[JTN]

Video available here.

It looks bad.

[JTN]

Ping

[GOP_Party_Animal]

Yeah, I saw this. Something obviously wrong with the cop.

[ncountylee]

Seems to be a very bad shoot.

[higgmeister]

Warrior Cops - The Ominous Growth of Paramilitarism in American Police Departments

One of the most alarming side effects of the federal government’s war on drugs is
the militarization of law enforcement in America. There are two aspects to the
militarization phenomenon. First, the American tradition of civil-military separation
is breaking down as Congress assigns more and more law enforcement responsibilities
to the armed forces. Second, state and local police officers are increasingly emulating
the war-fighting tactics of soldiers. Most Americans are unaware of the militarization
phenomenon simply because it has been creeping along imperceptibly for many years.

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The problem is that the mindset of the soldier is simply not appropriate for the civilian
police officer. Police officers confront not an “enemy” but individuals who are protected
by the Bill of Rights. Confusing the police function with the military function can lead to
dangerous and unintended consequences—such as unnecessary shootings and killings.

[Mike Bates]

Note to police officers: Cameras are everywhere.

[higgmeister]

I commend the brave Chino resident Jose Luis Valdes!
The out-of-control deputy could just as easily have
turned on Valdes if he had also see him as the enemy.

[beltfed308]

It sure sounds like the suspect was ordered to get up. It does not look good for the deputy at all. Fortunatly there is the video and witnesses.

While I can understand the stress that the police have to endure it also has bothered me for years as to the mindset of us vs them even in social settings. Throw in the militarization aspect and we have the beginings of a standing army.

[highimpact]

I believe the minimum sentence for attempted murder in California is 20 years.

[higgmeister]

needs a JD

[TSgt]

This POS should be tried for attempted murder.

I hope he spends some quality time in prision and that the family sues the bejezus out of the police department.

[San Jacinto]

I saw the video. Based on what's there, it looks like pre-meditated attempted murder. I don't know what the cop is going to say, but it better be good. Life in prison looks about right to me at this point.

[angelsonmyside]

Sad, sad, sad yet another example of how Californians hate our Military.

[TankerKC]

I know how we can prevent this. Let's give the Sheriff a grant from Homeland Defense funds. Enough so that he can by a tracked vehicle with armor and some really cool camouflage uniforms (the new ones like the Marines and Army are trying to get fielded) for all of his Deputies.

[OldEagle]

What if the deputy said "Shet up" and the man thought he said "Get up???
Sounds like a possibility.

[Mike Darancette]

It Looks bad - SB Sheriffs aren't usually known to be trigger happy.