To: CHICAGOFARMER
I also doubt the numbers. I recall another thread where the number of unjustified shootings by police per year was give as about 30, or 10% of the above figure. Depends of who is making the determination. You think prosecutors and internal affairs officers are going to make an honest determination? In most cases determinations of unjustified police shootings are made in cases where even they would be embarassed to conclude otherwise; and they don't embarass easily.
To: connectthedots
I also doubt the numbers. I recall another thread where the number of unjustified shootings by police per year was give as about 30, or 10% of the above figure.
Depends of who is making the determination. You think prosecutors and internal affairs officers are going to make an honest determination? In most cases determinations of unjustified police shootings are made in cases where even they would be embarassed to conclude otherwise; and they don't embarass easily.
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I have been trying to confirm also. I think the 300 was over a ten year period, and the 30 number was the number killed by CCW over a ten year period. So the ten to one ratio remains of cops vs CCW carry..
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