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In reply to the discussion: “It may out-Ferguson Ferguson”: Why Milwaukee’s police violence will horrify you [View all]HereSince1628
(36,063 posts)This was an example of a cop not following protocol, and that created 'a situation'.
The cop initially approached Hamilton from behind and put his arms around the just-rousted Hamilton's chest. Reportedly to begin a pat-down.
Mentally ill and homeless people are common targets of molestation, all things considered it's not too surprising that Hamilton reacted by bringing his arms down to "lock down the officer's arms".
Losing the baton was a consequence of the scuffle that ensued. It's a great example of a cop making bad decisions, and then being forced out of fear to defend his life with 14 shots from his pistol.
The cop was terminated for not following proper protocol, but the prosecutor didn't charge him because the cop felt his life was threatened.