[SouthernFreebird]

How smart is p*ssin off a witness BEFORE you get a statement?

[flamefront]

Right. A very 'practical' mistake. It was the criminals who have been known to be the ones intimidationg witnesses, no need for the police to join them in the act.

I almost was in favor of strong measures until I read that the officer later the next day lied about the the witness appearing inebriated. No amount of shock during a shootout can justify that. These cops are out of control and need to know it, else they encourage even more abuse in the future.