I know nothing about the training of police officers. That being said, if police are not trained in hand to hand combat to be able to protect themselves and subdue / submit others, then I think this is point numero uno that needs to be addressed. It is completely unacceptable for the logic diagram to be
- Taser
- If taser fails and subject is resisting, draw weapon
- If subject will not lie down and is doing anything to make cops feel like they’re retrieving a lethal weapon - then shoot them
That logic doesn’t work because “doing anything” is far too wide a gap to merit someone losing their life.
If cops are no trained to kick someone’s ass that needs it kicked, that’s the issue right there.