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The Law Enforcement Alliance of America firmly believes that the media and politician’s misguided understanding on proper “use-of-force” is getting cops killed and/or injured.  When media and political firestorms erupt each time officers are involved in a deadly force situation, it has an impact on the cops working the street.  In the October 2002 issue of the FBI’s Law Enforcement Bulletin, they researched cases involving officers who were attacked or killed.  The common denominator they found: the officer hesitated when it came to using force.

When it comes to use-of-force, the media and politicians just don’t get it.  The gap of understanding mixed with anti-cop bias and unrealistic Monday morning quarterbacking is causing hesitation on the job that can get cops killed.  It is not  enough for departments to offer explanations after a use-of-force incident—the law enforcement community has to become proactive.

 ONE IDEA– A USE-OF-FORCE SEMINAR FOR THE LOCAL MEDIA?

 Hooray For Florida                 

      AP  (Reprinted)

Florida's got it right. Bravo for Sheriff  Judd!!! A good answer!    

As reported earlier this week, some dirt bag who got pulled over in a routine traffic stop in Florida ended up "executing" the deputy  who stopped him. The deputy was shot eight times, including once behind his right ear at close range. Another deputy was wounded  and a police dog killed. A statewide manhunt ensued.       

The low-life was found hiding in a wooded area with his gun. SWAT   team officers fired and hit the guy 68 times. Now here's the kicker:

Naturally, the media asked why they shot him 68 times. Polk County  Sheriff Grady Judd, told the Orlando Sentinel,.........

"That's all the bullets we had."

WAITING FOR BACKUP IS ALMOST ALWAYS BETTER THAN CHARGING AHEAD………

TO ERROR ON THE SIDE OF CAUTION IS PROBABLY BEST, OR IF NOT, WEAR GOOD ARMOR………