bk613 -“He had several other officers assisting him including Officer Thao who was between him and the people on the side walk.”
He’s responsible for own Safety. He can rely on s/o else, if there is enough PD there. I guess he thought there wasn’t. And I agree, because there was a total of 6 & 2 left.
“Yes, he needed to be aware of his surroundings at all times but he could have (and should have) spared 10 seconds to make sure Floyd was ok.”
WHY DO YOU KEEP REPEATING? I Answered that already.
“IDK , he’ll have to explain that in court.”
“There is no rule or protocol that requires them to keep a suspect handcuffed and pinned on the floor until EMS arrives.”
That’s your Mistake. If a person is Arrested, Not just Detained, they are under the PD’s or Jail’s custody.
What you witnessed in your career, is that it depends on the situation.
If they feel just watching him is enough, that’s what they’ll do.
If they feel they must do more, like Total Restraint, then that’s what they’ll do!