Who said anything about premeditated action? You throw shit against the wall as much as Todd?
It's very easy to say you follow the orders from a cop. It should be a huge leap to say you do so or you deserve to be shot in the back numerous times. For whatever reason many people do not follow the exact orders from cops every day. They vast majority do not end up with several bullets in the back.
Still waiting to hear about your nugget of information regarding cops being afraid of losing their jobs for being too physical.
Cops are often praised for acts of bravery in the line of duty, this is an act of cowardice and look at what cowardice is costing.