The mentality of cops on the force pre-body cameras is hardcore. They have an impact on new recruits. So a young cop has to deal with a larger hostile public than in the past. They must deal with all the really bad criminals. And they have to deal with bullies in their own department who abuse “qualified immunity.”
To be a professional cop who obeys the law and protects and serves the public is extremely difficult. I don't know what the answer is? We need great cops but what do you with bullies in our police department that enjoy hurting people. You may need to rely on them to watch your back.
But at any rate a 65-year-old man who is tipsy and caused a low speed accident, who is handcuffed behind his back, not threatening strong and armed police officers does not deserve to have his neck broken, beaten and paralyzed for walking too slow.
For Christ sakes he was a veteran.