Melodre
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| 06 Aug 2016 01:47 AM |
Here, as a Rockport Citizen and trained law enforcement officer of TRC, I propose a new bill. It will protect both citizens and police officers in potentially deadly situations.
TABLE OF CONTENTS: I. Introduction II. Officer's right of self-defense III. When citizens should use deadly force (a few misconceptions about using force) IV. Officer's right of self defense, Part II V. If an officer should use a weapon or not
~I.~
As an officer of TRC, I see a lot of bias against police officers of The Robloxian Cops in Rockport. Citizens do not realize, as it is not currently WRITTEN in Rockport law, that they can not pull a weapon on TRC.
~II.~
If a TRC officer pulls their glock on an individual simply because it is a legal weapon for him to hold, that officer would be suspended or fired. Contradictory to this, if a citizen pulls a revolver on an officer simply because it's a legal weapon, the citizen feels justified. I DO AGREE WITH OPEN CARRY RIGHTS. However, pointing a gun at an officer is a THREAT TO THEIR LIFE. It may not be verbal, but pointing a live, or even unlive, weapon is a threat to the life of said officer.
According to a website called cheaperthandirt, there are a few things to ask yourself before, police or citizen, using deadly force.
"Was it justified? Was it necessary? Was deadly force reasonable? Was death or serious bodily injury imminent? Therefore, you cannot shoot someone in self-defense if you PROVOKED THE ATTTACK, you are NOT IN IMMEDIATE DANGER, and the attacker must have the ABILITY AND THE CHANCE TO HURT YOU."
~III.~
I will now illustrate a misconception about using deadly force on police officers. One citizen claimed, note that this is while she had a gun pulled on three officers - including me - of TRC, that we HAD to back up according to law. One officer failed to back up, and was shot and killed by the citizen. She justified herself by claiming the officer harrassed her by SAYING NOTHING AND NOT BACKING UP WITH A GUN POINTED AT HIM.
It is not stated in the law that officers must follow orders of a suspect with a gun. It is, however, recommended in the case of negotiation in a hostage situation or something of the sort. This was a citizen interfering with a police situation with a gun.
~IV.~
The reason I am requesting this is because I have seen several cases of the following situation:
The individual is refusing to comply with a traffic stop or something of the sort. The officers are requesting identification or other papers. Police continue to press for compliance, then said individual pulls a gun and points it at an officer. The officers pull a gun in response, WHICH IS DIRECTED IN DEFENSIVE TACTICS TRAINING. The reason I include that is because many individuals claim the officers have no right to pull a gun if the citizen pulls one first.
~V.~
I also state another thing on behalf of citizens. I believe it should be put into writing that officers can NOT pull a lethal weapon if the suspect is refusing to comply at a traffic stop or resisting arrest. In these situations, the officers life is not in danger. I also believe that officers should shoot a fleeing vehicle only if the suspect(s) are armed or are felons/are a threat to the general public, not only police officers.
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This is my last request in accord with Rockport laws to assist the dealings with citizens and police. I have noticed a few citizens say they do not legally have to provide law enforcement with ID, registration and insurance papers at a traffic stop or checkpoint. I believe this should be put into writing that it is a MUST to give law enforcement with your Identification papers and those of the sort if asked for. It should also be noted at the stop whether or not the individual has a revolver so the officer can proceed correctly.
~VII.~
I leave this bill request here. I propose this to ease situations in which police officers and citizens are tense, or if either group's life is on the line.
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