“Like most issues, there are extremes on either side. Just as there are bad cops and bootlickers, there are those out there that see cops as target practice.”
Yes there are evil people in society. The majority of people are decent enough. Cops seem to be trained that anyone of us could up and shoot them at any moment. And we are guilty until we prove our innocence.
Is it still true that the average LEO never pulls his gun in the line of duty? Many in this area only shoot their weapon during the annual quals and are horrible shots.
Many in this area only shoot their weapon during the annual quals and are horrible shots.
They are getting a workout here in Philly.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/11/22/national/main3534130.shtml
Actually the video may be a day or two old?
Here's the problem: the guys who really could shoot you at any moment don't wear signs around their necks. The look just like everybody else. So, behavior is the only thing you can make a decision on. Anybody who's been on the force 14 years has seen guys who were acting just like this guy who suddenly attacked, ran, drove off, or pulled a weapon. So, sometimes, what appears to be paranoia is just hard-earned experience.