Officer says he and professor plan to meet again . Professor says it gives Americans time to understand race relations . Officer sits down for beers with the professor , cop who arrested him . ` Even before we sat down for the beer , I learned that the two gentlemen spent some time together listening to one another , which is a testament to them , '' the president 's statement said . Arrest this time spurred debate on race , police procedures .
Officer says he and professor plan to meet again . Professor says it gives Americans time to understand race relations . Officer sits down for beers with the professor , cop who arrested him . Arrest this time spurred debate on race , police procedures .