[grand wazoo]

Yes they are, but they don't need a court trial to legally use force.

But any suspect is afforded the presumption of innocence and force should only be applied as necessary. Not as was used in this case.

This cop should be in jail for many, many years.

[Moonman62]

But any suspect is afforded the presumption of innocence and force should only be applied as necessary.

Really? Please cite a statute or a police training manual where a suspect that flees and has been identified by a witness as being involved in a violent crime is presumed innocent.