Coop de Ville
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Got a call yesterday for suspicious males loading weapons into a vehicle. Responded (had a partner yesterday.. usually alone). Vehicle matched with tag and there were 3 young males leaning against the car. Trunk popped. Exited and approached one. As I got within 5-10 feet I saw he had a handgun tucked in hi waist (This is in DC.. no handguns period.. and these were known drug boys).
I drew and ordered him to drop the paper cup in his hand and place his hands behind his head. My reaction was to secure his weapon, at least get a grip on it, and keep my gun hand tucked and ready. Before I could alert my partner (she was interviewing the other two) the kid bolted and I took chase. Around the building and into the next apartment building. I was maybe 15 feet behind him and he had the gun in his hand so he wouldn't drop it. I don't know why they don't get holsters.
He enters the biolding and I follow, but there are too many corners and he disappears behind one. I back off and await other units. He's gone.
Trunk of the vehicle contains illegal weapon and ammo and a bunch of crack. I took it all including the vehicle. Will get a warrant "John Doe" since I can ID him.
So, question.... something we didn't learn in the academy.
You're drawn on a suspect with gun... how to disarm? All the perps we contact run, and I'm not gonna shoot someone in the back unless warranted. He made no threatening gestures towards myself or any other. Of course I could have written whatever I wanted....
Any thoughts?
Coop
I drew and ordered him to drop the paper cup in his hand and place his hands behind his head. My reaction was to secure his weapon, at least get a grip on it, and keep my gun hand tucked and ready. Before I could alert my partner (she was interviewing the other two) the kid bolted and I took chase. Around the building and into the next apartment building. I was maybe 15 feet behind him and he had the gun in his hand so he wouldn't drop it. I don't know why they don't get holsters.
He enters the biolding and I follow, but there are too many corners and he disappears behind one. I back off and await other units. He's gone.
Trunk of the vehicle contains illegal weapon and ammo and a bunch of crack. I took it all including the vehicle. Will get a warrant "John Doe" since I can ID him.
So, question.... something we didn't learn in the academy.
You're drawn on a suspect with gun... how to disarm? All the perps we contact run, and I'm not gonna shoot someone in the back unless warranted. He made no threatening gestures towards myself or any other. Of course I could have written whatever I wanted....
Any thoughts?
Coop