6. "Where does 'call for backup' fit in?" In response to In response to 4
I don't think a single officer should be persuing an armed or unarmed suspect that just took them down alone, and if they are in a public space said officer definitely shouldn't be letting off shots. So it would seem the best option would be call for backup.
Toward my initial point though, in most of the things that i've been seeing the biggest issue has been how the officer carries themself when dealing with a suspect. Often it's their tone or word selection etc, that turns standard procedures into confrontations. They then get the benefit of the fact that most don't take those factors into account when assessing their behavior. If the suspect showed the slightest bit of resistance the officer is considered justified.
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