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Abraham wrote:AJSully421 you posted:

"I agree with the "I am a crime victim, this guy just tried to rob/rape/arson/assault/kidnap/kill me. He is laying in the parking lot at [location] please send the police and an ambulance." And not one word."

By " And not one word." do you mean not one "additional word" after stating "I am a crime victim, this guy just tried to rob/rape/etc....?

Thanks!

These things are not in disagreement, if that is what you are getting at...

It is understood in the context that a cop will use his radio (if it is still working) to call in that he was just involved in a shooting and to send backup and EMS. The officer would say things like "Shots fired, I need backup and EMS at [location]." He will not say things like that he just shot a guy, or why... only the minimum info to get the response that he wants. Those radio transmissions are also all recorded just like 911 calls. Similarly, there is no issue with an armed citizen calling 911 and only giving them the information necessary to get the proper first responders on their way to your location without making any incriminating statements.

For cops, the "not one word" comes into play when talking with IA, detectives, or anyone else starts asking questions before their union rep / lawyer / whoever else shows up. Similarly, the "not one word" would come into play for us after the cops have arrived and when they begin demanding answers as to why there is a guy on the ground with extra holes in him. "He tried to [insert crime here], I am the victim, I would like to have a lawyer present before I answer any of your questions."

Also, ask your cop buddies what THEY are told to do after they have to shoot someone.

I did a Medicare plan for the father of the paralegal for the firm that represents our local PD's officers association. She was a former Deputy herself, and the phrase she said was pounded in everyone was "not one word"... "not one word" until your lawyer is there.

They must know something that we don't.

I agree with the "I am a crime victim, this guy just tried to rob/rape/arson/assault/kidnap/kill me. He is laying in the parking lot at [location] please send the police and an ambulance." And not one word. If you hang up, they will try dozens of times to call you back, be prepared for that and follow your plan.