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The LEO on the initial encounter should be very agressive in order to control the situation. The message sent is "your in trouble, I'm in charge and Dpn't think about it".
The officer can easily "lighten up" as soon as it's determined this stop isn't going to present any danger. It's almost impossible to regain control if it wasn't there at the very beginning.
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Absolutely backwards , one should start low key and escalate the force continuum as needed to keep control . Once you set a level of force you cannot go back down the ladder so to speak . An officer should be direct and courteous on contact , not loud and abusive . Spade said it best thusfar on the thread imho .