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“Wow, what a concept. Cops shouldn’t shoot people who aren’t threatening?”

Have you ever been in situation like that?

Guy reaching into his truck suddenly like that seems pretty threatening to me.

In a combat zone, I’d have shot him, too.

But this is not a combat zone, you say. Or is it? Those are the rules by which the criminals operate. And in the face of that the cops are forced to use Disneyland rules of engagement.

It’s stupid beyond words.

[southern rock]

Guy reaching into his truck suddenly like that seems pretty threatening to me.
In a combat zone, I’d have shot him, too.
But this is not a combat zone, you say. Or is it? Those are the rules by which the criminals operate. And in the face of that the cops are forced to use Disneyland rules of engagement.

Too bad. Guarantees of safety aren't in a police officer's job description. He is supposed to protect and serve. First priority is not harming or unduly harassing an innocent person. If that makes the cop less safe, so be it. That's the job. If they don't like it, they can quit.