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Originally Posted by Acey
Police can't win.
He is now severely injured because he didn't initially shoot him, but people would be irate if he had shot him prior to attempting the taser. Split second decisions... and the officer loses either way.
http://calgary.ctvnews.ca/suspect-sh...mall-1.3076781 |
I agree, and it sucks, but what do you want to do? Short of giving Police the authority to terminate threats with extreme prejudice there isnt an easy answer.
This is effectively 'Suicide by Cop.' And while I very much understand how this sucks for the Officer involved, I'm at a loss as to alternatives.
The fact of the matter is, when someone actively plans something like this he has the advantage over a Police Officer who is on the back foot and is forced to react as best he can.
From the article, this Officer followed protocol and gave this individual every opportunity to cease and desist and he got injured because of it.
It sounds callous to just say "its part of the job" but...it is part of the job. An unpleasant and regrettable part.