MIAMI LODGE

F R A T E R N A L thO R D E R O F P O L I C E
710 Southwest 12 Avenue. Miami, Florida 33130
Phone (305) 854-5019
Ortiz@fopmiami.com

Javier Ortiz

Thomas Reyes

PRESIDENT

SECRETARY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 8, 2015
Re: Media Release False Allegations By Brian White & His Mother
Dear members of the media and our community:
The media is creative in capturing stories to make it appear an us vs. them (police against the
community) mentality by placing a mans mother on television so the common citizen could maybe relate
to their matter. The fact of the matter is that Defendant Whites mother wasnt there. Most mothers want
to believe their children are angels. People make mistakes. On July 2nd, her adult son made an unfortunate
mistake. Defendant Brian White was physically fighting with Miami Police Officers after participating as
a passenger in a high speed pursuit. Our Miami Police Officers utilized an appropriate level of force to
gain control of him.
Even though the driver had led police on a high speed chase, he made the right decision and complied
with orders by our police officers when the vehicle stopped. The driver chose to comply. Ms. Whites son
chose not to comply and fought police. The fact that the driver suffered no injuries proves to a reasonable
person that our officers were level headed and professional even after dealing with a very stressful and
dangerous incident.
As for the video, using physical force on anyone will never show to be attractive or pretty. The video
clearly shows Defendant White struggling with police while the driver gave up peacefully and followed
police directives.
The public has the right to live in a safe community. Our law enforcement officers have the right to
protect themselves when a member of the community decides to become violent. The Miami Fraternal
Order of Police supports the actions of these police officers and thanks them for protecting our
community.
Sincerely,

Javier Ortiz
Lieutenant Javier Ortiz, President
Miami Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #20

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