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First, I don't have all the answers.
If I did, would I be on here as a mod? Sorry Joe!
Real or fake Officers happen, don't have an answer for ya...great society we live in eh?
Blaming the Officer for the confusion in this incident is really not accurate. Most officers are issued their cars, meaning they may not have a choice, so blame SCSO for using unmarked cars, not the officers fault.
Blaming the police department is valid though, IMHO. They shouldn't be having officers make late night and potentially escalating calls in unmarked cars, IMHO.
Also I need to point out, the Deputy was still in his car at the time he was identifying himself...a definite disadvantage. If you were the one approaching said car, and was drawn down on, you are able to exit the threat area a lot faster than the person in the car. It takes time to put the gun down, start the car (if needed), place in gear, and stomp on the gas. Yes, can happen pretty fast...but the average shooter can also empty a 10 shot magazine in about a second and a half or less.
And, go to prison even though a stranger had pulled down on him. The police catch a break we don't get. It may surprise some, but I value my life as much as an officer values his.
May the dregs of society dress up like a SWAT team and invade your home?
Yep, may happen...but tell me how to keep it from happening?
Don't know, and wouldn't say here. I've always believed, as have countless members of the military and our founding fathers, that some things are worth dying for. I also never planned on living forever. "We pledge our lives and our fortunes..." And, they knew they were committing treason against the King and the penalty was a quick ride on a rope.
If someone wants to truly kill you, there's not a thing you can do about it. Some things we have no control over, some things we do.
That depends on the circumstances, my equipment at the time and my ability including situational awareness. But, you're probably right.
We need to try to minimize the things we can't control, if its possible...and be ever vigilant for the things we can.
How true.