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.
> his movement could be interpreted as a movement to the officer’s firearm <
I guess we’ll have to agree to disagree on this one. If the old guy was empty-handed, I might be able to see your point. But he was holding something. And he moved his hand above the officer’s arm. Not below it, where the cop’s gun was.
And if the cop really thought that the old guy was going for his gun, why wasn’t the old guy cuffed and arrested? Why did everyone just walk on past him?
Anyway, as I see it:
Old guy: Stupid.
Cops: Too hard a shove, but no harm was meant. Hand out a few days suspension, and that’s it.