Say what you will, but the kid was no immediate threat and the cop showed poor judgement.
Having zero respect for authority is a threat. She would not listen to the teacher, the administrator or the officer.
What does this teach other students?
What do you propose doing? Relocate the class to another room? How long shall we concede dominance to the passive-aggressive disruptor?
Growing up, I recall kids being smacked with rulers and slammed against walls by staff for insolent, albeit non-violent, behavior - _both_ of which quickly stopped as order & deference were quickly restored.
By threatening overwhelming punishment upon staff for forcefully restoring order, disorder reigns.
Really? Tell us how it should have been handled. Specifically.
I believe you're right. The office used too much force. The question becomes, what is the right way for dealing with this type of situation? Any suggestions?
This is the dumbest meme of the hood supporters.
Next time one of Oungo's sons breaks into your living room and pees on the floor...
He's not an immediate threat; but I'd love to be there to see how you handle it.
Looking at the pattern of some of these cases, I think we need mandatory steroid testing for police, just like for pro athletes. This behavior fits the "roid rage" profile to a "T".