Let me turn on my flashlight..BOOM! Oops, my bad

[jdgregory84]

The funny thing is that they're going to sue for $250,000 then Obama is gonna come and take half of it for taxes since they made over $250,000. Unless there's some law stating you can't tax court appointed earnings.

[Chili]

That is why FWPD does not allow lights on their service weapons.. They don't want guys using their gun as a flashlight.

[Sgt Beavis]

No one here knows if the cops are telling the truth about a supposed heroine deal. Cops are people too and people are very capable of lying to cover their ass. The evidence right now is that the suspect had no weapon or drugs on him. I'm very willing to go with "innocent until proven guilty" when it comes to suspect.

But the guy commenting here is very much correct. His criminal pass isn't relevant here. That dumbass of a cop could have done that to anyone.

Alcala had felony convictions for driving under the influence, possession of marijuana and unauthorized use of a vehicle. He also served time in the Texas Youth Commission.

Weisbrod said there is no way of knowing what Alcala was doing in the parking lot that night. Alcala had no gun or drugs on him and posed no immediate threat, Weisbrod said. His past criminal record and any possible criminal activity that night don't matter, Weisbrod said. "This could have happened to anybody," he said.

[Sgt Beavis]

The funny thing is that they're going to sue for $250,000 then Obama is gonna come and take half of it for taxes since they made over $250,000. Unless there's some law stating you can't tax court appointed earnings.

I think that is actually the case because that money is compensation for a loss, not income. I'm just waiting for the DFWM accountants to show me I'm wrong..

[Broncojohnny]

I'm just amused that the city of Plano has the ability to limit its liability to $250K. Maybe I should limit mine to $3.

[David]

I believe the monetary limit is set by State laws, however I think one can sue the department and then the individual seperately.

[Dacotua]

Cop should be in Jail.

Example: BART Cop (Bay Area Rapid Transit) Cop shot a man unarmed and in cuffs because he thought he had is Taser. Cop shot him in the back and killed him. The cop was charged with Manslaughter and got convicted in San Fran.

The Plano Cop should be charged with the same exact thing.

You don't "Accidentally shoot someone" if you are pointing your gun at then deliberately. The who flashlight thing just seems like an excuse to me.

[openroadracer]

Lol
I shot Marvin in the head man!

OH NO! you need

[Forever_frost]

Wow. I agree, take away the tac lights until police officers realize they aren't to be used as normal flashlights. you know what? Take away pistols from cops completely and go for the London example.

Damn, that sounded almost serious

[Treadhead]

That is why FWPD does not allow lights on their service weapons.. They don't want guys using their gun as a flashlight.

This has changed recently. We can have them but, we have to pass the training first.

Wow. I agree, take away the tac lights until police officers realize they aren't to be used as normal flashlights. you know what? Take away pistols from cops completely and go for the London example.

Damn, that sounded almost serious

He should already know that. I don't know their training or policy but, I'd bet they covered that somewhere.

[BUFFALOHALTOM]

If I accidentally shoot and kill someone i'm going to jail for a long time, the officer should too.

or at least assessed surcharges

[SouthernSVT]

Here's a pic of the officers gun:

http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/10952...ics?h=729d5e#/

He has a safety on the trigger, dumb mother fucker knew exactly what he was doing. If not he should have never been given a gun in the first place. Imo he should be bent over in prison. Too bad having that badge puts you above the law.

[GhostTX]

The light used has a pressure switch that activates the light when the middle finger on your grip grips the pistol grip. Im guessing the guy thought he was using his index finger instead the grip that is supposed to be used with the light and missed. Still no excuse.

Here's a pic of the officers gun:

http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/10952...ics?h=729d5e#/

No excuse. Total lack of trigger discipline no matter what.

[SSMAN]

That is why FWPD does not allow lights on their service weapons.. They don't want guys using their gun as a flashlight.

I have to admit, I really would not like them using that particular flashlight to shine in my eyes.

[KBScobravert]

or at least assessed surcharges

I am sorry, I know the whole surcharges issue you have on the board here but I go to laugh cuase that is so true.

<----paid $2,000 in surcharges last month + a $100 reinstatement fee.