Next time you think cops have "attitudes".....

[TexasRedneck]

think about stuff like this - and remember that this is what they face EVERY DAY.

http://www.myfox8.com/videobeta/904159b2-ba0c-4da0-9455-1f1ba96464d5/News/RAW-VIDEO-Officer-Involved-Shooting-in-2009-Warning-Language-

 

[Texas42]

shoot

 

[ChunkyMonkey]

glad he was able to pull the trigger when he saw the need. I'm not looking forward to the day I'm in a situation like that. I just hope my training prevails.

 

[TexasRedneck]

Generally speaking, it will - just don't let 'em surprise ya. ALWAYS remember - "Uh-oh is too late!!!"

 

[lalonguecarabine]

IDIOT!
Shoot at a cop, and I believe you DESERVE to have about a billion rounds ripped through your worthless flesh!

 

[fuelfather]

We know it will little bro.

 

[TexasRedneck]

We know it will little bro.

'cuz if it don't, we're gonna KICK YER ASS!!!!!

 

[Acesn8's]

Very intense situation I'm glad to see the officer made it through unscathed .

 

[Texan2]

Cop was being very respectful and pleasant. Shoot at him and the attitude changes.

 

[TexasRedneck]

Cop was being very respectful and pleasant. Shoot at him and the attitude changes.

See how cops are?!!??!!! Poke a li'l fun at 'em....

Watchin' that unfold sent chills down my spine!

 

[zembonez]

Too bad he didn't shoot the scumbag in the head.

 

[Dcav]

At the end of the day #1 goal is to go home to your family. Well done officer.

 

[Jakashh]

"ah lawd have mercy!"

Fucker just shot at a cop, God doesn't give two shits about him anymore.

 

[M. Sage]

Officer missed some very obvious visual cues. The guy got very fidgety when the cop took his license into the car. The biggest cues were the form of fidgeting.

When someone is "grooming" - stroking their hair (or hat), face or neck, that's a sign. When someone is shifting their weight back and forth, that's a sign. When they're turning and looking behind and to the sides, that's another sign. Those three alone are reason to put your guard up, especially in a situation where the person started off calm but you've done something that should set a bad guy off.

Watch those signs, guys, and that includes non-LEO. Those are tell-tales that you're about to be attacked.

One other sign; anybody else notice his right hand making moves toward his waistband? It was subtle, but it was there.

 

[ChunkyMonkey]

True...I've encountered similar, although it was nervousness from never encountering police before and nothing further shelved from it. Eye opener for the officer definitely who thankfully went home to his family safely. I always tell my wife and others that should I pass in the line of duty, if my dash cam footage can serve the purpose, by all means use the footage to educate others. Of course I'd prefer that not happen, unfortunately there's already plenty videos out there for us to see.

 

[Glockster69]

I get to about the 5 min mark (3 different times) when the cop is back out of car and says 'I am just gonna be honest' then it auto rolls to next video. Anybody else have this problem?

 

[M. Sage]

Sometimes nervous people can do these, but the shifting is like a cat waggling its butt before it pounces. He's unconsciously making sure he's got good traction. The looking around and grooming are nervousness, but you combine them with shifting and the shit's about to hit the fan.

 

[Jakashh]

I'm surprised the cop was able to hold off the cursing as much as he did. If I were in that situation I'd be cursing like Samuel L. Jackson.

 

[zfields]

I only see one issue....


We are now paying for that douchebags medical care.

 

[Texasjack]

Cop was very lucky that he didn't get hurt. I suspect the bad guy was extremely lucky that the car had a dash cam - especially after he ripped off a few rounds from the ground. Cop would have been justified in firing again and - with any luck - sent this scumbag the way of Bin Laden.