[thefactor]

years of experience with the media? do you actually believe all they write? in my line of work (police officer) we are taught by the experienced officers that there are always 3 sides to every story: one person's side, the other person's side, and the truth.

[SUSSA]

I don't believe everything the media prints. Nor do I believe every cop always tells the truth.

In this case, I think they over reacted and are covering their butts. I have no doubt that the student was ill-mannered, but that doesn't mean the cops should commit battery on him.