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One issue I haven't seen addressed is what is this officer doing carrying a beanbag gun on a train platform?  I would imagine that it should be reserved for crowd control.  I looks like this officer was just looking for an excuse to use it.  In what world can't two trained police officers subdue a suspect?  12 years old or not.  This episode can't look good in any light.  Most people would think this was assault, not reasonable force.

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