[trebb]

The boys in blue are going to have to be smarter dealing with black folk, especially after what has already gone on. Way too close to the gentleman for starters. No protection other than deadly force. No idea what the situation is in regards mental capacity, drugs involved etc. There has to be a way to defuse the situation to at least less than a deadly force confrontation. This cannot continue without deadly consequences for the boys in blue. We are way past decision time to reduce these confrontations to zero. We all know and respect the need for police and the job they do, but times change and the yelling at citizens to do this or that in a high tension confrontation, has got to change or it will be counter productive to the point of no trust in the future.

How much room does one give a potentially deadly threat? You can't apprehend a dangerous perp from 100 feet away and if one opts to run and shoot a few citizens, then the cops also take the hit. How about laying some responsibilities on those who choose to become Darwin examples?

[wita]

Unfortunately when the potential perp is dead the responsibility falls in the lap of the police shooter. Thousands of incidents daily don’t reach the level of deadly force, and most normal people respond appropriately when confronted by LE. I am talking only of a method to avoid the potential for deadly force when you have a combatant person who you have no idea what is driving them. They may not be in control of themselves and you need backup and a vet with a dart gun and tranquilizer rather than a bullet. Even a bean bag might be preferable. Now we are talking more money for equipment.