You are correct, I was wrong. Add that to the picture I had in my mind from the time, it was a clearly asian officer. This guy looks neither Jewish nor Asian, but is clearly a “redneck” who has been a problem for LA authorities for a while, read above link.
I’m not sure the officer has been much of a problem, but it’s irrelevant, Gibson’s behavior, for which he has apologized, was the issue. And I’ve no reason to believe he is insincere. I recall that at the time media said that Gibson was a police supporter, and knew many of the officers at that particular station/sub station. If true, he might have known the officer was Jewish. In my mind hurling insults at a known Jewish officer is very different that simply hurling invectives at Jews. In terms of motivation. Shouldn’t have any relevance to the new film.