[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

These weapons are designed to ensure that the person shot is not in a position to retaliate no matter where they shoot him. Given that, its actually pretty difficult not to kill someone they shoot. Its not about shoot to disarm, as the guy wasn't armed.

The moment the police officer took the decision to shoot, it was his intent to kill him. Personally, I think its murder and should be treated as such

On the bare facts - I totally agree with you. There are just TOO many of these incidents now for them to be ignored or denied.

Yes, the circumstances vary, but in EACH case, there is the same underlying tenet; that certain ARMED police are murdering UNARMED citizens.

This is NOT an attack on the vast majority of good, decent policemen and women who serve the community well, but on the sizeable minority who appear to be acting through irrational fear, personal agendas, or extremely poor and inadequate training.

It seems that, both ENTRY levels, and TRAINING, need extensive overhauls if this growing problem is to be halted and reversed.