(09-10-2024, 04:04 PM)jagibelieve Wrote: In this situation Hill was very wrong and is lucky that he didn't have to go to jail.  He acted like he was "entitled" based on his job.

One of the most fundamental lessons that a police officer learns about doing traffic stops is being able to see hands.  That is not only for an officer's safety, but also for the safety of persons in the vehicle.  Refusing to roll the window down is just Hill feeling like he is entitled and "above" law enforcement.

Had he started reaching into a console or glove compartment where the officer can't see the hands might get perceived as a threat to the officer.  The officer doesn't know if he is reaching for his vehicle registration or a weapon, especially if he refused to roll his tinted window down.  Getting him out of the car and detaining him was the right thing to do since he refused to comply and was "combative" towards the officer.

Hill knew he was traveling 20 mph over the speed limit in a congested area. This is before the game with other traffic and pedestrians. He was endangering others.He knew he was wrong to do this. You can hear on the body cam him say just give me my ticket and let's go.  If he had left his window rolled down that is exactly what would have happened. He chose not to. If this had been any of us we would have gone to jail.

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