http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/252661/20111119/lt-john-pike-pepper-sprays-sitting-protesters.htm
The Davis Enterprise reported that the eyes of 11 protesters had to be treated with saline and two had to be hospitalized. UC Davis Assistant Professor Nathan Brown said one student was hit with so much pepper spray that he was still coughing up blood 45 minutes after the incident.
Lt. John Pike did not issue any comments or statements on the issue. After his contact information (i.e., address, phone and e-mail) were located and posted online, his phone was flooded with calls. When IBTimes tried to reach him this morning, he did not pick up his phone, and his voice mailbox was full.
His boss, UC Davis Police Chief Annette Spicuzza, who observed the events, did speak out.
She said she was “very proud” of the way her officers behaved in general, according to the Davis Enterprise.
“This was a tough scene to walk into. This was 50 people and before you knew it, it probably grew close to 200. When you encircle a group of officers that are just trying to do their jobs, it’s kinda scary,” she said.
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