Just what he said, the cop’s actions were indefensible, and the cop instantly resigned on his own.
The cop is a Barney Fife, who was totally hysterical and emotional, he has apologized for his overreaction and emotionalism, and explained that he had just come from some emotionally wrenching calls.
Previous "Officer of the Year" is a Barney Fife???
Cops constantly deal with the dregs of society. They get promoted to corporal because they have learned to recognize and deal with situations that would leave you and me peeing in our pants.
He reacted aggressively based on experience and instinct. In 20/20 hindsight even he regrets the level of action. But he lived to tell about it.