I’m not going to comment on the legality of this because I’m no lawyer and my SOP/statute knowledge is rusty, but here’s my insider info I can state with certainty:
Large cops doing quick takedowns like this are respected/valued by cops because they end (potential) fights quickly.
The proper, ideal takedown for a resisting subject is called a “bent-wrist takedown,” which looks a lot like an Aikido takedown known as “ikkyō ura.”
Generally speaking, an improper takedown like this is going to be decided with the following sequence:
Was it legal? (If so, skip reviews of the technique or injury to the subject) (Believe it or not, other than big picture influence on legislators, unions have no effect here other than paying for a defense attorney)
Was it within SOP/training? (This is where the technique gets picked apart and - if there’s a union - the union rep steps in to defend the accused)
The only hope of a negative outcome for this officer is Step 1, as Step 2 is almost certainly going to not result in adverse action for him.
I’m not going to comment on the legality of this because I’m no lawyer and my SOP/statute knowledge is rusty, but here’s my insider info I can state with certainty:
Large cops doing quick takedowns like this are respected/valued by cops because they end (potential) fights quickly.
The proper, ideal takedown for a resisting subject is called a “bent-wrist takedown,” which looks a lot like an Aikido takedown known as “ikkyō ura.”
Generally speaking, an improper takedown like this is going to be decided with the following sequence:
Was it legal? (If so, skip reviews of the technique or injury to the subject) (Believe it or not, other than big picture influence on legislators, unions have no effect here other than paying for a defense attorney)
Was it within SOP/training? (This is where the technique gets picked apart and - if there’s a union - the union rep steps in to defend the accused)
The only hope of a negative outcome for this officer is Step 1, as Step 2 is almost certainly going to not result in adverse action for him.