Erik Talavera stole a trailer and was shot 16 times by two deputies because he held a knife. He survived and is suing the San Diego County, alleging excessive force.
Not arguing with you, but police training is to continue shooting until the threat is eliminated. That means on the ground, not moving, Hand off of weapon.
The US military uses pretty much the same logic.
The difference obviously being the US military shoots non-threats less often.
If you consider a perspective of someone fending off a knife-wielding attacker, it is better to shoot until they’re “eliminated”. Of course the US police are also trained to be scared and trigger happy.
The difference is, in the US military you are not allowed to use deadly force without either prior authorization, or at times a direct order from a superior.
That superior must then answer for that use of force, and if they fail, they get in trouble up to and including murder charges.
Not arguing with you, but police training is to continue shooting until the threat is eliminated. That means on the ground, not moving, Hand off of weapon.
The US military uses pretty much the same logic.
The difference obviously being the US military shoots non-threats less often.
If you consider a perspective of someone fending off a knife-wielding attacker, it is better to shoot until they’re “eliminated”. Of course the US police are also trained to be scared and trigger happy.
The difference is, in the US military you are not allowed to use deadly force without either prior authorization, or at times a direct order from a superior.
That superior must then answer for that use of force, and if they fail, they get in trouble up to and including murder charges.