And when a "suspect" is trying to comply and STILL gets shot (or Tazed or Pepper sprayed)? I won't post links to video clips because we've all seentexanjoker wrote:JALLEN wrote:Keep in mind that in the situations I've seen video of, there is never one officer yelling, but anywhere from 3 or 4 to a dozen or more, yelling different commands, at asynchronous intervals, a maximum of noise, confusion, movement, distraction and more besides.
I've been in scores of situations like that. They all stem from a non compliant suspect. Usually the suspect has an edged weapon, but I have also seen people with guns acting the fool begging to be shot (literally). My thoughts are that it is best for one to comply when the police tell you to do something while pointing a gun at you
many of them. But, unless there is an agressive move made toward the arresting officer(s), or a gun is pointed in their direction, what's the answer?
Not trying to knock LE community, but, would it be more or better Pysche assessment of officers, better/more frequent training in both firearms and de-escalation techniques? Older folks, persons with arthritis, hard of hearing, disabled vet, etc may not be able to immediately (or able) raise their hands above shoulder height, may not be able to go to a kneeling position. I'm not even going to bring in the possibility of a ND while a "suspect" is attempting to comply with a lawful order. Just wondering your thoughts. Thanks.