I can understand the LEO statement that he didn't feel safe with someone behind him given these type of situations.
My sympathy ends there when he proceeds to act like a fascist jerk and arrest the woman for not snapping to his attention and immediately obeying his orders. His buddy had the perp from the traffic stop already under arrest and in the car. I have no idea why the perp was stopped, but the fact that he was released to concentrate on what sounds like a petite woman videotaping indicates the charge probably wasn't all that serious.
There are obviously incomplete facts shown on the videotape. I'd have to know them before passing a final judgment on the cops. But based on the videotape alone, they were clearly over the top.
I’d say it is a bad thing every time in this situation.
Law Enforcement Code of Ethics
As a Law Enforcement Officer, my fundamental duty is to serve
mankind; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against
deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful
against violence or disorder; and to respect the Constitutional rights of all
men to liberty, equality and justice.
I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all; maintain
courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn, or ridicule; develop
self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in
thought and deed in both my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in
obeying the laws of the land and the regulations of my department.
Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided in me in
my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in
the performance of my duty.
I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices,
animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise
for crime and the relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law
courteously and appropriately without fear of favor, malice or ill will, never
employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities.
I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I
accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of the
police service. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals,
dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession...law enforcement.