The main reason for the police department’s policy allowing the knee hold is the threat to arresting officers from bystanders. It enables the cop to keep one or both hands free in case of further confrontation. Usually that relates more to multiple suspects, automobile passengers/accomplices, etc., than shit-stirring onlookers - but it still applies. The defense attorneys need to make this point more clearly.
thanks for the clarification. much appreciated. so much info apparently does not make it into the MSM coverage.
That’s the unspeakable truth.