>> WHY GIVE THE POLICE TIME TO DECOMPRESS BEFORE QUESTIONING?! They wouldn’t do that for a commoner, why give police time to get their story straight?
They are required by law to do so. Methinks, Sir, that you know little to nothing about interrogation. One sleep cycle before answering questions after a traumatic event is advisable for anyone, cop or not.
Assuming for a moment that you have a concealed carry permit, and if, God forbid it, you ever have to use the thing, consider: “Officer, I am happy to cooperate with your investigation in any way I can, but at the moment I’m so upset by what happened I couldn’t be of much help. I will be more than happy to cooperate after I have calmed down and had a chance to confer with my lawyer.”
At that point, all questioning stops.
(This from a nationally certified firearms Senior Training Counselor.)
“I’m so upset by what happened I couldn’t be of much help. I will be more than happy to cooperate after I have calmed down and had a chance to confer with my lawyer.”
And the police write in their report, “Suspect said that he was upset at the time of the shooting and should have calmed down.”
After that, the haul you off to a jail cell.
No need to get wordy with the cops. Just say you want to consult your attorney prior answering any questions. That’s it. Short and Simple.