Shots Fired by Joseph K. Loughlin

Author:Joseph K. Loughlin
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Published: 2017-09-18T16:00:00+00:00

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70 Positioning yourself safely and tactically so you can visually check certain areas before moving on to the next portion of the vehicle or danger area. Breaking it up into sections. It’s also referred to as “cutting the pie.”

71 Handcuffing wounded suspects is common and practical, as experience has shown even mortally wounded individuals are capable of continuing the fight or wish to take someone with them if they are dying. While this sounds harsh, it reflects the realities of police experience. The officer also has an obligation to provide medical care as soon as it is safe to do so.

72 Elbert Aull, “Officer Kills City Man in Traffic Stop,” Portland Press Herald, May 5, 2008.

73 This refers to the David Okot incident, described in chapter six.

74 This particular weapon, a Glock .45 model 21, will not fire if pressed against something. The slide mechanism cannot operate properly. Most weapons are designed this way to avoid blowing the gun apart if the bullet cannot escape the chamber. Pulling it away from pressure will allow the weapon to operate. This is an example of equipment failure in the heat of the moment. Often failure through a weapons malfunction or one designed a particular way can be remedied through training reminders. Many times, officers are bewildered by a non-operating piece of equipment. Training and muscle memory work to overcome this.

75 Field training with a senior officer.

76 Field interview: A basic inquiry based on reasonable suspicion that may lead to probable cause.

77 According to police communications recordings, medical personnel arrived within three minutes and nine seconds.

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