Ok we are not the sheriff trying to cover her arse, so any common sense person can see that the video appears to be excessive force. i have no idea what the woman is alleged to have done but going back to the main topic.
1.the US supreme court says i am obligated to provide identification to law enforcement. which would likely include the little pamplet i keep on the applicable laws for OC in WA state.
2.my supervisory training kicks in and says the way i approach somebody sets the tone for the encounter, be polite.
Further reaction depends on the officers behavior. rather i request the presence of a shift supervisor, or i directly contact a friend who is WSP, or have a pleasant conversation it's all a "what if" situation.
