They have yet to actually hit me
2006-10-14 12:58:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
The Constitution of the US, stoped them from using prisoners as moving targets back in the 1800's. So now they can only use standing targets and it is harder for them to hit a moving target.
2006-10-14 13:27:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Bound's hubby here:
Consider yourself lucky!
Most police departments (read "chiefs of police") discourage their officers from becoming too proficient. That would explain why officers are given so little range time to be proficient with one of the most critical tools of their trade!
In the event of an officer involved shooting, the subsequent inquiries will hover on the officer's proficiency with his weapon. In liability cases, the mistaken belief is that the more proficient the officer, the less likely they should have killed a suspect (instead, the mistaken belief is that the officer could have been able to wound the suspect instead of kill him). If the officer is less proficient with his duty weapon, the less likely the department will be liable in the shooting death of a suspect.
As a footnote, most officers only have to qualify with a 70% on the standard police qualification course (in high school, 70% was a D-)!
2006-10-14 22:07:06 · answer #2 · answered by gonefornow 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great question. I once defended a police officer who shot a suspect one time ... but fired over 40 times.
2006-10-14 21:53:24 · answer #3 · answered by Harvie Ruth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there, in a fire fight they fear getting hit as well as the perp and many were cowards to begin with that passed a civil service exam and subsequently, obtained a badge and a gun.
Not everyone that takes the oath to,serve and protect are truly worthy of the responsibility but, they love to kill and beat you up all the same.
2006-10-14 20:18:32 · answer #4 · answered by cdrc_bkr 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Maybe they are toying with you.Giving you a false sense of security and then BANG , right in the head. Rest in Peace
2006-10-14 21:10:11 · answer #5 · answered by matt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how can you say cops are bad shots, you are so unpatriotic, don;t you recall the old lady in L.A. who had a fork in her hand and the police shot her I believe 28 times and were reloading for more shots,
2006-10-14 20:04:32 · answer #6 · answered by jim ex marine offi, 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think you should give up trying to get shot. But remember if you go out and try to get shot, and you do, race has nothing to do with it.
2006-10-14 23:07:32 · answer #7 · answered by MyGirlfriendLikesMyBaldHead 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you act like your a gangster but seriously dud just shut up okee dokkeee that wuld be the smart thing to do
2006-10-14 22:41:06 · answer #8 · answered by melissacena13 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Many don't shoot their guns for practice, until about time for requalification.
2006-10-14 20:32:59 · answer #9 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋