Oops, you’re right. So it’s door #2: he got lax. That is really bad for a 14-year veteran and I feel stupid that I didn’t retain that when I read the article a day ago (the content of the video is a lot more focused on). If he can’t do better than that after 14 years then by all means can him.
As for all the screaming about suing the department into oblivion, no way. Good luck showing damages in civil court.
That's what the whole publicity campaign is about. They know the civil action is a long shot, so they're trying to scare the state into a settlement. They may discover they've just hardened their attitude with this ploy, though.
“As for all the screaming about suing the department into oblivion, no way. Good luck showing damages in civil court.”
Doesn’t really have to show damages. All he has to show a jury is that the officer used excessive force and put his life in danger. I’m sure there’ll be a discussion on civil rights.
I doubt it goes to court. UHP will pay out a tidy sum for the reckless actions of this trooper, IMO.