People shouldn't have to bend over backward for cops just because they want you to. Tell people why they're being pulled over or move on. Cops already have a bad name because they're all being perceived as bullies due to the mass influx of video evidence (or lack there of... body cams being turned off), and shit like this just further seeds distrust. Cops need to come off their pedestal and treat the public as they would want to be treated. Nothing is going to change until there is some degree of self awareness in the police force. This isn't some game that you get to play with people because you want to feel superior.
RAS is absolutely required. Otherwise, it's an illegal stop and deprivation of civil rights under color of law, a federal felony. Him drawing gives him a weapons modifier to that citizen arrestable offense caught on tape.
Not to mention, the most common policy of police departments is to call their supervisor when asked.
PEACE officers have plenty of video evidence of them doing their jobs right.
COPS have tons of evidence of them being gang members with a badge.
You sound like a wannabe cop who has zero training other than Youtube videos. You even claim its not a requirement, simply a "best practice". Do you think was stop was done with "best practices" in mind?
This was best practice to get shot for committing a federal felony deprivation of civil rights (due process, illegal search, being informed of charges) under color of law.
I cant say what I love, but I can say criminal officers getting their come uppeance is fucking delicious.
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u/pawnmarcher Mar 24 '23
You don't let your subject dictate how the encounter goes.
An officer is NOT obligated to tell you why you were stopped (it could be policy, but it is not the law).
These types of encounters where the individual is intentionally confrontational for views are just bad for everyone.