Hmmmm ..?? I’ve never seen a holding cell where the cop is in it with the perp.
You’re right I didn’t watch the video .. I’m doing research for a book, and I was just checking the latest news.
But, even if they were in the same room - I believe the kid would have been in handcuffs .. and that certainly would have restrained him from being able to help the cop .. and besides, if you’re the perp, you don’t want to be anywhere near the guy .. just so you won’t be accused of doing something to him.
Most likely they were both in a processing area. It’s locked but it allows you to fingerprint the perp and take mugshots. Taking them in and out of a cell is a pain so you just secure the entire room. Perp is handcuffed until you need to fingerprint. Cop usually locks his gun in a locker before entering the room, and help is always just a yell away. Which is why the cops got there so quick once the perp started yelling and kicking the door.