What does that link have to do with this thread? Or is this thread now morphing into general cop bashing?
Answer: These assertions are on the table, which you are invited to discuss:
1. LE readiness to use the TASER in questionable circumstances may be increasing. There underlying reasons for this are worthy of discussion, in a civil rights context for the general public, who may be on the receiving end.
2. This tasing trend, combined with lack of corrective action (as evidenced by the exoneration/praise for trooper Gardner=circling the wagons), tends to further encourage "quick draw" usage of this tool by other officers, and agencies.
3. The most recent link, in which police broke into a man's home, tased a deaf man clad in a towel who was getting out of his bathtub, while pointing to his ears and screaming "I can't hear!!"; is offered as evidence of yet more egregious misuse of the taser. Hence, allusion to "the slippery slope", in post #27. At least in the latter case, the agency apologized profusely, no harm/no foul. When an agency action results in permanent injury/death (recall the Vancouver airport tasing), apologies would be viewed as admissions of guilt, and may increase liability exposure. In those cases, a general stonewall response is observed (complete circling of wagons).
4. One poster had it on personal knowledge that UHP officers suggested that Jared Massey committed fraud by posting a "very carefully edited" version of the video on youtube. This naked allegation was also made at the UHP press conference, which was podcast. I posted the "uncut" video to attempt to dispute these charges. No rebuttal. Presently, this appears to be an unwarranted attempt to demonize Jared Massey; another facet of "circling the wagons"?
5. In post #1, reference is made to police discussion forums where officers derive extreme satisfaction in "seeing a scumbag flopping around in a traffic lane" or some equally abhorrent comment. These types of comments have continued since that posting; you are welcome to research for yourself. While the percentage of officers who act unprofessionally is up for discussion, its existence is undeniable, and further erodes public confidence in LE.
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In post #9, you support this tasing, yet make no mention that in Utah, failing to sign a ticket is not automatically an arrestable offense. Gardner could have simply written "refuse to sign" on the ticket, and everyone would be on their way. Why would he choose to escalate the situation?
Also in post #9, you opine:
If you don't like the law, lobby your legislature to change it, or fight it in court. Arguing with the cop enforcing it will not net you a win.
What "law" are you referring to? This incident was arguably borderline outside of policy, despite UHP's whitewash, wrt the "tasing" action. Apparently investigation continues on two other facets of the incident, though based on recent experience, it quite possibly will be swept under the rug once the media heat subsides.
As mentioned in post #1, lack of internal corrective action will likely result in forced revision of taser guidelines from outside LE, time will tell.
Posting this video on the internet has done more to potentially change the dynamic than a lifetime of lobbying or litigation can hope to achieve. See post #24.
Simply raising the "cop bashing" strawman whenever an unflattering police incident is under discussion is a poor, yet popular substitute for discussion. You can do better.