Are officers trained to use their eyes? If a cop is told by somebody elese that someone is armed, he is thereby authorized to shoot him on the basis of someone else’s word? If the officer isn’t sure, he ought to find out before shooting.
Nine times. If the man was armed and had gottne a shot off, that would be entirely different.
Are officers trained to use their eyes?
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Of course. It was 12:30am and we have no facts about the lighting, distance involved, or any other factor that could affect visual assessment.
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Nine times. If the man was armed and had gottne a shot off, that would be entirely different.
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Once officers determine that shooting is justified that’s what they’re trained to do.