I was saddened to hear an incident of this nature had occurred in my home town. The sadness returned when I heard both of the perps had survived. I don't have the social worker mentality; don't believe in rehabbing repeat offenders. When a fleeing thief perishes after wrapping a stolen car around a pole, I don't send flowers.

Criminals, both common and uncommon, put an incredible strain on a civil society. They are "weeds" and should be dealt with accordingly. Time will tell whether the officer in this incident deserves a commendation, or not.

Some sage advice:
Mama, don't let your babies grow up to be... petty thieves, thugs, and arrest resisting azzholes.