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Originally Posted by G5_Todd
how does this not reinforce my point, my point was that even a traffic stop for speeding can turn into a police officer losing his life or have a fear of losing his life...this video shows just that...
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there is a huge difference between having your hand on your gun and actually drawing it.
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Originally Posted by G5_Todd
you know why he hesitated? because a stupid supervisor had told him weeks earlier that if he drew his weapon again (stemming from a prior incident) he would have his job...
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any hint as to what that prior incident might have been?
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Originally Posted by G5_Todd
I explained presentation of deadly force is a part of the lowest level of force which is constructive authority...."When circumstances create a reasonable belief that display of a firearm as an element of constructive authority helps establish or maintain control in a potentially dangerous situation in an effort to discourage resistance and ensure officer safety."
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key words are 'potentially dangerous'. now, if you want to make the argument that any and all stops are potentially dangerous, then i'd say every traffic stop should be made with at least 4 cops, assault rifles, and helicopters. officer safety is paramount, after all.