Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community - View Single Post

Claeren · 06-10-2005, 09:40 AM

I believe cops have to shot to kill if they draw their weapon.... firing a handgun is not as easy as TV makes it look. An extremely difficult weapon to aim.

Further, a police officer never has to chose the more risky response given a choice, especially when facing a dog. Simply put, a cops well being from even being scratched is of greater concern then the dogs life, especially when that dog is at the scene of a call where their partner is alone inside with the owner who was supposed to have restrained the dog in the first place...

What i want to know is why this guy called 911 in the first place. Apparently there was a domestic abuse situation with his girlfriend but HE called 911? That seems rare, no?

Claeren.

06-10-2005, 09:40 AM	#41
Claeren Franchise Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Section 218 Exp:	I believe cops have to shot to kill if they draw their weapon.... firing a handgun is not as easy as TV makes it look. An extremely difficult weapon to aim. Further, a police officer never has to chose the more risky response given a choice, especially when facing a dog. Simply put, a cops well being from even being scratched is of greater concern then the dogs life, especially when that dog is at the scene of a call where their partner is alone inside with the owner who was supposed to have restrained the dog in the first place... What i want to know is why this guy called 911 in the first place. Apparently there was a domestic abuse situation with his girlfriend but HE called 911? That seems rare, no? Claeren.