Pepper-spray cop works his way through art history

"Lt. John Pike, the U.C. Davis campus police officer who pepper-sprayed passive student protesters, is popping up in some of the world’s most famous paintings as part of an Internet meme intended to shame him for his actions.
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The images are a cheeky way of fighting back against what students say was an unwarranted use of forceful policing tactics. The university has defended Pike’s actions, though he and two other police officers have been suspended pending an investigation."  [Read Full Article]

Published by:  The Washington Post
On:  11/21/11
Website:  http://www.washingtonpost.com

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