Here is the problem, every police officer in America is trained to use that technique.
Its the training that needs to change not the cops
Quoting: Jake You are incorrect. As a former officer myself I can honestly say that I never received ANY training like that to restrain any subject/suspect.
When were you trained? I’ve heard many ex and current cops talk about the training changed after Rodney King to more of a smother technique and are starting to see breathing problems for suspects using this smother technique.
And if this isn’t taught then why can I turn on any episode of Cops and see cops with their knees in peoples backs? I’ve seen countless people on their faces, arms out wide surrendering, only to have cops bum rush them and jump on their backs. Completely unnecessary but I’ve seen it countless times. Knees in necks, upper back, lower back. This is absolutely being taught.
Btw, Mr ex cop, in your opinion, was it the guy everyone blames for the death with his knee in Floyd’s neck that killed him? Or was it the cop that had both knees in George’s back?
PS. Until we see the whole video, it’s been cut, showing George resisting we won’t have the whole picture. Just my opinion, but if your resisting arrest and fighting the cops, and it takes more cops to rush in and subdue you I’m not going to have any energy to find personal outrage at the outcome. Stop fighting, stop resisting, get in the damn car, live to fight another day.
