wtf? Is this kinda $#!+ happening more frequently in N.America these days or is it just easier to hear about it now?

Anyone hear any resolution on this one?

The cop is just a bully, plain and simple. He's insecure and trying to feel more powerful by acting this way. It doesn't have anything to do with being in a "police state" or anything like that. I bet he'll get a suspension (probably with pay), have to take some anger management courses and he'll be back being a bully in no time.

I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if cops have orders to harsh on the media so they know their place. And whats with all the arbitrary handcuffing, don't you need to be charged with something?

It is very easy for an officer to detain people for "interfering with a police investigation" or "disobeying an officer". They were immediately released at the station because they were not being charged with anything. This is simply a way for an egotistical officer to "teach a lesson" to those pissing him off.

It is my theory that this isn't anything new, horrible as it is. There are simply a staggering number of video cameras available today that are capturing these events. I believe it is human nature for a person to form a massive ego when placed in a position of authority like a police officer, and the temptation for an officer to abuse that authority when they are in a bad mood proves too great for some.

It is my hope that the frequency of these videos coming to public attention will force police departments to create new policies for behavior as well as improved psychological profiling to weed out those who are losing control of themselves.

Yeah...so there's this thing called the bill of rights. Police should probably be aware of it. Just sayin'.

"I'm giving you an order"

Protect and serve my ass.