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Originally Posted by 4OC  Looked at it and am not defending OR blaming this officer. His firing his weapon while on duty will be investigated--usually by another agency although some do also an internal investigation. Some do both.
The one thing that stood out is the fact that the security video is incomplete. The officer stepped out of its view then came back with his weapon drawn. What happened in those few seconds?
I have been on over 1,000 ride alongs with multiple departments and officers. My fiancee fell in the line of duty 46 years ago. I had many of the ride alongs with him. He was trying to find a suspect and went into a yard. They had a pit that was friendly to many but when James looked for the suspect the dog appeared friendly until he saw his owner. Then the dog rushed James TAIL WAGGING the entire time. James had over 40 stitches in his left arm and hand. Wagging tails do NOT mean the dog is friendly.
Yes, I'm sorry the dogs were injured but I am very thankful that the officer was not. Also, on a call such as this the officers DO NOT go to the scene and walk up to the door and knock. That would give the suspect the ability to flee or be able to kill the officers. It happens too many times.
Officer safety MUST take priority over the dogs. Human life MUST be more valuable than any animal. Officers need to go home to their loved ones. It's not like the television shows try to make it appeared. I am still struggling with the loss of James. It is not something you just get over.
There is an old Native American saying that fits in this case..."Don't judge me until you have walked a mile in my moccasins." So true in most areas of life.
Officer May, I am praying for you and your family, friends, and department. BE SAFE ALWAYS, a survivor. |
Have to agree there is way more than what is on this video. The video from the home surveillance is too vague..can't see the facial expression of the dog..is it baring teeth..tail flipping could be excitement, not necessarily a friendly gesture. These were pits..not Goldens! Perhaps the officer's body cam will shed light on what really happened.