...man killed by NJ police

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Originally Posted by Xbonz

Yes, the officer could have stepped back and by doing so given up control of the situation. The LEO must be in charge and the suspect must comply for things to work with a limited chance of failure. Could the LEO have handled things better? I have no doubt, but I'm not a cop. I have never been in that type of situation and have no idea what to expect or how I would react. So, I won't second guess, yet.

Originally Posted by Gatorade

I am just guessing but I can only assume they are much happier seeing how this plays out than being the guest of honor at their funeral. Split second decisions are made and there is a cop in Arizona who probably wishes he acted faster with a BG. Oh wait I guess he isn't thinking that. He isn't thinking that because he is dead.

Bonz you're right and I will do the same and stop second guessing myself. I get your point Gatorade and agree on split second decisions. I would not want to be in any of those shoes. I'll just wait to see how it plays out and I'm always thankful those two officers are still alive. Reid did have a very extensive rap sheet and had done 15 yrs in jail for shooting people in the past.