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by Soccerdad1995
Wed Jun 28, 2017 12:58 pm
Forum: The Crime Blotter
Topic: Civilian who shot suspect fleeing from police arrested
Replies: 17
Views: 3695

Re: Civilian who shot suspect fleeing from police arrested

Abraham wrote:A few, thankfully very few, think having an LTC officially establishes them as an adjunct of Law Enforcement.

It doesn't and one of the reasons I think idiotic LTC badges should be ridiculed into non-existence.

The few, the proud, the stupid, who're think holding an LTC is something akin to being an LEO are just that...stupid.

If you happen to still hold out hope that actually putting your LTC into a badge holder you can then strap on your gun belt, you're an idiot.
I think there are a fair amount of "wannabe cops" out there who are not actual LEO's for a variety of reasons. I see this with security guards as well.
by Soccerdad1995
Tue Jun 27, 2017 11:50 am
Forum: The Crime Blotter
Topic: Civilian who shot suspect fleeing from police arrested
Replies: 17
Views: 3695

Re: Civilian who shot suspect fleeing from police arrested

The Annoyed Man wrote:
Soccerdad1995 wrote:
AdioSS wrote:There's IS an instance where it IS legal to fire upon someone who is running away. That is if it an inmate.
So if this guy ends up escaping from prison someone will be legally able to shoot him. OK, ya gotta admit that would be pretty darn ironic.

Like I've said plenty of times - I'm not planning to do the job of LEO's, and I am also not planning on having LEO's do my job for me. My job is to keep me and mine safe (along with anyone else I choose to protect). LEO's job is to find and punish criminals after harm has been inflicted, so they can't do any more harm.
More accurately, it is LEO's job to find and arrest - NOT punish. Punishment is the court's decision.
Correct. I was paraphrasing a bit. It's tough to be 100% accurate and also have a motto that rolls off the tongue.

For the purposes of my motto the distinction between law enforcement and the rest of the justice system is not that impactful.
by Soccerdad1995
Tue Jun 27, 2017 11:30 am
Forum: The Crime Blotter
Topic: Civilian who shot suspect fleeing from police arrested
Replies: 17
Views: 3695

Re: Civilian who shot suspect fleeing from police arrested

AdioSS wrote:There's IS an instance where it IS legal to fire upon someone who is running away. That is if it an inmate.
So if this guy ends up escaping from prison someone will be legally able to shoot him. OK, ya gotta admit that would be pretty darn ironic.

Like I've said plenty of times - I'm not planning to do the job of LEO's, and I am also not planning on having LEO's do my job for me. My job is to keep me and mine safe (along with anyone else I choose to protect). LEO's job is to find and punish criminals after harm has been inflicted, so they can't do any more harm.

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