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"Rules of engagement" is a term typically used by military units in foreign lands, often to describe guidelines for when military personnel may direct or return fire to a target. It is not a fitting phrase to describe law enforcement / citizen interaction.
As Dan Robb noted, the general guidelines governing law enforcement / citizen interaction in the US is the Fourth Amendment. It states, in a nutshell, that people should be free to go about their business with minimal fear of interference from the police. This is reinforced by the Fourteenth Amendment extending this protection to all citizens equally.
Law enforcement officers may use whatever force is reasonably necessary to effect an arrest or protect themselves (or others) from imminent harm. When using firearms, they should have specific targets and not engage in "cover fire" or "fire for effect" tactics commonly used by military personnel.
Specific actions taken officers may vary from one jurisdiction to the next due to State laws, individual departments' policies, and case law in effect.
originally posted by: Jahari
We're talking about a broom stick!!! His response should have reflected the threat. Shouldnt be so quick to shoot to kill. I was going to bring the taste up also, maybe some pepper spray, non-lethal munitions. It was so many other alternatives. I don't know the details maybe the kid was going nuts but I wholeheartedly believe shooting to kill in all situations is ridiculous. I give you more credit then your letting on, you can't see the right in shooting a kid dead with a broom stick!
originally posted by: Daedalus
a reply to: Deny Arrogance
Any lawyer, prosecutor, or judge will tell you that eyewitness testimony is generally unreliable, and is nearly worthless. Doubly so, when the eyewitness has any relationship whatsoever to the subject.
originally posted by: Daedalus
a reply to: Deny Arrogance
Any lawyer, prosecutor, or judge will tell you that eyewitness testimony is generally unreliable, and is nearly worthless. Doubly so, when the eyewitness has any relationship whatsoever to the subject.
originally posted by: SharonGlass
a reply to: Daedalus
You must work for the corrupt government that allows this stuff to go on.
originally posted by: booyakasha
a reply to: SharonGlass
i was thinking cop.
originally posted by: SharonGlass
a reply to: booyakasha
There are lots of those and other employees getting free rides from the government on here. You can spot them a mile away I see.