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Corpsman · February 2, 2009, 02:22 PM

I am sure this is going to cause an out cry of controversey. If you have to pull your weapon, is it better to try and detain the person or let them go. this is based on the assumption that no shots are fired and the situation is able to be de-escalated. Also, are there any laws against an everday citizen holding a person while waiting for authorities to arrive?

February 2, 2009, 02:22 PM	#1
Corpsman Member Join Date: January 24, 2009 Location: Key West, unfortunately Posts: 39	Let them run, or hold them. I am sure this is going to cause an out cry of controversey. If you have to pull your weapon, is it better to try and detain the person or let them go. this is based on the assumption that no shots are fired and the situation is able to be de-escalated. Also, are there any laws against an everday citizen holding a person while waiting for authorities to arrive?