This police brutality on a mentally disabled plaintiff in a civil court case is unconscionable. This Judge and these policemen should be fired, criminally prosecuted, and sent to prison.

Why are the police across our nation becoming more and more brutal as the days pass??!!!!!!!!

Because we the voters are letting them. They can't rule us this way (or any other) without our permission. Remember? We're Americans.

We are dealing with the Taser issue and treatment of people with diagnoised brain disorders here in Columbia, Missouri. Recently we had our police department announce additional Crisis Intervention Training for our police force to work with mental health professionals and the judicial system.
Obviously this man's intellect was hampered by his emotional challenges as he entered into a situation without an advocate present. The judge, in my opinion, lost patience and everyone over-reacted to a man trying to defend himself in a physical non-violent manner. I saw no reason for the Taser and any of the overt physical abuse. The words used by the supposed "cool under pressure professionals" was non-existant." Shame on them.
"Bullshit" followed by "I'm cool now" was followed by action of a judge who just didn't want to accept the possibility that this intelligent/upset man was able to regain his composure. It was the judge's duty to give this guy due-process then and there. All too often, judges look down on individuals who represent themselves without an attorney. They look down even more on those diagnoised with brain disorders. The judge should be thrown into jail for allowing this to escalate. The professor deserves to be compensated accordingly.
This was very disturbing to see and learn about. Why hasn't this gone national?

Criminal complaint, yes, but he should also file a gazillion dollar civil lawsuit for tortious battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Make the city pay and pay and maybe THEN they'll institute some policies that make sure this doesn't happen again.

They won't. Police brutality payouts have become so common in most large cities that they should, by this point, simply be factored into the budget. No payout of which I am aware has ever resulted in an adjustment to police tactics or policy.

On the upside, it's a gold mine if you have the time and ever find yourself strapped for cash; find a police officer and tell him to go f**k himself, throw in a middle finger for emphasis, and be sure you have a friend taping it. Sure, you're going to be viciously and mindlessly assaulted by a violent psychopath, but if you survive it you have a good shot at getting rich.

Its not "police brutality" if the cops are trained to use the taser that way. Cops are trained to use the taser for compliance. All the talk about tasers being used for self-defense is a lie. Cops nationwide are trained to use the tasers in precisely these situations. The taser is a cattle prod for compliance and that's what it was designed for. They should be banned.

I believe citizens should be cooperative and respectful when confronted by law enforsement. That said, police are becoming more brutal and resorting to forse too quickly and in situations were it is not appropriate. Are police immature or poorly trained? Why are there NEVER any officers attempting to restain the others? There should be ways to deal with both unruly citizens and overly agressive officers.

You can view the video at:

http://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=5Zdv_tG69Jo