Note in the video that the auto thief “put up her dukes” as the deputy is entering the cell.
He’s not required to wait to be punched before he uses force.
Try selling that to someone who isn’t young and naive. I’ve been on the wrong side of the bars far too many times and have never seen such bad behavior from any “former” cop. In fact I’m usually on the other side of these arguments giving the cop the benifit of a doubt. The idiot that behaved like that is done.
Her arms are cross because that is a protective stance, a fear reaction.
Her hands come up because his hand comes through the doorway and is arching up at the same time he’s aiming to kick her knee, she was likely protecting her face/eyes.
You let anyone come at you with their hands aimed at your face and see if you don’t try to protect your eyes.
This happen to a child of mine, I go to prison for life.