[ve55]

I think you've misunderstood, excited delirium is claimed to be present in the individual the cop is arresting, not in the police themselves. The reason they attempt to justify greater force is in order to protect themselves from someone in such a state. I'm not agreeing with this, just stating what they would say.

[triceratops]

Oops. Completely misread the article. I'll leave my comment up with a note, and wear my shame.

[ve55]

It happens, appreciate the friendly response

[Digit-Al]

Have an upvote for your mature response. If more people were willing to own their mistakes instead of hiding or doubling down, the world would be a better place :-)