An honest cop
by digby
This fellow was actually lucky to have only endured a lot of swearing and a slap in the face. He could have been shot through with 50,000 volt of electricity instead and dropped to the ground on his face which happens every day and nobody gives a damn because it’s so “harmless.”
The reason this video is so powerful is because the police officer actually talks to the subject honestly and shows him his true attitude. A lot of cops just pull out the taser, apply electrochock and that’s the end of that: instant compliance.
This guy really is an honest cop:
Asked if he would have handled the matter the same way again, Glans said he would, but not if he knew it was being filmed. He acknowledged that he did not know the incident was being videotaped…