It sounds like the bad guy was using the girl as a shield and pointed his gun at the officer when the officer surprised him.  The two exchanged gunfire.

 

With a guy shooting at me, my aim might be off too.  I feel sorry for the girls family and the officer.

Some people take an oath to protect...

 

I also took an oath to protect MY property and MY family, using whatever means necessary and within reason of the law.

 

If I didn't have a gun I would have resorted to calling the prayer line and locking myself in a room, luckily I have other options at my disposal.

Regardless of what the courts say, Most cops still see it as an obligation because of who they are as a person and the oath they took.

I don't disagree. That is honorable. It is unfortunate that the courts have ruled it isn't a requirement though. By law, there is no obligation to do so. I would hope most would still treat it as an obligation.

Most in uniform and out would I bet.

No duty to protect?

Exactly. 

 

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/brooklyn/to_serve_but_not_protect_Qr3ume5gEhMhtg8LvHgzAI

It sounds like the bad guy was using the girl as a shield and pointed his gun at the officer when the officer surprised him.  The two exchanged gunfire.

 

With a guy shooting at me, my aim might be off too.  I feel sorry for the girls family and the officer.

 

If that's what happened, I can understand the outcome. That would have been a hard shot and decision to make...Kill the bad guy but risk killing the victim, versus let the bad guy escape and harm others.

Regardless of what the courts say, Most cops still see it as an obligation because of who they are as a person and the oath they took.

This!

Most in uniform and out would I bet.

 

Sure, many LEO's carry concealed off duty, thus to protect and serve and that's a great thing.

If that's what happened, I can understand the outcome. That would have been a hard shot and decision to make...Kill the bad guy but risk killing the victim, versus let the bad guy escape and harm others.

Totality of circumstances...

For all you "I could have done it better people" Why don't you take the test? Or did you and just not "Do better"

Again I smh at a pointless thread aimed to bash LEO from somebody who has no idea about the job but thinks he does because he watches COPS on TV. Close this mind numbing argumentative bs thread

There you go with the bash card again. 

 

This time it isn't warranted so put it away and save it for another thread. I made no attempt to bash LEO

For all you "I could have done it better people" Why don't you take the test? Or did you and just not "Do better"

Cause it's easier to Monday morning quarterback than to actually do it.....and safer

For all you "I could have done it better people" Why don't you take the test? Or did you and just not "Do better"

 

What, do range work during LEO training? No thanks, I'll stick to private training by former.

There you go with the bash card again.

 

This time it isn't warranted so put it away and save it for another thread. I made no attempt to bash LEO

Yeah..."some cops shouldn't have guns" isn't bashing a guy who was in a shitty situation. Get a clue. Take the test, do the job or shut your mouth. So sick of all the second guessing from people who sit in safety at their keyboard

In the words of the Great King, Rodney King " Can't we all just get along"

Yeah..."some cops shouldn't have guns" isn't bashing a guy who was in a shitty situation. Get a clue. Take the test, do the job or shut your mouth. So sick of all the second guessing from people who sit in safety at their keyboard

 

Learn to read who made what remarks before you go around fail quoting.

Yeah..."some cops shouldn't have guns" isn't bashing a guy who was in a shitty situation. Get a clue. Take the test, do the job or shut your mouth. So sick of all the second guessing from people who sit in safety at their keyboard

 

Take the test? I know many who have, some have said it was a cake walk and others sucked but managed to remain in training and pass. Not everyone that passes should be gived a gun and sent out on patrol (see below).

 

Heck, one guy I know was sent before a board due to pysch issues (not just any issues, serious issues) and was allowed to pass and he got the job. He hates it, did it only for the benefits and could care less about peoples safety/protecting folks.

 BLF on his high horse stirring things up again? Who would have guessed?!?!

 

 

Yes to some people it is just a job.  Just like at Home Depot.  The guy took the job for the benefits and security and he doesnt care if he mixes my paint right.  Its about the person not the job. 

 

 

That being said, new members have to know also that this forum is a community not just an internet black hole.  I have met and done business with alot of people here and they have earned a certain amount of respect withing this community.  So their opinions are respected.  Respect has to be earned in this community as much as if we all lived together under one roof.