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ATTENTION: NOT ONE SINGLE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY OR TRAINING ACADEMY IN THE ENTIRE UNITED STATES TEACHES OR TRAINS ITS POLICE RECRUITS TO "SHOOT TO KILL." NOT ONE.
Instead, police recruits are trained "to shoot to stop the criminal activity which has caused, is causing, or is likely to cause imminent serious bodily harm or death to the officer or to innocent persons IF the person or persons committing the criminal activity is not stopped. In actual firearms training, officers shoot at the 10-Ring in silhouette targets which corresponds to the "Center of Mass" in human bodies. No police officer anywhere in this country is trained to "shoot guns or knives out of hands" or "shoot criminals in the legs."
With those irrefutable FACTS in mind, I offer this "slightly" liberal article for respectful discussion and comment.
Instead, police recruits are trained "to shoot to stop the criminal activity which has caused, is causing, or is likely to cause imminent serious bodily harm or death to the officer or to innocent persons IF the person or persons committing the criminal activity is not stopped. In actual firearms training, officers shoot at the 10-Ring in silhouette targets which corresponds to the "Center of Mass" in human bodies. No police officer anywhere in this country is trained to "shoot guns or knives out of hands" or "shoot criminals in the legs."
With those irrefutable FACTS in mind, I offer this "slightly" liberal article for respectful discussion and comment.
Why police shoot to kill
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CDR (Join to see) All Law Enforcement are trained to shoot firearms to stop a threat. Law enforcement are not paid to be stabbed (21 foot danger radius), shot, or battered. An individual willing to produce a firearm or knife on a police officer to cause death or bodily harm is a great threat to individual police officer and the community in general. All law enforcement have families to return home to after their shift, and should use any force necessary to complete that mission. Blessed are the peacekeepers, for they shall be called the children of God.
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SGT Brad Baier
The fear of being shot should be a deterrent to these fools, but most or high and don't care. I say bring back public executions and start removing these violent offender permanently . I tired of seeing over crowded prisons where these criminals have more rights than guards watching them. Crime should come with harsh penalties. If you choose to break the law you will be dealt with harshly. I don't believe you can fix most of these thugs. They need to be scared of the consequences for any actions they decide to take. If they know they will be executed, I believe a lot of them will not break the laws.
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If the circumstances are ideal; distance between the subject, subject is unable to move rapidly toward you, etc, then non lethal force such as taser would be ideal. If they are charging you, too close, etc, you will get cut. FBI reports show more people are killed by cutting or blunt force instruments than gun fire. A knife is deadly force and in many cases, you would be foolish to use a lower level of force than the person is using on you.
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Never ever should a taser be the weapon of choice for a knife wielding suspect. A less lethal munition yes, but never a taser
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SGT Brad Baier
The problem with trying to shoot a criminal in any part of the body other than center mass. What if you miss the leg or arm you're aiming at? That bullet could injure or kill a bystander. As a concealed carry holder I'd hate like hell to be responsible for killing someone other than the criminal. Cops are put in horrible situations everyday. You don't what you'd do until it actually happens to you.
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Ref: all USCG petty and commissioned officers are federal law enforcement officers similar to Customs Officers which goes back to the Revenue Marine of 1790.
I agree with the Senior Chief. I attended the Maritime Law Enforcement School and was a boarding officer in the CG for five years. As Weapons Officer on a 378ft cutter, I authorized others to carry sidearms. Also was a SCIF security officer for two years. I never was taught to "shoot to kill". Policy was "Shoot to stop".
Before someone carry a weapon, three steps are necessary (this is old info, but still pertinent). 1) basic marksmanship. 2) Advanced range training in pistols, shotguns, and rifles. 3) Pass judgmental shooting course.
Performance during boarding is reviewed to continue the carry authorization. Had to remove authorization for a PO1 and a Ltjg. USCG takes the burden of their LE powers very seriously. So far this ability has been faithfully enforced. I can't think of a bad shooting event.
I agree with the Senior Chief. I attended the Maritime Law Enforcement School and was a boarding officer in the CG for five years. As Weapons Officer on a 378ft cutter, I authorized others to carry sidearms. Also was a SCIF security officer for two years. I never was taught to "shoot to kill". Policy was "Shoot to stop".
Before someone carry a weapon, three steps are necessary (this is old info, but still pertinent). 1) basic marksmanship. 2) Advanced range training in pistols, shotguns, and rifles. 3) Pass judgmental shooting course.
Performance during boarding is reviewed to continue the carry authorization. Had to remove authorization for a PO1 and a Ltjg. USCG takes the burden of their LE powers very seriously. So far this ability has been faithfully enforced. I can't think of a bad shooting event.
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