They've had the training already.
Someone was sleeping on the days when descalation was covered. And they were probably on vacation during the in-service stuff, too. <rolling eyes ;-)>
I fully agree that the best policy is to comply with directions, but I can't see any reason for the number of responding officers.
I question why the SFPD allows those fos guys them to patrol without a supervisor.
Why is it that they couldn't calm the guy down? Arrogance? Apathy? Or were they all rookies? They couldn't holler for a detective or a supervisor?
Out-argued by a guy on crutches. What'd they think? He was going to somehow run away from them? Sprout wings?