Tasering somebody is assault. That doesn't seem very subjective. I'd rather be punched the face than tasered. The cop could have done any number of things. If not signing a ticket is grounds for arrest (not sure if that's the case) then the cop should have arrested him. He didn't. He chose instead to taser him for no reason. If he thought his life was in danger, he was wrong and is probably not emotionally strong enough to handle his job. Did he tell the man he would be tasered if he didn't comply? I didn't hear it, nor did I see the man not complying. The cop could have de-escalated the situation, but I didn't even see him attempt to do so. Therefore, the cop is wrong. If a professional and an amateur both screw up, the professional takes the blame.
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