When Animals Attack: Anaheim PD Edition

[IndyDave1776]

You were clear. But that doesn't answer my question. It's not even part of this discussion. This is about where you draw the line for LE to use force against force when the force is applied to LE specifically.

That sounds like several questions for the price of one. You must establish whether the LE should be taking any active role at all, what 'force' is being applied to them (if any), and how open-ended the response should be. It sees that blasting everyone available with so-called less than lethal munitions in addition to turning the dog loose was the order of the day regardless of the participation (if any) a given person had offered aside from being physically present.

 

[rambone]

You were clear. But that doesn't answer my question. It's not even part of this discussion. This is about where you draw the line for LE to use force against force when the force is applied to LE specifically.

They should use the same standards of using force that any other citizen would be justified in using. Use deadly force only if they fear for their life. Go after the right person, or face severe consequences. Keep your vicious attack dog in your yard.

Glad you are interested in my opinion.

 

[88GT]

That sounds like several questions for the price of one. You must establish whether the LE should be taking any active role at all, what 'force' is being applied to them (if any), and how open-ended the response should be. It sees that blasting everyone available with so-called less than lethal munitions in addition to turning the dog loose was the order of the day regardless of the participation (if any) a given person had offered aside from being physically present.

If someone wants to question the presumptions, he's free to do so. But the answers to those questions you raised have already been answered by virtue of the fact that my question is being raised.

They should use the same standards of using force that any other citizen would be justified in using. Use deadly force only if they fear for their life. Go after the right person, or face severe consequences. Keep your vicious attack dog in your yard.

Then why have a police force at all?

 

[rambone]

Then why have a police force at all?

To collect evidence and arrest violent suspects...

 

[whoismunky]

Coming to a "gun free zone" near you.

So we have ourselves a crowd of people upset at the local law, who are throwing rocks, etc. at the police, who in turn open fire into the crowd. This seems familiar. The officers weren't wearing red coats were they?

Exaaactly what came to my mind