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MLeake · January 27, 2012, 11:10 PM

Well, back when I had to study up on Navy security protocols, a security patrolman would NOT attempt to use LTL vs a 3' iron bar. The protocol was to use a level of force one step above the force being used by the suspect.

Since the 3' iron bar qualifies as a deadly weapon, that means go directly to the firearm.

I would guess most LE agencies would look at it in a similar way. I would also guess that this officer decided he'd risk trying to use LTL specifically because he did have other officers there.

January 27, 2012, 11:10 PM	#2
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 10,128	Well, back when I had to study up on Navy security protocols, a security patrolman would NOT attempt to use LTL vs a 3' iron bar. The protocol was to use a level of force one step above the force being used by the suspect. Since the 3' iron bar qualifies as a deadly weapon, that means go directly to the firearm. I would guess most LE agencies would look at it in a similar way. I would also guess that this officer decided he'd risk trying to use LTL specifically because he did have other officers there.