Erik Talavera stole a trailer and was shot 16 times by two deputies because he held a knife. He survived and is suing the San Diego County, alleging excessive force.
In contrast, my former colleague who became a UK police detective told me that he learned in training that if they fire their weapon (if they even carry one) they have to fill out a use of force form for each shot fired, justifying why it was needed. He does not carry a firearm, in part because the training talked him out of it.
In contrast, my former colleague who became a UK police detective told me that he learned in training that if they fire their weapon (if they even carry one) they have to fill out a use of force form for each shot fired, justifying why it was needed. He does not carry a firearm, in part because the training talked him out of it.