My take on the officers is bad training and a incompetent belief that kneel is completely safe. I had baton training and it`s basically a groin shot. The instructor states no man has ever died from this so it`s totally safe to do. later on I learn almost every single thing I learned was lethal and not legal to use. People have died from this. I`ve had many , many coworker tried to teach me tricks . These are off-duty and ex cops. I learned real quick these are not safe men.
recently a wrestling coach defended that move saying it`s harmless. I say he`s an idiot because he`s encouraging kids to try that move now.