Scenario: Man, possibly with weapon, refuses to leave home 2021 response: Officers notify sergeant. Sergeant notified SWAT. SWAT assembles in full tactical gear. HN spends hours trying to talk the man from from his agitated state and surrender peacefully over the next 12 to 24 hours. 1991 response: Officer slams multiple D battery flashlight or nightstick into armed man's limbs and torso, rendering him unable to reach his weapon. Calls EMS who says he's OK. Officer drops him off at the book, calls
Scenario: Man, possibly with weapon, refuses to leave home 2021 response: Officers notify sergeant. Sergeant notified SWAT. SWAT assembles in full tactical gear. HN spends hours trying to talk the man from from his agitated state and surrender peacefully over the next 12 to 24 hours. 1991 response: Officer slams multiple D battery flashlight or nightstick into armed man's limbs and torso, rendering him unable to reach his weapon. Calls EMS who says he's OK. Officer drops him off at the book, calls