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In reply to the discussion: Body cam footage of Rayshard Brooks' death shows calm, then chaos [View all]discntnt_irny_srcsm
(18,483 posts)What were they thinking?
He cooperated. He failed the breathalyzer test. So I see it's valid to arrest him. In most states DUI is a misdemeanor. More serious than running a light or parking in a loading zone.
IMO having both cops within arm's reach of him isn't a good idea.
I also think the situation would warrant having to call for another car. It often takes several people to restrain someone in a chemically altered state. Yes he was drunk but he may also have had other drugs in his system.
IMO if you must arrest someone who is altered/drunk with less than 3 officers present, skip the wrestling. Both cops had Tasers.
Resisting arrest is not a felony in Georgia. This is not a major crime and should never result is shooting the suspect.
'Officers, sorry that your suspect ran away. You don't get to kill him. Doesn't matter if you'd be embarrassed or laughed at.'
This was entirely due to cops loosing control.