Thread: Im lost for words

Originally Posted by Jexla

I like how you think that by just joining the police you can change how the whole organization works, that's like saying if you want the country to change, become and politician and you can do it....

AS IF

You can, how do you think the current leaders started their careers? The current Police Commisioner started as a Constable and went through recruit college. John Key entered parliament in 2002 I believe. It's a bit gutless to think that you can't change it so won't try. Admitting you don't have the personal ability or qualities is different.

I have a few questions, luckily the man isn't dead, and a number of things were done very wrong in the lead up to this.
how many officers would normally deploy to a call out,
is it normal for an armed officer, (with a carbine or long rifle) to be directly involved in detaining the suspect, I can understand a pistol.
I would have thought, once suspect was cuffed and on ground, that all arms would then be safed, right away, is this the case, or standard practice is.

Could be between four and 20 at a guess.
Yes, every AOS member carries a long except a dog handler, and they've got a dog to control.
All the firearms are on safe until a second or two max before firing.

I believe part of the problem was they had crap slings, this has been remedied as a direct result of this incident.

Tussock I see that you've met a few idiot cops, sadly there are still a few about but they are certainly a very small minority. But you also cut the quote short, you have very little experience in Policing, their training and dealing with criminal element in NZ. If you're ever in Northland give me a shout and I'll take you out for a ride along and introduce you to all of the cops around, you'd probably change your general opinion, I imagine you'd be pretty interesting to have a beer with too.

As for following you on this thread winding all over the place, I'm over it, and my wife is sick of me sitting on the computer.

Originally Posted by Savage1

I believe part of the problem was they had crap slings, this has been remedied as a direct result of this incident.

I really hope that is the case!