I would bring up Massad Ayoob's line of reasoning and logic (and case law). What might be seen as excessive force against her male counterpart may well not be seen as such against the female officer. Society has the image of the female being proportionately smaller and weaker than her male counterpart. This generally gives them more latitude to use lethal force. I have to say, however, that the female LEOs I have run into could probably rip my head off, and would if given the right reason. I say this as a 6 foot one and one-half inch, 265 pound, relatively strong man. Those gals will rip your nads out if they have to.HankB wrote:The OP said the officers were females.
I've read that female officers, being genrally smaller and weaker than males, have to resort to firearms in situations where males would not.
I understand that these officers have fallen victim to the same laws and societal outlook that victimizes the honest citizen, but that does not mean they should pay the price just because other people have to. That is kind of a skewed logic.
BTW, this is my first post. Really glad I found this place since I live in Texas and will be taking my CHL class this Saturday. I really appreciate all the effort and knowledge you all put into these forums. The above, of course, is just my opinion...but it is 54 years of opinion, so please don't take it lightly.
RJ