Even though the defendant obviously broke the law, there is absolutely no excuse for excessive force. I know that it is hard to control your emotions, but when working with the general public, controlling your emotions is a must.

I work in the criminal justice field directly with criminals (from minor misdemeanants to serious felony offenders). I have been called every name in the book, have had physical threats, as well as deputies holding inmates back from physically harming me. As mad as I get from the name calling, threats, etc., I know I must maintain my professionalism. I had to learn that I am just as responsible for my actions (or reactions) as the inmates/defendants are for theirs.

Too many law enforcement officials are using their emotions as excuses for their irrationale behavior.