Nice try, but the homeowner did not "swing" his golf club at anyone...
In addition, this was not a situation where it was "You" alone, without a dozen helmeted, heavily armed paramilitary police.
Apples and oranges...
They could have easily pepper sprayed and tased this guy...
I apologize: I am not willing to sign up or sign in to prove I am over 18, so I can’t see the video.
I shall amend my statement a bit. If I perceive that someone is about to swing a club... The only issue for a jury is whether my split second response was “reasonable.” As you have seen the video, I may have to defer to your judgment.
If the officer had any way to articulate a reasonable fear of assault, it all follows. Again, the ultimate fault for this lies with the decision to enter this way - it is bound to set up “miscommunication” or hasty and deadly decision making.
These things just should not be done unless life is already on the line. Evidence is not worth it, IMHO. If you think someone will flush it, drop something in the clean out valve, or better yet, get them some other way, leaving yourself free to gather evidence at your leisure. Can’t get it after all. Too bad, try harder next time, life is of more value.
Just thinkin’ out loud.
Merry new year