Umpire Tackles Fan
 

"Country Boy" Streaker Home Run At Camden Yards - YouTube

Jeff Kellogg deserves a bonus for this but will be suspended.

Why? I suppose he should have left it to the security officers. But where were they?

Rita

The Baltimore PD has been told not to attempt to go after people like this. They are to just form a circle around them until they tire out. That is why this is the 4th streaker they've had on the field there in less than 15 games.

As far as why he will get suspended, MLB has told those on the field that they don't want them taking such actions.

Wrong - MLB will NOT be doing anything to Kellogg - the man has a BS in Criminology for one thing. Second, if anything, they are probably getting tired of the poor security at Camden Yards.

There is no "Poor Security" at Camden Yards. Seem like you know alot about the MLB crew, so speak about that, but since you don't know anything about the BPD perhaps you should keep quiet on that subject.

Incorrect.
When a tresspasser runs on the field, the Officers in the lower decks go to the rail at the field level. The 2 Officers working the field and the 2 in the dugouts walk toward the tresspasser and make the arrest. If he tries to get off the field the lower deck officers are waiting for him. That way we arent on ESPN looking like this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8jph...eature=related

OK I'll bite, please explain the logic trail on this one.

Perhaps only Players and Umpires with degrees in C.J. can take police action??

Or get a cameo on one of the many CSI programs.

Getting a degree in Criminal Justice doesn't imply you're capable of tackling a subject. If he'd completed POST, I'll agree with you.

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I thought streakers were supposed to be naked. This guy didn't even know how to streak correctly.

That way you're just on ESPN looking like you don't care and are lax on security.

How long have you been in law enforcement?
If you haven't, then ill give your remarks the same attention that I give the "know nothing about baseball "daddys that I hear thru the fence when I'm officiating.
Police work and Umpire work are similar in one fashion.....people that know nothing about either, think they know how to do it better.

Well said. My nomination for quote of the year

Mr. Kellog will probably receive a reprimand from MLB. Umpires have been told not to get physically involved in these situations for the sake of safety and liability. I doubt he will be suspended unless he repeats this action.

Do not participate in apprehension.
 

Perhaps an attendant's comment in the visiting clubhouse and umpires dressing room will suffice.
Orioles Streaker Slides Home, Tackled by Ump - 4/27/2012 - YouTube
Instructions should be easy to follow.

Sorry, not biting. You don't have to have ever worked in law enforcement to notice when laws aren't being enforced. Comparing disinterested parties, like myself, to biased fanatics may make you feel better about your work, but it's a false comparison.

Perception is reality (particularly when someone is deciding whether they should commit minor disturbances) and the perception you are clearly generating is that field invasions will be tolerated.

Beyond that, you're putting the players and umpires at risk if one of these loons turns out to actually be dangerous. What's stopping the hoodlum from running up to a player/umpire and striking them in the face or breaking an arm while security leisurely strolls to the scene?

What would stop anyone from attacking a player at any stadium? The 2 Officers on the field or the 1 in each dugout? Between innings there are several more (since the majority of these cases happen then), but you can't litter the field with Cops during the game, MLB won't allow it.
Anyone could sprint on the field and hit a player or Umpire, before the first cop could intercept. (But that happens all the time, doesnt it?)
When one tries to speak intelligently on subjects they know little about, it has the opposite affect, my friend.

Yes, anyone can sprint onto the field and cause trouble. In Baltimore, you can apparently walk up and do the same.

Come show us how to do it smartass.

Bad Boys, Bad boys, whatchoo gonna do when JR12 come for you? :)

But,

What if the shortstop Reggie Jackson is controlled by an evil maniac, and attempts to kill the Queen on England during the seventh inning stretch using a weapon hidden under second base....

Lol @ Steve and John.

Ask Tom Gamboa about being attacked by disturbed fans. Well, they were White Sox fans so that may be redundant.

Still, I don't want to see an umpire take matters into his own hands. The clown is rumored to be lawyering up according to one of the sports talk shows.

Let the turd get a lawyer. The Umpire did nothing wrong. He only held him for police. Here's the knucklehead!!!

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/mar...0,929374.story

Fourth time this year already, & we're only one month into the season? Whatever their plan is, it isn't working very well. Time to reevaluate.

If the intruder actually attacks a player or umpire then they can defent themselves.

But the intruder is just running around "being seen" then let security handle it.

Especially if your boss says that's what you're supposed to do.

Perhaps it'so many this year because the SA office didn't prosecute the Batman guy on opening day. They said they didn't prosecute him because of a "miscommunication" in their office. I dont think there are usually 4 in a year. But if they want to get more Cops to cover every possible entrance to the field I'll take the overtime$$$.
Every tresspasser gets arrested, no citations. They go to Baltimores Central Booking, where even if only for 12-24 hrs, it's not a pleasent place.
Even Morganna "The Kissing Bandit" got arrested when she ran on the field and kissed Cal Ripken, Jr.
The Cops made a great tackle on Opening Day!!!

No charges for Orioles' Opening Day field jumper - baltimoresun.com