Looking for LEO advice

[Mozart]

Defensive Tactics is a very important phase of training. It not only helps you prepare for the inevitable physical confrontation you will have to deal with, it also prepares you for being patient when most people won't be

Agreed. They keep making the point over and over again: when something changes about the suspects behavior, it needs to change our behavior too. Reset the OODA. ie: can't keep using a baton once he stops fighting you and becomes compliant. Observe the change - decide what level of resistance they're at now - act accordingly.