There are a number of things here that are disturbing. A man was drunk, illegally parked, and being verbally and physically threatening to a police officer. Normally I would say that he got what he deserved. But he was 84 years old and the officer has had 3 run-ins with internal affairs in the last 2 years. I think we have seen what happens when drunk meets stupid! The man should have been arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct and for assaulting a police officer. The Orlando Police Department needs to reevaluate if this officer has the correct temperament to use the amount of force that fits the situation, or else they need to increase their insurance coverage.
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