> But the push was not intended to harm him. <
I think the cops were in the wrong here. But I certainly agree with you. No harm was intended.
By the way, a nightstick held horizontally can be used - with gentle pressure - to move someone out of the way. I wonder why that wasn’t done.
The man really seemed very unstable. There was something wrong with his balance. A normal person would not have fallen like that.
Absolutely disagree with you.
Re-watch the video.
Watch the old guys right hand. What is he doing with his phone? He points it at one officer first, and then touches the second officer with it.
A couple of things come to mind. The first is he is trying to “spoof” his radio or phone. Second is that his movement could be interpreted as a movement to the officer’s firearm.
That is going to get you a sharp stick in the gut.
The cop was following his training. And it’s common training.