I hope those kids that attacked the officer were arrested and are prosecuted to the full extent of the law. If they are under 18, I hope their parents are charged also for not having taught their children to have respect for authority.

Thanks for the info.

Why do people always blame the police. If you follow authorities orders it will be a calm end result. Police arent the ones causing the chaos. Have some respect towards them, they sre out there keeping our community safe.

not to say police deserve to be attacked but neither are children or anyone.People should trust police but around here you call for help and you get harassed. Dont get me wrong they are more then willing to help people who are in the upper class but for the rest of us its rude and disrespect seems to be all you get from this police force

Oh my God! The police are doing too much! They're out of control....
Oh my God! the police aren't doing enough...They're lazy and overpaid.
Oh my God, the police don't stand a chance, on the street or here in the "Barfosphere..."

People blame the police, because they are a scapegoat. Police deal with the slugs in life who were not raised properly. While most of us were sleeping safely in our beds, these drunk minors were taking law enforcement officers off the street. Where are the parents of these kids? Where did they get the alcohol? There are approximately 80,000 people in Livermore, last night 79,970 of us were left unprotected because of these irresponsible young adults. And all 80,000 of us will be less protected tonight because one of our officer's is now off work.

If people held themselves accountable for their actions, this city would be a better place to live.

A sad day for the city when drunken kids decide they will obey the laws if it suits them. Not a huge surprise on Lambaren, though these things can happen anywhere, except they dont. If these kids turn out to be running with our local gangs, the city needs to get busy and call in ICE.

These comments make me seriously sick. We have lived in Livermore for 11 years and have never had a problem with an officer. The police here do the best they can to keep our streets safe for our children. In the last 5 years livermore has seen some questionable youth move to our city and they have no respect for anyone, not there parents, people in authority and they seem to do what they can to attack police. Where were the parents of the 17yr old who attacked the officer, where were the parents of the other kids at this party? The parents of each minor should be charged! Let the cops do their jobs and teach your kids to respect the officers who are just trying to keep livermore safe for everyone!

There was one beligerent 17 year old, who by the way, is not taller nor heavier than any police officer. The police appear to have lost control of the situation and in an attempt to find that control, the officers that came over to help the officer in the confrontation decided to physically restrain, hit with batons, sit on and handcuff any child/adult they saw, including the ones walking down the street leaving the party as they had been asked to do. When this happened, I am sure the kids/adults that were being pulled in to this mess were defending themselves as they had not done anything wrong. There were, for a fact, children hit and punch and physically restrained by officers that had not been offending any laws and those were released once the officers began communicating with each other but the damage was done. Shame on a 17 year old for attacking an officer and shame on the officers for not knowing how to control a situation, where there were no weapons, an innocent people were physically abused.

Police brutality, the Livermore police are the most ignorant cops I've ever delt with. I was at the party, why doesn't this article mention that the kid got beat up by six cops and is in the hospital right now?

I agree with Jane, I have heard to many times when young adults are more than respectful to officers but in return the officers treats them as if they are trash yelling at them not telling their parents the truth of what happened, the youth see the police as individuals who disrespect the law they are sworn to protect

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All information we have right now is based on police and a neighbor's report. If anyone was at the party and would like to provide further information feel free to e-mail me at kristofer.noceda@patch.com Thanks

So from the updated article we can see that the original responder tried to arrest the drunken minor, at that time he was punched by that person AND attacked from behind by his older brother, who then choked and punched the officer. I think the officer showed unbelievable restraint, as clearly there was a gang like atmosphere, he was dealing with two individuals who according to witnesses were hitting and choking the officer. Clearly this officer's safety was in danger, and yet he refrained from lethal AND non lethal forms of weaponery. Those young adults are very lucky.

"The LPOA is concerned that these attacks on our officers will continue as the number of police officers employed in our city continues to decrease."

Last I checked with the city managers office, no officers have been laid off. Leaves no credibility to the Police Officers Association

Cin, you sound like a Livermore cop.

People blaming the officers are sick individuals and are probably the type who would do something similar. Sadly, I am in the age range of the two juvenile idiots and in my honest opinion, if you are attacking an officer, they should have been beat with a Batton. Clearly the parents were not around to correctly punish them- at least someone finally did! I hope they are tried as adults and to the full extent.

As a 40 year resident of Livermore and coming from a family originally from Livermore I can honestly say I have NEVER had any problems with LPD. I can't see how people can honestly stick up for people who first of all commited a crime by getting drunk to begin with let alone attacking an officer. The parents should be ashame of themselves for raising their children in this manner.

I honestly find what you, Mike said, very prejudice and offensive. "Not a huge surprise on Lambaren"? "If these kids turn out to be running with our local gangs, the city needs to get busy and call ICE"?? Are you serious. These things do happen everywhere; haven't you been up to date with the things happening in town and/or the states? It's not only on this side of town or chestnut, if that's what you or anybody else thinks. Also, what makes you think these kids are mexican? Because I know that obviously crossed your mind. Well guess what? They're not. I know who Adrian is and I can tell you he is a natural born citizen. As well as alot of these kids who believe to be in gangs; alot of them were born here and more than half arent even Mexican. They're just kids and just like a lot of people think, the parents need to step up and take control!

Also, people need to realize that not everything, crime or violence, that goes on is gang related. It seems to be one of the first things that comes to mind to a lot of adults, especially the police. That just gives those kids more fame. Quit assuming and get to the bottom of things instead of creating more crime and violence.

It disgusts me that some people think it is ok to assualt a police officer. They are here to protect the community. I have lived here for 15 year and have never had a bad expirence with LPD. They have always been helpful and respectful no matter what the situation. You need to give respect to get respect

This isn't the first time Adrian has started a fight at a party and last time he got way out of control.. I think he will learn his lesson this time! He has anger issue and cant control his drinking. Just a thought.

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Adrian was sober at this party. So the judgement on him needs to stop. There are two sides to every story, right and wrong.

LPD is fantastic. Here's a thought, don't be a troublemaker and you won't get into trouble. Wow, now THAT'S a no brainer. Kids are very lucky the officers didn't use more (deadly) force. Maybe they will next time. WHO is bringing up these kids to have no respect FOR ANYONE??? I'm so sick of you.

Thank you loyal Livermore mom. How do we "like" that?

Hey remr5. Look up "there" in the dictionary. If you're going to have a constructive a-r-g-u-m-e-n-t you may want to brush up on your grammar. Try some e-d-u-c-a-t-i-o-n in general. It may help your case.

Thanks Ice. It's pretty obvious who was at the party and/or who knows someone that was at the party by way of their answers in defense. It sickens me that ANYONE would side with the attack of Law Enforcement by punks. Yes, that's all you are - punks. No respect for anyone, anything, especially yourself. You are of no benefit to society. If you grew up in unfortunate circumstances, I'm sorry and wished you would reach out for help to better yourself, not become worse. If you want to hurt yourself, then go ahead. But leave everyone else alone. This town, or any town doesn't need your misery. But if you WANT a better life, then the community is here for you! YOU CHOOSE!

I'm sorry about what happened to the police officer & the boy who attacked him made the wrong desicion. However, what about the kids watching that got hit with Batons an shoved because they were watching?? This article needs to address the violence by police on innocent bystanders. They let the situation get out of control and they tried to fix it using excessive force! THAT is just as much as an issue as the policeman being attacked.

I've been to parties in Livermore as big as this one where the cops show up and yes they may be loud with what they say but hey, wouldn't you be if theres around 100 people drunk at a party at 1:30 in the am, but they don't come out with batons ready and violent, something had to happen in order for this to escalate like it did

Remr5, were you being sarcastic in the other post? Mocking these idiots? If so, I'm totally on board with you! We live in a disgraceful world when/if there is regret for such an honorable job. I'm sorry

I grew up here, there are parties, house parties. There were house parties every weekend we never had any big problems. Kids in this town are great kids. Now if you go downtown, how many cops are downtown every weekend because of these adults. WOW great example these drunken adults are, might be these adults need some thumping. How many cops are dedicated to just down town every weekend looks to be about 4. Why dedicate 4 cops to just getting to know these great kids of our city have some dialogue find out where the parties are, make sure they are safe too. These kids need a little help becoming adults. We don't want them to turn out like the adults we have downtown. AND grow up to need to be policed.

I'll tell you what, LN, when I was underage partying it up at 1:30am & the police showed up we all RAN like the dickens. We didn't stick around to watch a fight or anything else.

All of you are rediculous. I was at that party, it just got out of hand fast. The location of the house has nothing to do with who was there. Just a bunch of us just graduated high school, none of us are "gang bangers" like I said the party got out of control for a minute but then in was fine. The police where being extremely aggressive with people who weren't even doing anything, yes in this situation he should not have got on the officer but still don't judge the situation when none of you even know who was there or what happened.

too bad the police didnt kick sum ass after this. That neighborhood is the ghetto

I think people should stop blaming the poor parents for their kids actions. Parents do the best they can to raise their children right. What is a parent to do, chain their kids at home so they won't go out and party? As a parent you set bounderies and curfews for your kids and you expect them to obey your rules but that's all you could do. You can't judge a parent for their kids irresponsiblities and bad judgement.

We've updated the article to include new information from 1) a resident of the home who hosted the party and 2) a statement from police re: claims that excessive force was used.

You're just kids, Fread? It just got out of hand? There were 100 people there!! How about if you stop and think that the police were called by numerous people and just last week an officer was assaulted while doing his job. They don't know who you are when they get there. They get to an out of control situation and are supposed to what .... stop and ask some out of control mob what's going on? You just got out of high school? You have no business drinking in the first place. You're lucky you all weren't arrested.

Next time I suggest you THINK before you have a house party that will get out of control and someone... ANYONE.... gets hurt.

It's interesting to read the anti cop Occupy useless anarchists comments in here!! What should've been done here is the way the Indian Police control crowds in India. 1st a Sadeghy (Sikh) Sergeant on Horseback with his Regiment high step into the mob after only 1 warning to disperse, then if the horses don't make the hooligans disperse, the proper use of bras tipped dundas are used to subdue the really unenlightened fools of the mob...

Round 2 tonight?!?!?!?

Daniel Potts knows what he's talking about

When they roll up on you in the park, do you think they have a clue who you are or what you're doing? Are they supposed to walk up to you "Hey, what's going on?" and you pull a gun on them? This was 100 people, not some 10 person party. The people there are lucky there wasn't more force by the police. People need to learn some respect for authority. And I'm not saying that every cop is a good one, so don't start on that. There are plenty of jerks, I know that. But how anyone can look at this situation and blame the LPD is beyond me. Underage kids were drinking, they attacked a police officer and broke his leg. Don't see anything there that is right.

Where is the respect? And why was there underage drinking? That usually does not mix.... As a warriors watch rider I will stand by our Police, Fire, Emt, and all our service members ...God Bless and prayers out to the hurt officer..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-Kjf74_hOk&feature=related

This may explain why Livermore residents have a fear of the police. Notice the officer in the bright coat draw his firearm from his holster. Scary/Threatening much? Especially when the gentleman claims to comply and obviously has no rounds in his firearm. Also is it really a necessary and viable option to have THREE patrol cars on scene with a man who has not broken any laws in the first place?
People who worry about their safety are not at fault for thinking that.

Thanks Mike. You're obviously right.

So here we have a situation where the police are considerably outnumbered and have to get things under control quickly. Those beligerant partiers are lucky they didn't do it by breaking heads, and the people who attacked the police officer should have been sent to the hospital before going to jail. As to the Rick Hammer and remr idiots, do us all a favor and move to some place far away, you don't deserve to be here. Maybe Cuba would be a good place for you, I'm sure your freedoms would be protected there.

The Livermore police harass the people they are supposed to work for all the time. They are very well known for going on "fishing trips" and trying to intimidate private citizens into forfeiting their fourth amendment rights. The Livermore police also gladly enforce unconstitutional legislation on a daily basis. The above video is a good example.

This particular officer might not have deserved to get his leg broken, but the public disgust with the department comes from somewhere.

@Mike 1. That video was 2011 as it says directly beneath the video. Just so you know, open carry of unloaded firearms in places other than public lands is illegal. Also, you may "open carry" long guns. 2. You are obviously not connecting the dots here. What I am pointing out is the link here between the way the acted in this situation and the way they would presumably act in an elevated situation. 3. I guarantee you would not be happy-go-lucky if I walked up to you with a loaded Glock in my hand while you stood there defenseless.

What a loser.

I played pong with Adrian and he wasn't drinking I had to drink all the beer at least when I was with him I never saw him drink anything

He should have shot them. This is ridiculous. These *kids* need to be punished. I am sickened by this story.

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I can't believe how many of you are defending those kids. First I can't even imagine what it is like to be a police officer today nor why anyone would even want to be one, the put there life on the line every day and for what, a community like ours who says these nasty things about them??? But I bet you will call them when you need help??? If those underage kids had not been drinking/fighting non of this would have happened, (and you Mr Hammer or what ever your name is if you didn't get into trouble then the police would not bother you either). The police are the same pretty much in most cities and you may always have a bad apple here and there just as you do with teachers, mechanics ect... but think about the job an officer has each time he pulls over a car he has no idea when he walks up to that window, or for that matter when he gets a call to go to a house party he has no idea if there is a gun a knife, now a days you just don't know...... No it doesn't give them the right to just beat people down but I think you can understand why they need to be a bit more defensive especially when they are very out numbered. I just ask put yourself in there shoes..... The other thing teens are more out of control now then they were 10-20 years ago.....

Well Mr. Hammer again if you have such a big problem with the LPD you should get out of our town! They LPD are just doing what they are paid to do ..which is to protect our city so if you can't appreciate them putting their life on the lines then again..MOVE!!! These kids are lucky they didn't use a gun on there ass!

Hammer....LPD doesn't pull people over at random and just for the hell of it...the driver has to have done something wrong or the officer has to see something amiss. like a bad registration tag, broken tail light, something...but LPD is NOT LAPD

Hammer....tell you what....I'll call my buddy who IS an officer, and I'll tell him you are so unhappy with LPD's services, and I'm sure he'll escort your sorry ass out of this fine city...QUIT COMPLAINING, or MOVE!

Cops in Livermore are some nocks they gave me a ticket when I was riding a scooter home from football practice

I grew up in Livermore and never had issues with the police. I use to go to these house parties and I have to say we were up to no good which is why I never allowed my kids to go to house parties as teens. Under age drinking and drugs.....at 1:30 these kids had to of known that the party would get busted. And the kid that jumped the officer from behind is 19 and at that age I'm pretty sure you would know that is wrong. I have not run into a bad officer in Livermore, not saying there isn't as they are given a lot of authority and it wouldn't surprise me if a few may have a hard time with learning to manage this. However, we as citizens have to comply with them even if they behave with arrogance or risk the consequence. With all that's going on in this community it seems the police have there hands full. I choose to behave respectfully even if someone including and officer falls short of my expectation and I expect the same from my kids. If there ever were to be a problem I would take it up with the courts.

Seems to me that the LPD PIO goes to great length to tell us batons were not used and frankly WHY WEREN'T THEY?? These criminal acts should be met with severe push back. These jerks need to know they, not the police will go to the hospital when they attack the police.

The 19 year old is going to get considerable jail time and the 17 year probably will be charged as an adult. Rightfully so.

This Adrian guy is a sorry excuse for a man. Not only do you attack an officer but you do it from behind where he can't see you? Good move tough guy. Now you'll be the one getting it from behind.

I seriously can't believe all of the crap im reading. Whatever happened to respect? I read a comment that said " what are parents to do" Wake up. Take responsibality for your children. If there out past curfew, go find them. If they ask to go to a party, verify that there will not be drugs and drinking. Parents need to step up and monitor their children. What the heck is the matter with you people? We need to respect our police. Maybe if parents would step up and actually be parents and set a good example for our kids, we would not be having this discussion. There are many programs and classes out there to help parents learn to moniter their kids and keep them out of trouble. We as parents need to supervise our kids. Wake up people stop blaming our police. What happened to that officer is a total disgrace. It is heartbreaking to think that anyone would blame the police. By the way drinking is illegal for anyone under 21. If your child has issues with drugs or drinking, get them help. Don't sit back and watch you child selfdestruct. Be a parent!!

If the police could "swing" their batons at these idiots like they should and not be second guessed by a bunch of back benchers like the ones that post here, I bet there'd be less attacks. Personally, he would have been 100% justified using deadly force. 1 vs 10 and they're trying to choke him out? One less dirtbag in Livermore won't hurt anyone's feelings except the other dirtbags'. And who cares how they feel?

I hope the police officer makes a speedy recovery. This kind of incident is to be expected because Livermore along with Dublin and Pleasanton are sandwiched between two crime infested cities Oakland and Tracy (Meth capital of the East Bay). Highway 580 which connects all these communities is bascially a transportation corridor of crime. Highway 580 is a preview of what will happen when BART extends to Livermore another potential corridor for crime. Another problem people must consider is the legalization of marijuana for medicinal use. More people will be on a marijuana high along with drugs and alcohol. If this doesn't embolden further crminal activity than I do not know what will! The lousy economy also has to be factored into the cause of criminal activity. These are the times were living in!

The article states that there were mulitple calls about a fight/disturbance. The police were not out looking to harass these people. If they want to gather and drink etc, they should learn to control themselves and not become a public neusance. Also, From the article it is my understanding that there was underage drinking at a party at this home. Will the owners/renters of this home be held responsible?
How old are the owners/renters? Were there adults that weren't home or was this a home of young adults hosting a parting where underaged friends were present? One resident said he just moved in and they are students @ Las Positas College. I would like to know if they receiving funds, and grants that enable them live in this home where they host parties for underage youth? Yes, this may just be a party gone haywire, but from the description of the youths at this party, the atmosphere and attitude, I think it is much more. We can't tolerate this at all. Wasn't it last week an officer was assaulted with bricks in the same area?

I see all these comments about what happened to the officer, yet I don't hear about how the boy that was being arrested got beat half the death by the police, or did I hear about how the police locked down the street and began beating the individuals that were not involved in the fight with the officer, watching the video can really change your opinion and can drastically change the story.

I am a staff member at GHS, these boys that did this have been a problem for a long time. Thugs if you ask me. I find it very hard to believe that the police were in any way out of line. They have always acted like degenerates and been defiant. If it's not one thing, its another with them. Always causing problems and are usually around trouble. Hopefully they are forced to suffer the consequences of their serious crime.

Let's look at this simply by the following events which were illegal to even have the police pay a visit.
1. The party goers got loud, a neighbor called
2. There were underage drinkers - under 21, you are knowingly breaking a law.
3. There was a party goer that had way too much to drink, public intoxication, underage as well perhaps?
If any of the above didn't happen, please correct me, but these are the reasons the police came to the house in the first place. All which are illegal and warrant a call. So the police came, and all those who were any of the above were at fault. We need to stop pointing blame at the police, they enforce the rules, if rules aren't broken, they don't visit. So in the end, the party goers are at fault, plain and simple! Please teach our society to respect the rules, the enforcers and our neighbors!

@TrueRealist.....you had me laughing out loud with your last sentence. But seriously, you nailed it, plain and simple.
@ GHS teach.....thank you for the confirmation about the character of these kids. Just living up to their reputation of punks.
To the rest of you defending these idiots, get a life. One with respect and courage. You all sound like a bunch of crybabies who have been "harassed" by LPD at one point or another. Bottom line, they don't harass people who don't deserve it. If you are a good citizen and care about your community and have no problem with authority - they leave you alone. And actually they are very helpful and generous with support when asked. But if you are shady and are acting shady - you bet your butt I want them rolling up on you to find out whats going on. LPD is there to protect me and my family FROM YOU!

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Never question authority it is very bad,.Ask Mao se tung.HA! I think ALL of you are immature idiots.Makes me watch my back around you monkeys.

By these comments it's obvious to see where the kids get their violent behavior from, honestly you are talking about teenagers, can't anyone be an adult and just say that what they did was wrong and leave it at that.... Or just not say anything at all, I can't wait for the day where one of you, your kids, grand kids, nieces, or nephews runs into problems with law enforcement or something similar and everyone is attacking you or your family saying how awful of a person they are, it won't feel too great will it. Now I know nobody is perfect, all of us commenting aren't (even though I'm getting the impression by what some of you are saying you think you are) all of these comments are demonstrating the EXACT behavior why there was fighting at this party you are all teaching your children it's okay be be like you, Call others names and acting like you know all behind your computer, this is bullying, just the same as fighting. If you believe the police are amazing here then that's great for you, but being someone who was able to witness the brutal acts towards innocent (40-50 max and 20-30 max when the fighting broke out) people trying to get away from violence, I have to respectfully disagree. This site is NOT a reliable source for information, it's just like a tabloid posting the story from hearsay and relying on quotes from people who weren't even there. The majority of these comments are a joke, I'm honestly embarrassed that some of you live (continued...)

Amen DG

Part of police training is command and control. When an officer is placed into a situation such as this, it is imperative for his/her safety, as well as the safety of all involved, that he/she obtains and keeps command and control. Most officers that get killed or injured do so because they failed to follow their basic training. They are not required to meet force with equal force, but are trained to use the proper judgement in deciding the appropriate response. Are there officers who abuse their authority? Yes, just like politicians, military personnel, corporate managers, teachers, and anyone else in a position of authority. Point is, cops are human. They also have placed themselves in a position where their lives are put in danger everyday to keep the rest of us safe. How many of you are willing to do the same?

Actually--DG is wrong. Very wrong. The fact that these individuals are "kids" does not justify the behavior or make it any less wrong. These "kids" hurt another human being in a situaton in which they had absolutely no right to do so. If other officers had not been there, these "kids" might have killled someone. Both sides are not wrong here."The police responded to a complaint call and found dozens of underage people drinking, and that is against the law.

Most "kids" do not assault police officers. Most "kids" do not get in trouble with the law, suspended from school, get in fights, or commit acts of vandalism.

I know these "kids." They are totally disrespecful boys. They think that they can get away with anything they want to. Thier parents have spoiled and enabled them and never held them accountable. Most of their friends that I am aware of are also disrespectful.

In fact, "how they are punished" is everyone's business since a crime like this is a crime against the community; against all of us.

Question: Are these boys your son? You sound as if you are the parent of boys like this.

It sucks this is open for comment. Too many cases of people getting bold behind a computer screen. Right or Wrong, leave it to the court. All the adults attacking the kids over comments makes them look childish and attacking the cops over comments doesn't do anything. Let it be.

What the hell is wrong with people who think it is okay to beat and choke someone police officer or not!? It's one thing to beat your average citizen and another to assault a police officer who is clearly armed. I hope the officer gets well soon and the scum who attacked him go to jail. Have fun getting your salad tossed in the Pen dirtbags!

Here is some facts that those of you defending those who attacked the officer and those who hosted the party might be interested in....
Dallas Miller (the host of the party) was ARRESTED last night for breaking into one residents home and then as she watched and called the police, he checked several vehicles to look for items to steal and then entered another neighbors garage! He was caught in the act, INSIDE SOMEONE'S garage that he had broken into, by the officers.

Arrested for burglary (a felony) and possession of stolen property (another felony)

Just the facts, nothing but the facts.

These kids should have been shot by the officer. He probably didnt because they were kids. I hope they go to jail for a long long time...... Livermore gov. needs to stop worring about funding for roads and needs more police officers. They have needed them for quite some time. I hope those kids go to jail for a very long time.

Did you know that the current total number of sworn officers in Livermore is the same as it was over 15 years ago? Yet the city has grown by thousands. Those guys don't stand a chance with the conditions they work in. The world is getting more violent and more and more people feel its ok to challenge the police. The city council needs to look at reality and fill the spots left vacated by several recent retirements. The police are way understaffed and expected to do too much. The gang team has been taken away and the narcotics team has been taken away. How can we expect them to be able to protect us when they aren't protected by local government?
Instead of slamming the police, we should all go to the city council meetings and demand answers! Why are we paying for police services yet the city is not providing the police department with the necessary personnel? Don't make your voice "heard" here. Maybe a hundred people read all these comments. Make your voice heard to city council.

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I lived in Livermore for 30 years before leaving for a more peaceful life in rural Northern California. I think Steve Lanes above comment has merit. I am in no way defending the actions of a out of control underage party, and assaulting a office has its just consequences, but do know in my 30 years of living in Livermore that some of the officers were far from sainthood and way to aggressive. If you live in Livermore and never have had any police contact or experiences you can't just blindly support your local police. There are and have been offensive officers on the force over the last 20 years, and tails of discusting conduct on duty and past rookie initiation parties with unbelievable activities during those parties told of by reliable sources . The outcome of this paticular police call may lean heavily on the actions of the underage party attendants but also could have been esculated by the actions of your police department, but in no way justify assaulting police even if they helped to inflame the situation. Sadly Livermore is now far different from the sleepy little town I moved to in 1973 and left from in 2003.

I do not know this particular situation, but I do know it is a fact that livermore police do make bad judgement calls time to time, and to make judgement on one side of the story and to go along and blame the parents is completely ignorant. Just a few months ago some children in my neighborhood 7-11 years old had guns pulled on them by Livermore police and where yelled at to stay down on the ground and had to do so for over 5 minutes, because te cops thought they were hunting deer, when the children where only playing. Is that not too excessive? Should parents be blamed for their children playing? These kids will now grow up with negative feelings towards police as they have been traumatized by the experience. Mind you all, this was on Hanson road, not rincon, so neighborhood does not matter. You should all get your facts before making judgement on someone's family. It's really none of my business what happens to these kids, nore do I care. But I am saying this to all those judging and going as far to say these kids are in a gang and should be shot. These comments are racist and naive.

A permit for these large parties should be required as they lead to teens drinking, drug use, and violence. They disturb the neighborhoods and bring in undesirable persons who take advantage of the noise and confusion. I had a neighbor who had a couple of these noisy parties and went over to have them lower the music. The kids were mostly respectfull except for one or two but it didn't quiet down till 3 am. I warned them I would call police next time. There were a few break-ins on our street in the following months stealing from sheds and homes as well as vandalism. The parents also play loud music, left gas in open containers on the driveway's. They rent and have 4 families living in a litlle 1200 sq ft. home. They have 7 or 8 cars . Their kids are respectfull and friendly but not all their friends are. The owners and parents should be made responsible for the teenagers acts .

The police have a very tough job and it seems that as this town grows, they are getting more overwhelmed. we have seen gangs come in from Hayward and drug arrests are on the rise.
Having said that I also know that they can also go overboard. I know Adrian quite well and from what many witnesses say he never jumped on the officer or struck the officer. He isnt the type of person to cause trouble and in fact was trying to stop the situation. After all of this settles down, and the truth comes out on both sides, I think you will see that charges are dissmissed or lowered.
Were there a number of drunk underage kids in a group? YES! Did some of them get rowdy and loud? Yes! But in the chaos an officer fell down and broke his leg. Not a great situation for all involved. But reading an article, a statement from the police and casting judgement is just as wrong. let the courts work it out, and if people are guilty let them do time.
The parents are not to be blamed. Our Nice Liberal laws have taken away parents rights to do anything so let the offenders (The teenagers) pay for their sins. As far as Adrian goes, he is a great kid, who doesnt deserve what is happening to him. If you dont know him, then you dont have a right to attack him just from an article.

An officer "fell down and broke his leg"? He "is a great kid"? Wow! talking about spin. John-you may have a second career in politics, the way you turned this whole story on it's head.

The chance that an honest story will be given by the alleged perpetrators or witnesses is about as likely as winning the lottery.

@JR... Judging? Yes he broke his leg, lol that is not a judgement call. Was the kid hurt? well by the looks of his picture he does have obvious black eyes, so I'd say he got a little hurt. But like I said, I DO NOT know this particular situation OR what happened. I only put out the FACTS that livermore police have made mistakes and have gone way over board before. I dont know if that happened in this situation or not, but every one continued to act as though these police do no such wrong, when in fact they have. That was my only intent. NOT to judge this case. Yes, putting your hands on a cop is dumb. Like others have said, truth will come out and the kids will or will not serve their rightful time. But thats not my busines if they do or do not go to jail. It IS my business as a Livermore resident to see and understand that the police have made mistakes in the past. That is all.

Dear Livermoreresident. Please check your facts before telling others to do so. Hansen Rd. is not patrolled be LPD. That is unincorporated Alameda County. That means it is patrolled by CHP and the Sheriffs office. The officers involved in the incident you brought up weren't LPD.
Also, was making 7-11 year olds WITH GUNS in hand lay on the ground excessive? You didn't say there was any actual use of force? They made the lay down... Probably for everyone's safety. Have you not seen the news stories of young children shooting others? Even accidentally shooting themselves, their siblings, or their friends? Or what if the kid turns towards the officer not thinking about the fact that he has a gun in his hand? Are the cops supposed to believe (totally unfounded) that 11 year olds don't shoot people? Do they take that chance?
If that's your neighborhood then you would also realize there are many homes in that area. Many with children. Were the cops supposed to ignore the potential safety risk to those people just so junior didn't have to be inconvenienced and made to lay on the ground?
It's amazing how people think these days! You are complaining about how people with LOADED GUNS in public were treated because they were forced to lay on the ground!
5 minutes? Was that what your child (who has a great sense of time in stressful situations) who told you that? And even if it was... They had to lay down! Poor kids! How did they ever survive such abuse of power!?!? Come on!

Also the 5'7 125 lb 17 year old had to spend a good amount of time in the hospital from his beating from a total of 6 officers at the end of the situation. Batons included. Stop these power hungry imbusals. Quit defending them because they have a badge. Not all cops are good. Livermore has its fair share I shady officers and it's about time we take care of them.

Do you think ghost is the beginning of Gge end?

Do you think this is the beginning or the end?

Truth teller, to tell you the truth I don't see a very bright future for u sport

Anonymous, those were very intelligent comments. Have the police take a month off and see how well behaved people of your same opinions act. You say F the police? Have fun with that! YOU have no reason to respect the police? The police have NO REASON to respect you... But they do anyways!

Truth teller how dumb are you? I don't mean to get negative on here but you read my words COMPLETELY wrong! You have no right to call your self a truth teller. First of all, the children I talked about did not have guns. What are you smoking? They were playing around, with sticks or something I believe. The Livermore police were called by another neighbor believing they were teenagers with now and arrows hunting deer. The LIVERMORE police showed up, drew their guns at the children, and yelled at them to get down on the ground. These children had to stay on the ground for a five minute period and had to have guns in their faces. Hanson road is patrolled by Livermore police constantly. This is my neighborhood so I would know. The police drive down the street just to patrol about once a week or more, not chp. You just be confused with 84 or Buena vista. And these children were not my children, the parents sent letters to everyone in the neighborhood to inform them of te incident. You are no truth teller at all. Change your name.