Pistol-whipped detective says he didn't shoot attacker because of headlines

[MickeyW]

A Birmingham, Alabama, police detective who was pistol-whipped unconscious said Friday that he hesitated to use force because he didn't want to be accused of needlessly killing an unarmed man.

"A lot of officers are being too cautious because of what's going on in the media," said the officer, who asked to remain anonymous for the safety of his family. "I hesitated because I didn't want to be in the media like I am right now."
Pistol-whipped Alabama detective held fire - CNN.com

 

[Caine]

This is a common theme amongst many law enforcement officers across the country.

Look no furthur than Baltimore to get an idea of how police are giving the vocal group of Americans (the news media and the attention they give those in social media) exactly what they want.

They want to support and excuse criminal activity while over analyzing split second decisions made by officers in dangerous situations...... they'll get an increase in crime when Officers are not willing to be under that microscope.

If you think Football Analysts are bad on Mondays.......... they are nothing compared to those who second guess every action an officer makes in a dangerous situation with a lack of the full collection of information that those in the media benefit from when they put every officer citizen contact on blast all over Cable news.

 

[blackjack50]

This is a common theme amongst many law enforcement officers across the country.

Look no furthur than Baltimore to get an idea of how police are giving the vocal group of Americans (the news media and the attention they give those in social media) exactly what they want.

They want to support and excuse criminal activity while over analyzing split second decisions made by officers in dangerous situations...... they'll get an increase in crime when Officers are not willing to be under that microscope.

If you think Football Analysts are bad on Mondays.......... they are nothing compared to those who second guess every action an officer makes in a dangerous situation with a lack of the full collection of information that those in the media benefit from when they put every officer citizen contact on blast all over Cable news.

Don't forget "untrained" when referring to those analysts.

 

[reinoe]

A Birmingham, Alabama, police detective who was pistol-whipped unconscious said Friday that he hesitated to use force because he didn't want to be accused of needlessly killing an unarmed man.

"A lot of officers are being too cautious because of what's going on in the media," said the officer, who asked to remain anonymous for the safety of his family. "I hesitated because I didn't want to be in the media like I am right now."
Pistol-whipped Alabama detective held fire - CNN.com

Bull****. He's using that as an excuse to justify why he got physically bested. Maybe he should hit the gym.

 

[Caine]

Bull****. He's using that as an excuse to justify why he got physically bested. Maybe he should hit the gym.

So, you find that an acceptable way of enforcing the law? A MMA match? If the criminal wins he gets to get away scott free??

I dont. The law should win. Every time. Whatever it takes.

 

[blackjack50]

Bull****. He's using that as an excuse to justify why he got physically bested. Maybe he should hit the gym.

That excuses it? Hopefully someone kills the guy who did it. Too bad the officer didn't kill him. But of course...then it wouldn't be justified for an officer to kill someone who attempted to murder him.

 

[Ray410]

Bull****. He's using that as an excuse to justify why he got physically bested. Maybe he should hit the gym.

My guess is that the officer probably had at least two other weapons he could have used to kill that asshole, but that wouldn't fit your continual "Hate the police" narrative would it?

 

[reinoe]

If this cop were confronted with a child or a person not resisting then this cop wouldn't hesitate to shoot.

 

[Caine]

If this cop were confronted with a child or a person not resisting then this cop wouldn't hesitate to shoot.

Any evidence to support this absolute bull**** statement?

 

[Roadvirus]

Many cops around the country feel like this officer. They have all but given up on doing their jobs out of fear of the lynch mobs the Media and the Left have organized against police since Michael Brown.

 

[Soho gator]

Bull****. He's using that as an excuse to justify why he got physically bested. Maybe he should hit the gym.

And get on a roid cycle

 

[reinoe]

Many cops around the country feel like this officer. They have all but given up on doing their jobs out of fear of the lynch mobs the Media and the Left have organized against police since Michael Brown.

Time for a lot of cops to retire.

 

[blackjack50]

Time for a lot of cops to retire.

Why even bother having a police force since they only shoot good people and Michael brown was a saint. We need more upstanding citizens like him right?

 

[brothern]

So, you find that an acceptable way of enforcing the law? A MMA match? If the criminal wins he gets to get away scott free?? I dont. The law should win. Every time. Whatever it takes.

This police officer is commendable, because he actually did his job in serving the community. He protected the public, and he didn't murder someone. Which is a pretty low bar, but that's exactly what the police should do for the community.

Not to mention that the law did win out in the end. The suspect was later arrested. Sans homicide!

Why even bother having a police force since they only shoot good people and Michael brown was a saint. We need more upstanding citizens like him right?

Police that shoot people should be forcibly retired.

 

[blackjack50]

This police officer is commendable, because he actually did his job in serving the community. He protected the public, and he didn't murder someone. Which is a pretty low bar, but that's exactly what the police should do for the community.

Not to mention that the law did win out in the end. The suspect was later arrested. Sans homicide!


Police that shoot people should be forcibly retired.

Because there is no such thing as a justified shooting?

Let me ask you:

Are you for or against citizens having firearms?

 

[brothern]

Because there is no such thing as a justified shooting? Are you for or against citizens having firearms?

The government should not have the power to kill people. Full stop.
Or is that the type of society you wish to live in: One soaked with gun violence and shootings, that does not value the human life?

Here the police office did the right thing. Don't besmirch his actions. He did not sink to a level without dignity and take another's life.

Respect life, please.

 

[Caine]

This police officer is commendable, because he actually did his job in serving the community. He protected the public, and he didn't murder someone. Which is a pretty low bar, but that's exactly what the police should do for the community.

Not to mention that the law did win out in the end. The suspect was later arrested. Sans homicide!

This absolutely proves that there are ignorant people in this country who believe it is the job of good police officers to go out and take a beating from criminals.

Police that shoot people should be forcibly retired.

So police should never shoot a person ever?


Another example of how there are morons out there that think police should be sacrificial lambs.

God damned disgusting.

 

[brothern]

This absolutely proves that there are ignorant people in this country who believe it is the job of good police officers to go out and take a beating from criminals.

Rather I think it shows how you crave and enjoy violence. How great is it that your praised cause is the number of funerals we can precipitate.

So police should never shoot a person ever? Another example of how there are morons out there that think police should be sacrificial lambs. God damned disgusting.

Most modern democracies count less than several hundred SHOTS per year fired by their police.

... but I'm sure you'd reject such a noble cause.

 

[Soho gator]

This cop seemed to show a lack of situational awareness he should have waited for back up and tazed the guy if threatened. Cop's almost never show restraint wrt deadly weapons. His is admirable a life was saved. I'm for a partial disarmament of police forces. Years 1-3 no carry for rookie cops.

 

[Soho gator]

Rather I think it shows how you crave and enjoy violence. How great is it that your praised cause is the number of funerals we can precipitate.


Most modern democracies count less than several hundred SHOTS per year fired by their police.

... but I'm sure you'd reject such a noble cause.

Heck in Cleveland 50 some odd police chased a couple of car thief's cornered them and 10 cops fired about 150 rounds into the car. The shooters walked and are still on the job. They should be permanently barred from police work

 

[Caine]

Rather I think it shows how you crave and enjoy violence. How great is it that your praised cause is the number of funerals we can precipitate.

I value the lives of Law Enforcement personnel more than the criminal element of society. I support any shooting of a criminal suspect threatening the lives of law enforcement officers. Just because law enforcement stop shooting and killing criminals threatening them will not mean that criminals will stop trying to kill law enforcement. It will only encourage them to do it more.

Most modern democracies count less than several hundred SHOTS per year fired by their police.

... but I'm sure you'd reject such a noble cause.

If that is all it took because fewer people were trying to kill them or cause serious bodily injury, then I would support it.

 

[Soho gator]

I value the lives of Law Enforcement personnel more than the criminal element of society. I support any shooting of a criminal suspect threatening the lives of law enforcement officers. Just because law enforcement stop shooting and killing criminals threatening them will not mean that criminals will stop trying to kill law enforcement. It will only encourage them to do it more.
If that is all it took because fewer people were trying to kill them or cause serious bodily injury, then I would support it.

Problem is cops are very easily threatened by everything from puppies, a strong wind, a stoned kid etc...

 

[MickeyW]

This is a common theme amongst many law enforcement officers across the country.

Look no furthur than Baltimore to get an idea of how police are giving the vocal group of Americans (the news media and the attention they give those in social media) exactly what they want.

They want to support and excuse criminal activity while over analyzing split second decisions made by officers in dangerous situations...... they'll get an increase in crime when Officers are not willing to be under that microscope.

If you think Football Analysts are bad on Mondays.......... they are nothing compared to those who second guess every action an officer makes in a dangerous situation with a lack of the full collection of information that those in the media benefit from when they put every officer citizen contact on blast all over Cable news.

Spot On!

Don't forget "untrained" when referring to those analysts.

Absolutely untrained!

Bull****. He's using that as an excuse to justify why he got physically bested. Maybe he should hit the gym.

Maybe you ought to just shut up, when you don't have a clue.

So, you find that an acceptable way of enforcing the law? A MMA match? If the criminal wins he gets to get away scott free??

I dont. The law should win. Every time. Whatever it takes.

It's all about reinoe's hate of police. I'd like to see a print out on his history....

My guess is that the officer probably had at least two other weapons he could have used to kill that asshole, but that wouldn't fit your continual "Hate the police" narrative would it?

It wouldn't for reinoe....

If this cop were confronted with a child or a person not resisting then this cop wouldn't hesitate to shoot.

Do you have suffer from conkitus?

 

[MickeyW]

Time for a lot of cops to retire.

You remind me of a cement guy from Burlingame.......same baiting rhetoric.

 

[MickeyW]

This police officer is commendable, because he actually did his job in serving the community. He protected the public, and he didn't murder someone. Which is a pretty low bar, but that's exactly what the police should do for the community.

Not to mention that the law did win out in the end. The suspect was later arrested. Sans homicide!


Police that shoot people should be forcibly retired.

Why, for doing their job? Some people just need killing....and if you don't get that......then you might be clueless.