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Re: Maryland Cop Shoots Stick-wielding Man to Death

Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2021 6:47 pm
by Wakko
dammitgriff wrote: Sun Feb 07, 2021 2:16 pm I guess cops don’t carry collapsible batons anymore...?
The aggressor with the stick appeared to attempt a strike to the head of the officer...that’s a no-no.
R/Griff
Most do, or even pepper spray, but why engage in a stick vs. stick battle? Always gotta take it to the next level.

Re: Maryland Cop Shoots Stick-wielding Man to Death

Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2021 8:11 pm
by Chigger
Cops shouldn't be tasked with trying to talk down someone with mental heath issues or rageaholics in protecting themselves or the public against armed persons.

With the release of more body cam footage, I'm surprised at just how many chances most cops give armed individuals. I'm also surprised at how many individuals less lethal tasers fail to subdue.

Those who say use an asp or baton do not understand that the last thing you want to do in a self defense situation is to be in a hand to hand. Space is your friend.

Shoot the asswipe.

Maryland Cop Shoots Stick-wielding Man to Death

Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2021 9:40 pm
by dammitgriff
If you take the badge and uniform out of the picture and place yourself in that situation, would a jury here in Florida consider that a good shoot?

Re: Maryland Cop Shoots Stick-wielding Man to Death

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 6:06 am
by Dr. Dickie
Tenzing_Norgay wrote: Sun Feb 07, 2021 1:11 pm So much for stopping power! Plugged him point blank and dude continues at him. #Zombie
No kidding, didn't look like he had vest on, but he took the rounds like superman...until the end when he died.

Re: Maryland Cop Shoots Stick-wielding Man to Death

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 7:58 am
by REDinFL
Chigger wrote: Sun Feb 07, 2021 8:11 pm Cops shouldn't be tasked with trying to talk down someone with mental heath issues or rageaholics in protecting themselves or the public against armed persons.

With the release of more body cam footage, I'm surprised at just how many chances most cops give armed individuals. I'm also surprised at how many individuals less lethal tasers fail to subdue.

Those who say use an asp or baton do not understand that the last thing you want to do in a self defense situation is to be in a hand to hand. Space is your friend.

Shoot the asswipe.
What was he supposed to do? Give him ice cream? The guy can kill you, crazy or not.