I’m sorry, but if you’re face to face with an officer holding handcuffs in front of you, you really should not be surprised if he/she uses them. The rule is the officer always has the upper hand - if are aggressive, you get cuffed; if you pull a knife, you get shot, etc.

Someone that’s in a life or death job like that has to protect themself first, period. Sorry Professor Gates was arrested, but it’s a no brainer.