At the beginning, the microphone cord is dangling in front of the radio. When Reed calls in the pursuit, the cord is wrapped around the back of the radio.
It's a mystery why Reed and Malloy carry service revolvers when all you have to do to stop an armed felon is to yell "freeze" or "hold it" and they always immediately comply.
In questioning Rita Officer Malloy allowed the suspect to intimidate the victim/witness.