Border Officer Acquitted in Excessive Force Case

I really don't know very much about the above case, but here is the mantra
I preach to my trainees:

Is what you are doing reasonable?
Can you articulate why you are doing it?
Is it within policy?

If they can yes to the above three questions, they are in good shape.


For those looking from the outside in, remember, don't judge on hind sight. You have to judge based on what the Officer was experiencing at that moment, in a very rapidly evolving situation.
Remember, these Officers are placed in precarious situations quite often, they are expected to be able to resolve these situations and that calls for making these kinds of judgements.

BT