[papertyger]

The officer calmly asked told him to take his hand out of his pocket and he freaked out.

You're saying that was not a "command tone?"

That he immediately drew his weapon tells you exactly what tone the cop thought he was using.

[Above My Pay Grade]

He said it in a calm, but firm voice. Watch the video again, the officer never raises his voice and speaks in a calm, firm, professional manner throughout the encounter.

The only one speaking in an agitated, agressive manner is the taper.