I have a serious question here that maybe some LEOs could answer. Why didn't the arresting officer call for at least one backup unit before attempting the arrest?

This could all stop if cops were allowed to shoot fleeing suspects.

Moved pretty fast for a big guy😀

That old man is fast

Most folks don't realize how hard it is to run wearing a vest, full duty belt, sidearm, etc. Your adding an extra 40lbs of gear give or take 5 lbs depending on the officers load out. In this case the officer seemed to be in decent cardio, but that can't be stressed enough. Cardio

Def should’ve been a felony stop.. pretty sure those require more than two cars..

The officer knew who the suspect was, and that he was wanted- called him by name and immediately went to cuff him when suspect exited the vehicle. Yes, IMO he should have tailed him and waited for backup. I stopped a car one night and then learned the driver, a former Army Ranger, had a warrant for assault. I kept him waiting patiently in his car while I waited for backup. Told him the delay was due to him having out of state plates and engaged in polite small talk until backup arrived. The suspect didn't resist. No telling if he would have resisted if I tried to arrest him without backup ...

Actually LEO here: sometimes it depends on how we feel during an encounter. I don’t always need backup if anything they may make it worse. We are prepared to fight alone

Sounds like he was wearing scuba fins.

“I can’t breathe” I can talk but I can’t breathe.

Dude was leaving he had to stop him right now or risk trying to pull him over and possibly get in a high speed chase.