On Wednesday, former NFL wide receiver Roddy White had an uncomfortable encounter with a police officer that he documented on Twitter.
While driving around, White was pulled over and received two tickets, one for speeding and one for having expired tags on his vehicle. However, the citations weren’t what bothered White. As he detailed, the officer approaching with his hand on his gun did not sit well with the four-time Pro Bowler.
So I just got pulled over for speeding and my tag expired so I got 2 tickets which I wasn't complaining about I gladly excepted them
— Roddy White (@roddywhiteTV) November 16, 2016
But what I had a problem with is officer Kirby of the dekalb county police department bag #1970 I'm going to have to report this man
— Roddy White (@roddywhiteTV) November 16, 2016
This officer got out his car and immediately unbutton his his strap on his gun and put his hand on his gun and came to my car wit his hand
— Roddy White (@roddywhiteTV) November 16, 2016
On his gun like I was going to do something to him so I asked him why he had his hand on his gun the man said it was police procedure
— Roddy White (@roddywhiteTV) November 16, 2016
So I said really and he said no it's my procedure I than asked him why do u think I want to hurt you and he had no response I than said
— Roddy White (@roddywhiteTV) November 16, 2016
It's cops like you that makes this world a very ugly place its a good thing I already had all my information to give him or I could've died
— Roddy White (@roddywhiteTV) November 16, 2016
On a routine traffic stop cause if u stopping me for speeding I don't see a reason to grab your gun
— Roddy White (@roddywhiteTV) November 16, 2016
But I am going to report officer Kirby for his action it may save the next black man's life
— Roddy White (@roddywhiteTV) November 16, 2016
Thankfully, White’s encounter ended without incident.
White was released by the Falcons earlier this year after 11 seasons with the team. He’s currently the franchise’s all-time leader in receptions (808), receiving yards (10,863), and receiving touchdowns (63).
