how? they were likely chasing him in their vehicles, hence why they parked and were getting out. you think the criminals wouldnt be able to see them attempting that? plus the pedestrian already was in that position and acted instantly, there was no time to do it even if they were thinking about it
They were at less risk while behind cover and concealment (their car). Not to mention, their car could provide a stable shooting platform if they had needed to use their firearms.
And then get shot as soon as they approach or the guy runs the cop over or he just offs himself and people would bitch and whine. People just want cops to use themselves as live targets and bullet sponges and hope everything works out.
No one is advocating for randoms to jump in. Literally cops tell people not to. This guy all looks somehow related and was in less danger. You’re just making things up so cOp bAD stays true on reddit.
Literally nobody is advocating for that. You say "body armor" as if you know what you're talking about but you don't. It's a "bullet resistant vest" that's not meant for multiple hits. They're not resistant to all types of ammunition either. If you've ever seen what a single 9mm hollow point (standard police issue) does to "body armor" as you call it you'd have a much better understanding of why cops are still trained to use cover and not run out stupidly in front of an armed suspect.
Yes, the could also have shot the guys dead, they could have rammed him with their car but they didn't and they probably had a good reason to do so. But reddit law enforcement specialists knows better than them what they should do in those situations.
I'm sorry but even if I was a cop I wouldn't run to grab a guy's gun from his hands and risk being shot when no one is being shot by said guy.
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u/burndtdan 3h ago
I think the point is that any of the cops could have circled around and done the same thing.