna argue with the cops you might as well hold out until police negotiators arrive and you can try to bargain for cigarettes.

Hahaha, all hail the tree king! Said no one under a tree I was in ever.

 

[RajElectric]

Brantford Ontario has a similar bylaw. Stay out of public trees.