Technically, he might be able to say he as “following procedure”... but, this incident NEVER needed to happen the way it did. First of all... there’s a money-grabbing speed trap. EVERYONE knows that when they see it, and can relate.
Second... this is a fine example of a PUNK with a badge on a serious power trip. Most people have encountered that a time or two as well.
As the final blow for this schmuck, the whole country has been getting a steady diet of “tasers kill” stories.. So, we ALL know, they can be dangerous.
In NO WAY, was this smart-ass driver ever a serious threat to this cop. All that was needed, was some explanation of what the signature was for. This cop was just lazy, angry and/or nervous. All are bad in a cop.
I bet the UHP is on the Defensive... they’d better get ready for a LOT more scrutiny. This is going to make people angry. This guy might be a good person, and normally a nice guy... but he doesn't need to be a Highway Patrolman.
And, here’s another question I have:
Just HOW did this video get posted on YouTube? Is that normal for Highway Patrol video to be posted?
Does someone IN the UHP not like this guy too much?
Just wondering.....