This is all a result of having so many cameras available in public now: cell phone, surveillance, etc.

Just 10 short years ago, the police would have said it was justified and created some sort of scenario to make their case. The general public would have believed it, since police are generally more trustworthy than the general public. Now, videos tell the real story.

Over the next 10-20 years, the whole environment will change. Police will be much more careful in how they apply force (as they should be), and the cameras will verify the situations where it was justified.

That’s all a good thing. Things are getting better. It’s just going to be a painful transition in the meantime.

Cameras are a good thing. It’s gonna keep people honest – both police and citizens.