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Ooooohhhhhhh..... Not good.

It only takes one to get an acquittal.

Especially when dealing with someone who is intoxicated or under the influence. Also, for what it's worth, he apparently was not told he was under arrest. Although that would be obvious to most people, who knows what was going on in his mind in his intoxicated state.

While that would be tragic, that would be quite different than simply releasing him and allowing him to leave. Many people are unrealistically arguing that they should have just let him sleep it off or walk home. The officers would certainly have liability if something happened later. I would...

Possibly. I know in my own training it is heavily emphasized to be aware of what is down range exactly for this reason. The officer is responsible for every one of those bullets, wherever they land, regardless of intent.

Note section (c) in the statute. It is my understanding that the angle they are taking is that Rolfe committed an aggravated assault (a felony) which resulted in death. Malice aforethought is not required by this route. I suspect it is more likely that if convicted it would be a lesser...

Apparently they are trained that a taser taken from an officer and used against him can incapacitate him and allow a firearm to be taken and used. That is reasonable but has to be kept in context with the circumstances. It is not nearly as reasonable of a fear that would happen when the suspect...

In this case it would be very difficult. They had just struggled on the ground with it and it had been fired. The officers were shouting to let go of the taser.... There was no doubt that it was a taser that was taken. They had previously patted him down and stood around with him for 40 minutes...

That's a juicy detail. I have heard about previous discipline but not the details. Where did you get that info?

The taser still had a charge, it was just unable to fire anymore darts. It could still be used in direct contact, but obviously that was not attempted. It is debatable that Rolfe knew the taser had been fired twice, but even so, with the suspect fleeing rather than advancing, and with his...

According to the DA both shots struck in the back, one penetrating the heart. Brooks had his back to the officer. I've been hung up on the fact that he was drawing his gun before Brooks turned to shoot the taser. In his mind, Rolfe had already decided to escalate to deadly force. I try to...

Anything is possible. You know what they say about broken clocks and all...

I suspect this is what the rest of the Atlanta officers fear and are protesting over. I say what's good for the goose is good for the gander.

I've looked at this closely. You can actually see Rolfe transition from taser to handgun BEFORE Brooks turns and fires the taser. I think Rolfe shot not because he was in fear for his life, but because his gun was in his hand. I had a similar experience with a simulator once. It was not a deadly...

Yes I have. I volunteered at training, and I recall saying I would take the taser over pepper spray any day because the effects off pepper spray last for hours and the taser is over in seconds. As an officer on the street I don't fear a taser much. The darts would not penetrate my vest and it...

This has nothing to do with any federal issue. Have you spoken with an attorney to learn if your interpretation of the laws in question is accurate? What if they are correct? You need personal assistance from someone who can go over the details with you.

I have recently found myself at odds with colleagues over the current issue in Atlanta and have to say the experience is very disconcerting. The typical law enforcement response is to rally around their own, and the vast majority of those I know in the profession are in support of the shooting...

This dates back into the mid 90's. Registration requirements and restrictions then were not the same as now. It is possible he was not restricted from the living arrangement, but if you are alleging sexual abuse you can certainly report that. After so long it will be difficult for law...

Your county does not have animal control at all? You should be able to trap the cats and surrender them to animal control .

Your best option is to start planning a move to a new location. You have nothing to threaten anyone with. Trying to do so will only annoy your landlord and possibly make things harder for you. Keep it friendly and move out as soon as possible.