“You have got to be kidding me.”
Had you done the exact same thing as the cop did would you get away with it?
That’s always my litmus test for police misbehavior is whether or not their actions would be illegal if they were mere civilians.
This goes to my three requirements of law enforcement:
1. Uphold and defend the Constitution you swore to uphold and defend.
2. Obey the laws you enforce.
3. Don’t be a dick.
Three simple rules.
Your cop rule #3 encompasses a lot of stuff. So within that rule I’d put:
Leave your ego at home.
Look for ways to deescalate.
Understand that not everyone is your enemy.