re: Madison County, MS sheriff's deputy shoots and kills man UPDATE PAGE 9 - Self defense

The same right that allows you to protect yourself when you perceive a threat is what allows police to protect themselves when they perceive a threat.

If you say an officer has to see a weapon first then you also will have to see a weapon first.

The right to defend yourself is the same whether you are a cop or not. By placing more restrictions on them you also place more restrictions on you.


You perceived a threat due to an intruder which is reasonable even though you don't see a weapon. Your perception is the what is taken into account when determining justification same as an officer.