That might not be a bad idea.But in *this* case it must be noted that a cop isn't a brain specialist and cannot be expected to think like one...he can only be expected to take what he sees at face value.If,by chance,my hunch is correct the prosecutor would be duty-bound to refuse to prosecute.If he carries on with the prosecution than the judge is duty-bound to dismiss the charges.And if *that* doesn't happen then it's up to the jury.
I think you completely misread the posters comment.
As I saw it, the poster was indicating that it’s the cops who all need to undergo psych evaluations.
Anyone with a modicum of intellect could have handled this better that these cops did. An 84 year-old war hero deserved way better treatment than he got. Now, just like a mini-Waco, the PD is trying to figure out out to extricate themselves (and the city) from what’s coming. Just hope that they can’t “shoot, shovel and shut up” here.