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Originally Posted by Jimbuna
An interesting topic/subject matter.
A LEO is adequately trained to assess a situation as it develops but we all know the dynamics can change in a split second into something far more complicated and or serious.
The first line of the definition of a police officer in the UK states..."A police officer is a civilian appointed by the crown...."
They are covered in the course of their work by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 just like any other worker and I suspect it is similar in the US, so therefore have the same right to claims for damages/compensation etc.
I don't see any problem in filing a claim but doubt it will be the criminal element who will cough up but more likely the tax payer.
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Not the taxpayer, but the woman who called the LEO in the first place, that is what makes this so disgusting.
Next time, don't call the cops, just bludgeon them with a table leg, and hide the body, or be killed by the drug crazed animal, only 2 options that prevent you from being sued by the only prosperous union in the country.
Certainly encourages vigilante justice if your going to get sued by one of the Keystone Kops, who forgot procedure.