[jwpjr]

I would put this in the same category as helping a drowning person. I am not a life guard and I am not a good swimmer. If I see someone who is in danger of drowning I am limited in what I can do to help in view of my lack of aquatic skills. As tempting as it might be, I have to remind myself that it will do no good for me to drown trying to save the other person. Regardless of the merit of my intentions if I act beyond my demonstrated abilities I will end up leaving a widow and three fatherless children behind. My actions would, however, benefit the local funeral home community.

In case of the law enforcement officer needing help I would be limited to using his/her radio or my cell phone to summon backup.

[Lazamataz]

I would put this in the same category as helping a drowning person.

Except, of course, the drowning person has a knife or gun and might want to kill you.

[RamingtonStall]

Ref: In case of the law enforcement officer needing help I would be limited to using his/her radio or my cell phone to summon backup.

That is exactly what the People's Republic of Illinois demands that you do if you are being the victim of a crime yourself since You are not allowed to legally exercise your 2nd Amendment rights to protect yourself.

Sorry about the Policeman's Luck. I would be all too happy to help, but I know full well that the Cop would probably arrest me and the Perp would probably sue me. Let em eat Cake!

RamS

[Richard-SIA]

Do search on "Convict Lake".

A couple of years ago SEVERAL "rescuers" died trying to save a kid who fell through the ice.

At least they died quickly, but they still died foolishly.