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Chris Chris Chris......I have a nice scar on my left leg from an armed inmate....I did not even have a confrontation with the guy. I think your statement was a bit unfair and completely bias.

I saw the video and initially felt that the officer went a little far. That said, I was not there and do not know the details that surround the incident. Was there a knife on the ground she was threatening to grab? Was she a physical threat? Maybe the officer felt that she was going to hurt him?
I worked in a Maximum security prison setting in Texas for seven years and most of the time.....you can guide someone by the back of the arm and get them to comply. A firm grip and steady tone is a good weapon.
I realize this is not always the case and maybe it wasn't with the lady in the video. I just have mixed emotions about any assault on a citizen because a macho thinks they didn't obey their command quickly enough. I worked with guys that did just that and it never impressed me.
The Officer knows what is right and hopefully he made a decision that was not fueled by macho crap, but a level headed attempt to maintain officer and public safety.
Guys......I am not anti-cop.....but I am anti-abuse of power.