Copying over a comment (by commenter Shawn Allen) from the video, because I think he makes some good points:
“I can’t form an opinion based on the limited stuff I saw; I definitely know that there’s plenty of abusive cops but things I hate about a good portion of these types of videos:
1)It’s always someone who has been previously resisting & not wanting to obey simple commands
2)Usually someone drunk and/or on drugs or mentally unstable
3)Video does not capture everything in context but the part of the “beat down”
Definitely need more of those wearable cams on cops nowadays!”
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We also need to understand that cops do not know whether or not someone is armed, or if they’ve murdered/raped/beaten multiple people, when they arrive on scene. They DO need to take precautions, and I would argue that a cop deserves more protection than a violent criminal.
That being said, based only on the limited material shown on this (admittedly) very disturbing video, it most certainly looks like the cops went beyond what was necessary to get the job done. The man apparently had a broken arm, loose teeth, etc. and was in pain. He might not have been able to roll onto his stomach due to his injuries.
I agree with NSR regarding the need for a LOT of training in how to de-escalate a situation. It is very clear that, in many situations, cops do indeed make a bad situation much worse.
