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In reply to the discussion: Tasered woman now brain dead [View all]Kellerfeller
(397 posts)The Backlash Cometh: If he had tackled her, she would have had a chance to buffer the fall with her cuffed hands.
The Backlash Cometh: Nobody would support a taser over a conventional tackling.
And then there is the "grab her" crowd
SunSeeker: He obviously just did not want to bother to run and grab her.
Noiretextatique: he didn't even have to tackle her she weighs 100lbs...all he had to do was grab her.
Kurmudgeon: Maybe the cop would have been better to just chase after her and grab her then?
Fortunately we have someone with a clue as well:
Snake Alchemist: "You ever try to restrain someone who is trying run purposefully into a busy road? Would have been much better to just throw a baton toward her legs, or maybe shoot her in the ankle."
As Snake points out, trying to capture a 100 lb person who is intent on getting away from you is not as easy as you seem to think.
Even you said they should have just let her run and then they probably would be able to catch up with her. Granted, if she had caused an accident, hurt herself, or even gotten away because she's a great runner, you would still blame the police, right?