I just got out of academy. Not allowed to provide creds as my department has a strict social media policy,and not that I would be compelled to anyways by this group... Apparently a man's word is worth nothing here, but that doesn't surprise nor bother me. They all think they're right, so what... Yes, its a small department - PD not SO. We have the nickname "mini chicago." And I keep being told I've already had more experience with these things than most cops after 20 years on the job. And yes, you're right. There is not a single officer who has fired a round that is still employed by this department, and one has faced criminal charges (of which he won). We all know to provide backup but let SO do the shooting if possible. And yes, I would be the only one with a bullpup, but the idea seems positive by most I'm around. All others carry an AR. My chief told me on my first such scene a few days out of academy "this department will either make you or break you. This place is training grounds, but if you try to leave I will grab you by the ear and pull you back."After reading all these posts, I must say you live in a “war zone.” First off, you better think about the aftermath before you get this sort of gun. Meaning, but first, I can only believe you are early in your career, probably less than 2-years on the job. And you either work for a SO or a very small police department. This is all my opinion after working 30+years in law enforcement.
The department should be issuing you this weapon as they will face a major lawsuit if something was to go wrong with your actions, as well as yourself. And yes, it’s better to be judged by 12 than carried by 5. But also remember, more and more cops are facing criminal charges these days for their actions.
And lastly, remember if you do fire that weapon it’s going to be taken from you for evidence and no telling when, or if you will get it back. So, tell your supervisor to provide you with this weapon.
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Here the thing:
If I do somehow provide proof that would leave me anonymous, then each one of these posters calling me a liar would owe me a beer. No apology needed.
Not sure why this got out of hand anyways... I'm going to say it again. If a call comes in of a person shot, and while in route I get 2 more calls of more victims, then I'm treating it as an active shooter. I have had training in this and my goal is to first stop the killing and then stop the dying. In reality, aside from serving a couple of felony warrants and being involved in a shooting where I didn't fire my weapon, what I've wound up doing upon arrival is securing the crime scene and keeping a log.
Now,
What about the AUG a3m1 vs x95??? I am talking about the semi auto version of these. I didn't make that clear.
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