(06-14-2020, 11:48 AM)JagNGeorgia Wrote: There were two officers when the taser was taken. 

What I saw was taser dependency. Some cops get into a mindset that they have to use it during a fight, and it ultimately led to them trying to use it as they’re getting punched. They should’ve been punching him as he’s punching them. The taser is ineffective up close anyway.

They really should have secured his upper body first, but I think they were trying to do it without having any appearance of excessive force. If they punch the guy, they are all over the news for punching a black man who just committed a DUI. Loosely bear hugging a guy isn't going to stop him. There were so many positions they could have used to control him, but they just didn't do it. Cops need to be trained in BJJ or similar if they can't use a taser, they get fired, charged, and sued if they use force, etc. Let them break some arm, legs, or put someone to sleep if they resist.

It's a terrible situation because cops can't do what they need to arrest someone who is resisting now. I'm waiting for APD to just walk away for a day or 2 if this continues or the union doesn't have the cop's back. They cannot do their job now.

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