@Sassy Colin was right about cyclists after all.
What I keep seeing in these videos of a complete lack of public order skills from the police. What are they trying to achieve? There's no clear objective i.e. clearing a street or area. It's just widespread beating of pockets of protesters. I see very few shield tactics, or even shields being used, just batons. It's bizarre and really dangerous as without any clear objectives and leadership you end up with people swinging batons wildly with zero idea of what they are doing. Total out of control red mist. I thought the US was better trained and more professional than this but it seems that they revert to cracking a nut with a sledgehammer in everything they do.