Don't forget that by the time the tazer is employed the cops are surrounded by what is becoming a large crowd. Now chances are they aren't going to get out of hand but that is tough to assess not knowing the state of mind of all the people around and "mob mentality".
The cops needed to bring the situation under control quickly. If anything they were too patient to start with which allowed it get to the level it did.
I won't go on a long rant about it, but being a cop is a very tough job. I wouldn't want to do it. It's amazing what a rough ride cops get alot of times (no, I'm not saying they are always right).
Armchair policing is every bit as easy as armchair coaching, armchair goaltending and armchair general managing.
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