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Trashcan-man · August 10, 2009, 04:35 PM

I just spoke with a police officer that I know about this situation. I explained the situation and yes, he is a currently employed sworn LEO in the state of FL. He said that this is one of those grey areas that he would have had to have been on scene to make a real decision. He also said that the OP being handicapped would have had some effect on his decision. HOWEVER, he also said that in this instance based on the facts given he would have arrested both parties, thw OP for brandishing and the second party for assault. He said the OP would have been justified had the second party gone through the window but not before.
This is fefinately not a clear cut case of right and wrong but there you have a LEO's perspective.

August 10, 2009, 04:35 PM	#210
Trashcan-man Member Join Date: July 27, 2009 Location: North FL Posts: 76	I just spoke with a police officer that I know about this situation. I explained the situation and yes, he is a currently employed sworn LEO in the state of FL. He said that this is one of those grey areas that he would have had to have been on scene to make a real decision. He also said that the OP being handicapped would have had some effect on his decision. HOWEVER, he also said that in this instance based on the facts given he would have arrested both parties, thw OP for brandishing and the second party for assault. He said the OP would have been justified had the second party gone through the window but not before. This is fefinately not a clear cut case of right and wrong but there you have a LEO's perspective. __________________ Pepsi is the anti-christ - Me Omnem dimittite spem, o vos intrantes - The Devine Comedy Last edited by Trashcan-man; August 10, 2009 at 04:43 PM.