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This is a quote from the article, which quotes the Chief:
I'd like anyone to articulate which part of the statement indicates anything other than the standard police tactics in any state and municipality. In fact it would be interesting to know who out of citizens on the forum who carry daily would employ any other tactics as well.
A Police Officer can use deadly force any time that he feels that his life or the life of another is in immediate danger. Any time a police officer discharges a firearm, it is considered deadly force, regardless of where on the body he shoots the suspect. He is under no obligation to shoot a non-vital area of the body because if he is discharging his firearm he is already in a situation where killing the suspect would be justified.
Just holding a gun does not give the Officer a reason to shoot. Pointing the gun at someone, not following the officers instructions to lay down the weapon, etc. will most likely result in a shooting incident.