Rob,
In another thread you said,
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Anyway--- Carrying a CCW/CHP/CCL definitely sends a postive message to most LEOs. Unless you also have one of those goofy little badges that say "Concealed Carry Permit" on it or something..... in which case "Playing Police" Syndrome becomes a consideration.
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Somewhere between "Playing Police" and "Refusing to Become Involved" there is a rational way to help a LEO in danger. How about you LEOs share your varying opinions on civilian assistance for LEOs.
BTW, in Texas, refusing to help an LEO when asked is a punishable offense (misdemeanor). If LEO asks for help, you have ALL the powers he has (and LEO can "hang" for MY stupid, untrained act). If I "volunteer", I'm on my own (medically, legally, etc.).
Do I really have to wait until the LEO is "down" before I help? I don't want to wait until BG has LEO's gun!
Just call 9-1-1 and let BG stab LEO to death? (I can't/won't let that happen!)
Waiting until he asks may be too late. But how will LEO know I'm on HIS/HER side?
I realize circumstances vary, but what would be your general guidelines?
In another thread you said,
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Anyway--- Carrying a CCW/CHP/CCL definitely sends a postive message to most LEOs. Unless you also have one of those goofy little badges that say "Concealed Carry Permit" on it or something..... in which case "Playing Police" Syndrome becomes a consideration.
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Somewhere between "Playing Police" and "Refusing to Become Involved" there is a rational way to help a LEO in danger. How about you LEOs share your varying opinions on civilian assistance for LEOs.
BTW, in Texas, refusing to help an LEO when asked is a punishable offense (misdemeanor). If LEO asks for help, you have ALL the powers he has (and LEO can "hang" for MY stupid, untrained act). If I "volunteer", I'm on my own (medically, legally, etc.).
Do I really have to wait until the LEO is "down" before I help? I don't want to wait until BG has LEO's gun!
Just call 9-1-1 and let BG stab LEO to death? (I can't/won't let that happen!)
Waiting until he asks may be too late. But how will LEO know I'm on HIS/HER side?
I realize circumstances vary, but what would be your general guidelines?