[DavidI]

This video brings back a lot of memories of people I have arrested. They ranged in age and demographics, but were mostly in their twenties to early thirties. In many cases, the person acted like this to avoid being SEARCHED for weapons or contraband. The suspect acted a fool to dissuade the cops from finding a knife, gun, or dope. To me, it seemed she was doing the same.

She deserved to go to jail and once in the jail, the cops should have notified a supervisor to witness, record, and supervise the mandatory actions such as the search. I would have cut off her jacket with safety scissors and left the handcuffs in place. I would have also put a "spit bag" over her head to avoid being bitten as she threatened the cops. Once she was searched, I would have left her in the immobilization chair until she appeared to be calm, observing her to ensure she did not have a medical emergency. Once calm, I would explain what the procedures were to complete the booking process and have a team of officers nearby to restrain her again until she calmed down enough to finish. This goes on everyday as a cop!

They did a great job at remaining calm and did everything in their power to restrain her without hurting her. I applaud them.