I am no fan of the Po-Po. I have actually been beat down by The Man.
But I understand the need for them and I will give them respect. At least to their faces. If you lay a hand on a police officer in a non-defensive move, you deserve whatever asswhippin' you are bound to get. Not because the cop is justified, but because you are stupid.
And quit crying about the punch to the face. If it was a male perp, this wouldn't have made the news. I got news for some of you as well, you would much rather take a shot to the chops from some sawed off runt than a face full of pepper spray or a taser. They are both much worse.
A punch to the nose is the original non-lethal method of subduing an attacker.