While I agree that being a known “bad actor” could explain the police treating this particular person more harshly than might appear warranted, I don’t think that could ever justify shooting him while he’s down and doesn’t justify smacking him around while he’s not immediately threatening them. I have a lot of respect for the job police officers do and the stress they go through and understand that hindsight it 20/20 but given the power that we give police officers, we also have an interest in making sure that the people who don’t have the temperment for it aren’t given that power and to make sure that those who go way too far don’t literally get away with murder.
I agree, and you will note that I recited specific facts must be present to allow "probable cause for more scrutiny".
Those being: a cop on the scene must:
1 Personally know the suspect AND be able to identify him.
2 The cop must also personally know of a felony or related misdemeanor CONVICTION of the suspect.
Also, "scrutiny" means investigation, not beating or shooting.