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The dumb 1st cop caused the escalation. Sure the women wasn't smart to do what she did, but I sure as heck have never been asked to plea on the side of the road and pay which is what the lady probably thought. That's illegal in most states. The cop cannot take payment. There's a reason for that.
You acknowledge/sign the citation after the cop tells you your options: admit guilt and send in the payment or appear in court on the date the cop lists on the citation.
It's apparent the cop was not very experienced or sharp.
Some of us speak from experience with our run ins with speed stops. This women and probably most women wouldn't know what to do. They'd panic on some level and with agitated kids and a Gomer cop... Bad combination.
Cop needs more training. Letting a speed stop with a van full of kids escalate like that is poor training retention or poor training. His only good move was not shooting the kid, but I'm sure at that point, particularly since he behaved as if there was no threat and even stated "no gun" when the other officers showed up before one started to bash the window.
Wonder what can on this whole mess?
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