Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=q0VobeDOZ7c

During this arrest, several suspects come forward and attempt to help the suspect.  In one instance, an officer pushes a suspect who falls to the ground on his back.  While the video cuts off rather abruptly, we cannot know what else happened after the video.  I think what should have happened is the officers should have arrested the other people who came to the aid of their friend.

People should not become involved in the arrest of a suspect other than to advise the suspect to stop resisting and submit to the authority of the police.  Those who interfere need to be arrested to, or at least be detained and unidentified.  Once identified their actions can be noted in the original arrest report as contributing to the danger facing the officers making the arrest.  I don't think this video shows the officers doing anything illegal, immoral or unethical.  They arrested a resisting suspect, who was probably intoxicated, and they faced a hostile and agitated crowd.  The officers could have done a better job, but perfection is seldom achieved in any tactical situation.

I also would consider contacting those making video tapes of the arrest and consider taking their recording device as evidence in a crime.  At the very least, get their names and information that they too can be named in the arrest report as having been there and contributing to the atmosphere of danger surrounding the arrest.  It's one thing to post a video on line, without background, or context; it's another to have to go to court and have to testify about what they recorded, and then face cross examination; that's what the SGT Says.