[rusticgal]

Originally Posted by JerseyWins

Unlike other jobs where you're punished for a wrong procedure, a police officer's life is threatened while doing their job. All it takes is one swift move by one criminal on any given day and it could very well be the end of their life. But the way cops are being scrutinized these days for any type of force shown on the job is very questionable. In a case like George Floyd, the cop did wrong and should be punished because he just allowed George to die while he was well past getting George securely on the ground where there was no chance for escape etc.

Look at what happened with that story of the guy at the Wendy's drive thru? Two officers being very lenient and letting their guard down allowed the man to break free AND take a taser from one of them while it was TWO ON ONE. Do people not see how easy it can be for an actual criminal to get the upper hand and end up killing a cop when force isn't applied? It resulted in the man being wrongly murdered in the end during a chase but it could've all been prevented. I can't blame cops too much for showing excessive force on the job when any seemingly 'harmless person' can flip on a dime while being under the threat of arrest. If it's not an OTT cold-blooded case (like what Derek did), there is no way 'incorrect procedure' should be punished in the same way it's punished in other jobs. Also, idk about where you guys are from but when a doctor messes up on an operation it has no type of severe consequence unless it is deemed to be a reoccurred thing or something purposely done for illegal reasons. Regardless, a doctor doesn't have his life threatened at work so they should be punished more than cops for wrong procedures & mistakes at work but they are not because it is not in the public eye in the same way. It is usually not intentional in the same way cops' wrongdoings usually aren't either. It's a tough job where lives will always be lost from both cops and citizens

You make some very good points. The police have to react how they feel necessary to protect themselves and the public you cannot second guess things when you are dealing with someone who can kill you in a split second. This guy was cuffed but he was still armed. This officer did little wrong imo...restraining an armed man who was resisting...but because of the unfortunate incident with George Floyd it was uncomfortable to watch. He soon removed his knee from the side of his head when the aggressor complained. The officer was young and looked very anxious. Hopefully he will be reprimanded and retrained.
However there are bad apples in every workplace...always has been and sadly always will be...but this officer doesn’t look like one. He wasn’t smug and certainly didn’t look like he was enjoying his power...just trying to do his job.