Posted on 11/11/2014 3:25:35 PM PST by LearnsFromMistakes
IOWA CITY — Two Iowa City police officers were treated and released from the hospital after an accidental shooting Monday night.
According to a news release the officers were cleaning and maintaining their service weapons when one of the officer accidentally fired.
“Over the course of this generally routine maintenance, an Iowa City Police Officer accidentally discharged a service weapon which in turn caused non-life threatening injuries to the officer and another officer who was standing nearby,” the release stated.
The incident happened around 8:30 at the at the Iowa City Police Department substation, on Highway 6 East. The release stated both officers were treated and released for their injuries at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
The names of the officers are being withheld at this time. Police plan to conduct an internal investigation, according to the news release.
GLOCK!
Dumb.
Show me an agency that haven’t had an accidental discharge and I’ll show you an agency that doesn’t carry firearms.
CC
I agree, there is no reason for an accidental discharge unless in the heat of an out of control situation.
A negligent discharge. Obviously the officer neglected to follow the first rule of firearm safety. EVERY GUN IS ALWAYS LOADED.
Are these the kinds of cops you would want responding to your 911 call? Is there anyone who DOESN’T think it is a good idea to unload weapons before doing anything with them?
Two words - attempted suicide
LOADED!
No good reason, anyway. “Familiarity” leads to complacency. On autopilot, shooting the breeze, or otherwise not fully engaged in the simple task of making sure the weapon is safe, BEFORE starting to clean it.
True, most AD’s are caused by a breakdown in firearms protocols or the manual of arms for that particular weapon. being a law enforcement firearms instructor and armorer I’ve caught a few incidents that if I had’t interceded would’ve turned out ugly.
CC
I unload my guns before cleaning them, it’s just a habit I picked up.
My glock has been loaded for 10 years and hasn’t had this problem.
I’ve owned Glocks since they first came out. Swear by them. I first bought one because it’s almost as simple as a revolver and has more capacity. Even I doin’t buy the BS about Glock having 3 useful safties. I just treat them as a revolver with a 5.5 lb trigger.
Exactly why I never chamber a round unless I am threatened. I will never have to explain to the ER physician why I shot myself in the butt.
Hey, at least no dogs were hurt this time.
But you’re a careful owner.A Glock is not a good weapon for a dumbass.
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