What do smurfs have to do with this?Blue lives matter.
What do smurfs have to do with this?Blue lives matter.
Yeah, something like that. Unless you happen along police with "special training" and mystical powers that can tell you mean no one harm, then your good.So still, the only relation to vaping I can draw from this thread is, if you are in a confrontational situation with the police, do not quickly withdraw your mod from your pocket and assume a Weaver stance pointing your mod at the armed, highly alert, and ready police officer or he or she may respond in a very predictable manner and disable you with deadly force, as is an appropriate response to the actions and visual clues that you present them with.
I think the relevance of this incident is to see how the media will somehow link the dangers of "vaping" to it.So still, the only relation to vaping I can draw from this thread is, if you are in a confrontational situation with the police...
In 3 months this death will of been caused by vaping. I can see results of the Glantz already.I think the relevance of this incident is to see how the media will somehow link the dangers of "vaping" to it.
There is no "cookie cutter" training that teaches an individual how to deal with his/her own self preservation. When faced with this kind of situation, right or wrong, nobody can honestly say what they'd do. (Especially without the benefit of hindsight).... they risk their lives for your safety' when all i can think is 'was this guy trained properly?' 'has this police officer faced situations like this before?' and 'should they continue to be a police officer?' and in this instance 'how was a pv mistaken for a gun?'.
Yeah, something like that. Unless you happen along police with "special training" and mystical powers that can tell you mean no one harm, then your good.
I wouldn't even point a FINGER at a nervous cop, these daysYou mean his intentional agressive action right?
Pretending to draw a gun on armed officers?
Yes. I believe he would be alive if he hadn't threatened officers with an object he pretended to be a gun.
The "keep in mind" comment refers to propaganda and politics surrounding the incident.
The media tends to portray him afyer the fact as a victim.
He was a victim of his own agressive action.
I support our LEOs. Especially here.Training,screening ,and sometimes rejection is what happens before and after you go to the Academy. Maybe it's the people not complying who need more training.
I wouldn't even point a FINGER at a nervous cop, these days
Every police officer in the country needs a training certification from a Police Academy.There is no place in the U.S. that hires a police officer without one.Some municipalities also require a degree in criminal justice.I support our LEOs. Especially here.
No sane person would say it was a bad shoot.
However there are problems with law enforcement officers and their departments.
Most local police officers of sheriff's deputys do not attend a "police academy".
Thats only in a few very specific, very large cities.
Most are simply hired after a application and background check.
Ill add that there is a serious issue with untrained, unqualified officers in this country.
Its a recent change.
Officers didnt used to be afraid to do the job they asked to do like many are today.
With great power comes great responsibility.
I always back LEO when they are in the right.
Im also quick to point out when they are in the wrong
Nervous cops need to find another line of work.
Active law enforcement isnt an easy job.
Not everyone is qualified to carry a badge and gun.