Has anyone in other states/cities heard this or is it just Indiana/Indianapolis so far? I heard it on the news first last night and 3 times tonight on the 6 pm news.
Because of increased shootings around the country, the IMPD Chief of Police has been on the news stating that law enforcement has changed it's view on citizen's self defense. Before we were to use deadly force only for self defense and as a last resort.
But I guess the Ca shooting last night was the final straw. The Chief says because of the increased attacks taking place around the country, if we find ourselves someplace where there's a perpetrator that we are encouraged to fight back and to take out the perpetrator if we're in a position to do so. He goes on to say the police may not get there for a few minutes or longer when it is too late to save lives. So, we are now not only allowed but encouraged by law enforcement to step up and fight terrorists/killers.
Not that I want to go out and become a super hero or vigilante, but I've been thinking they should do this for awhile now.
The news made it sound like this policy change is taking place in much of the country and not just here in Indianapolis. Have any of you heard this or something similar in your state/city ?
Because of increased shootings around the country, the IMPD Chief of Police has been on the news stating that law enforcement has changed it's view on citizen's self defense. Before we were to use deadly force only for self defense and as a last resort.
But I guess the Ca shooting last night was the final straw. The Chief says because of the increased attacks taking place around the country, if we find ourselves someplace where there's a perpetrator that we are encouraged to fight back and to take out the perpetrator if we're in a position to do so. He goes on to say the police may not get there for a few minutes or longer when it is too late to save lives. So, we are now not only allowed but encouraged by law enforcement to step up and fight terrorists/killers.
Not that I want to go out and become a super hero or vigilante, but I've been thinking they should do this for awhile now.
The news made it sound like this policy change is taking place in much of the country and not just here in Indianapolis. Have any of you heard this or something similar in your state/city ?