Police officer: "Tase first, ask questions later."

[Dr.Henry_Killinger]

Attiq said:

Dr.Henry_Killinger said:
Officers are protectors of citizens first, then people, self defense is important, but in any civil position, specifically the executive branch where officer's operate, its not as high a priority as making sure he is making the right call. That's why training exists.

Sorry but you are completely incorrect here.

Yes Police Officers are protectors. But Self-defence is ALWAYS first. Why? Because if the Policeman is knocked out or killed there will be NO one to defend you and then you will be dead or knocked out. So you better hope they defend themselves first!

I'm pretty sure that training always will state that they are to defend themselves and incapacitate someone who is threatening them first. AND RIGHTFULLY SO!

Let me tell you something that you have obviously never had to deal with in your life. There is a condition within the body called Fight or Flight. EVERYONE has it. If someone is coming at you, you will do one of 2 things you will either run away or you will fight. If you cant run away you can only fight and you WILL defend yourself physically first before "trying to talk it out" when someone AGRESSIVELY walks towards you shouting and raising their hand at you. Don't try to bend it to suit yourself.

 

As for the rest of you saying the Police Officer is wrong go work in his job for 1 month. You'll be shooting anything that moves towards you.

No I'm sorry, you are wrong, as a person the officer has their own self interest which includes self defense, but as an officer they must put their own responsibilities above that. 

Its a dangerous job, not as dangerous as being a miner but that doesn't mean a miner isn't going to mine, firemen go into burning buildings, Police officers are at an even higher standard because they have the power to enforce the law and protect citizens under law.

Cut the crap about never having to deal with and fight or flight nonsense, Police officers are not civilians, you do not give civilians weapons and ask them to protect people, b/c then they rationalize like you do. 

Contrary to your belief, people can be protectors, and protect others even if it endangers themselves. This is a police officer's job. 

Your whole rant is why you would fail the ethics portion, god protect you if you ever met a police officer that thought like you did.