Police doctrine is, even if you’re waiting for someone to do something violent to your suspect, you should… — Ben Aaronovitch
Police doctrine is, even if you’re waiting for someone to do something violent to your suspect, you should de-escalate the situation because at the very least a peaceful solution produces a ton less paperwork.
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