” I guess obtaining a statement as soon as possible while the events are still current and fresh in one’s memory mean nothing anymore.”
In every police shooting, the officer is read his rights before questioning. He is a criminal suspect. Getting the info while its fresh? Think of every other case where a non cop shoots someone. Would you advocate the police should demand answers immediately while its fresh?
To get this speedy answer, do you advocate some sort of law where the cop cannot be prosecuted no matter what he says? Or do you advocate he cooperate quickly so as to assist the potential case they will bring against him?
This guy could be facing a death penalty or life in prison.
How do you coerce a man in that position to hurry up and give a statement? You have heard of Miranda I assume. He might NEVER want to talk.
Yes...Interview witnesses and the shooter as soon as possible if they're available, absolutely. The faster the better. But if it's a bad guy on the run you'd probably have to wait until captured to get his statement...lol
BTW, you brought up the demand thing. I never suggested anyone demand anything on this thread.