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Has the taster replaced the billy club for cops?
Posted on 7/14/16 at 8:11 pm
Posted on 7/14/16 at 8:11 pm
I know cops used to use billy clubs instead of lethal force (guns) in situations involving uncooperative people, but it seems like it could be used effectively in many of these situations.
For instance, the Alton Sterling case. I'm not saying the cop wasn't justified seeing as he was reaching for a gun. But what if the other cop had pulled out his club and cracked him in the head?
I'm just looking for other means for cops to diffuse situations besides shooting the person.
BTW, I'm a police supporter, but just looking for ways to minimize killings.
For instance, the Alton Sterling case. I'm not saying the cop wasn't justified seeing as he was reaching for a gun. But what if the other cop had pulled out his club and cracked him in the head?
I'm just looking for other means for cops to diffuse situations besides shooting the person.
BTW, I'm a police supporter, but just looking for ways to minimize killings.
This post was edited on 7/14/16 at 8:12 pm
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Posted on 7/14/16 at 8:12 pm to bhtigerfan
Who they tasting?
Posted on 7/14/16 at 8:12 pm to bhtigerfan
Lol the taster
Is that why cops are so fat?
Is that why cops are so fat?
Posted on 7/14/16 at 8:12 pm to bhtigerfan
frick it, man. I have no problem with them blasting these idiots. Don't fight, don't die.
This post was edited on 7/14/16 at 8:14 pm
Posted on 7/14/16 at 8:14 pm to geauxnavybeatbama
quote:Resist arrest and you tell me.
Who they tasting?
And I'm not speaking from personal experience.
Posted on 7/14/16 at 8:15 pm to TigersSEC2010
quote:I totally agree, but unfortunately alot of people don't.
frick it, man. I have no problem with them blasting these idiots. Don't fight, don't die.
Posted on 7/14/16 at 8:16 pm to bhtigerfan
The donut taster?
Posted on 7/14/16 at 8:17 pm to bhtigerfan
They phased the billy club out after the Rodney King incident.
Posted on 7/14/16 at 8:17 pm to TigersSEC2010
The story of the guy with his hand behind his back approaching the cops who was shot got me thinking about non-lethal ways to stop them.
Posted on 7/14/16 at 8:19 pm to bhtigerfan
quote:
Has the taster replaced the billy club for cops?
I thought tasters went away with the Middle Ages
Posted on 7/14/16 at 8:27 pm to upgrayedd
Alton sterling was tazed right at the begin of the video.
It had no effect on him
It had no effect on him
Posted on 7/14/16 at 8:30 pm to bhtigerfan
Yes, tasers have largely replaced blunt force weapons.
Tasers can subdue and disable violent subjects from range and with a very low probability of injury. Blunt force weapons are likely to cause serious injury and possibly fatal injuries when used against the head, and honestly using them against anything else is pretty useless at disabling a person quickly or immediately.
Tasers can subdue and disable violent subjects from range and with a very low probability of injury. Blunt force weapons are likely to cause serious injury and possibly fatal injuries when used against the head, and honestly using them against anything else is pretty useless at disabling a person quickly or immediately.
Posted on 7/14/16 at 8:31 pm to Fat and Happy
quote:See my other thread. I'm just thinking of other non-lethal ways to immediately subdue people.
Alton sterling was tazed right at the begin of the video.
It had no effect on him
Posted on 7/14/16 at 8:32 pm to bhtigerfan
Some still carry an expandable baton or a PR-24.
Problem is you only have so much room on your duty rig.
Buckle, Gun, Spare Magazines, 2 handcuff cases, radio, microphone/DVR, flashlight.
Typically you have room for one of these:
1) Tazer
2) Baton
3) pepper spray
Note: PR-24 for anyone not familiar
Problem is you only have so much room on your duty rig.
Buckle, Gun, Spare Magazines, 2 handcuff cases, radio, microphone/DVR, flashlight.
Typically you have room for one of these:
1) Tazer
2) Baton
3) pepper spray
Note: PR-24 for anyone not familiar
This post was edited on 7/14/16 at 8:35 pm
Posted on 7/14/16 at 8:33 pm to bhtigerfan
They using the taster on them Donuts
Posted on 7/14/16 at 8:34 pm to Huey Lewis
quote:A billy club across the wrist will seriously impede someone from reaching for a weapon.
using them against anything else is pretty useless at disabling a person quickly or immediately.
Again, I'm just spit-balling here, not doubting the cops.
Posted on 7/14/16 at 8:35 pm to bhtigerfan
Tasty Billy Club is tasty.
Posted on 7/14/16 at 8:36 pm to bhtigerfan
quote:
For instance, the Alton Sterling case. I'm not saying the cop wasn't justified seeing as he was reaching for a gun. But what if the other cop had pulled out his club and cracked him in the head?
So what you're trying to say is that Alton Sterling wrestled with the cops because he was upset about them tasting him?
Posted on 7/14/16 at 8:39 pm to Bmath
quote:No, I'm saying the other cop could have cracked his skull with a billy club after he yelled "Gun!"
So what you're trying to say is that Alton Sterling wrestled with the cops because he was upset about them tasting him?
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