Never had to cuff anyone. My question/thought comes from my wrestling background where it’s pretty easy and doable to create space and get away from a guy when in top position. Of course letting the bad guy free is only good for non firearm situations and introduces the issue of catching him again… Which is the primary purpose of police.
How many chances can you give someone trying to do you serious harm before using lethal force? Is the guy just trying to get away, or is his goal to hurt you? Is it safer to extend a Chase to give an opportunity to surrender or end it quick before others get hurt?
A whole helluva lot of factors play into the answers to that on a case by case basis. Tough gig for sure.