I'd like your opinion on this.

[gcmj45acp]

I'm glad to see someone actually has the unedited video as I've been looking for it. This still boils down to an intentional failure to comply with lawful instructions and ultimately resisting a lawful arrest by the driver. Not excusing anything she did. Still, there is nothing here in my eyes that justifies the other officer's decision to shoot at the vehicle. The logic of preventing a chase into a populated area by shooting at the vehicle doesn't fly. I can't see any agency approving such actions and I can't see any threat to justify deadly force.

The first cop was trying to cut the driver a break and she blew it. Her continued resistance set in motion, everything that followed with regard to her own arrest and the chase that endangered her children as much as the officer shooting into her car. Two wrongs don't make it right. Both exhibited copious amounts of stupidity there and both were wrong.

 

[TX69]

Get Some !

 

[majormadmax]

Would it be a violation to call you a doofus?

I was going to tell him to go choke himself, but I think that might be a violation as well...

 

[majormadmax]

Get Some !

Exactly.

Breakingcontact needs to go on a few ride-alongs to get a taste of what law enforcement officers deal with on a regular basis. Without that, he is just forming an opinion based on zero experience, what the Brits used to jokingly call an "unmarried marriage counselor." Much like trying to explain to someone what it is like being in the military, unless they experience that themselves firsthand they will never understand it.

Do I think the use of lethal force was the right move? Not exactly, but it was justified. Like it or not, several felonies were committed by the woman and her son, and there is nothing the cops did that warranted their reaction. She was pulled over for a simple speeding citation, she could have easily signed it and gotten probation when she went to traffic court. But instead she decided to flee and her son committed an assault on a police officer. So tell me again who is responsible for escalating the situation?!?

And yes, "Criminals dont have act with restraint," which is why the police must impose restraint on them!

 

[HillRider]

Exactly.

Breakingcontact needs to go on a few ride-alongs to get a taste of what law enforcement officers deal with on a regular basis. Without that, he is just forming an opinion based on zero experience, what the Brits used to jokingly call an "unmarried marriage counselor." Much like trying to explain to someone what it is like being in the military, unless they experience that themselves firsthand they will never understand it.

Do I think the use of lethal force was the right move? Not exactly, but it was justified. Like it or not, several felonies were committed by the woman and her son, and there is nothing the cops did that warranted their reaction. She was pulled over for a simple speeding citation, she could have easily signed it and gotten probation when she went to traffic court. But instead she decided to flee and her son committed an assault on a police officer. So tell me again who is responsible for escalating the situation?!?

And yes, "Criminals dont have act with restraint," which is why the police must impose restraint on them!

Forgive the citizen for dare questioning the actions of one of our gods. What sane person in their right mind begins shooting at a vehicle with children in it as it is speeding off? Must be a coward. And **** the ride alongs. How about one of those bastards come work with one of us for a day and learn some humility.

 

[UncleSamsMisguidedChild]

O.o

I've known (and know) a lot of cops. Only one or two of Leon Valley's (previously) finest come to mind as bastards. But those 2 would ticket their mothers.

 

[Younggun]

Forgive the citizen for dare questioning the actions of one of our gods. What sane person in their right mind begins shooting at a vehicle with children in it as it is speeding off? Must be a coward. And $#@! the ride alongs. How about one of those bastards come work with one of us for a day and learn some humility.

Lol, ok.

Should I bring my own mower or do you have one I can borrow?

 

[TXDARKHORSE361]

I think this thread has run it's course.