The cop poured the ashes onto the hood of the car & then brushed them onto the ground after seeing is wasn't drugs? Why in the world would he do that? How did he even know the guy had a anything inside the cross necklace? Crazy.
Why do they Taser 9-year-olds?
Same answer. Unfortunately, many cops have an "us vs. them" attitude these days. In some ways, I don't blame them, in others.....
You will notice that this guy is no longer actively on the force, although he still does "undercover" work.
Not saying that I have this opinion, but some people are beginning to wonder whether it's putting on the gun and badge that turns cops into punks; or whether it is the punk in some people that makes them want to put on the gun and badge.
The cop had a fine case of Drug Warrior Attitude. When Congress gives you a special exemption from Constitutional rihts of the accused, plus carte blanche to steal private assets without due process whenever you feel like it, this kind of thing is going to happen.