Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

live love laugh

(13,100 posts)

8. NBC legal analyst says officer had "lack of training". Bullshit.

Reply to live love laugh (Original post)

Mon Apr 12, 2021, 05:44 PM

Apr 2021

A gun and a taser feel very different. The officer was standing back pulling the trigger on the “taser”. You would think the officer would be close enough to actually use a taser if that was her intention. Plus another officer was in front of her so it makes little sense.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

12 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Police kill Daunte Wright in Mpls.: "...meant to draw taser...accidental..." [View all] live love laugh Apr 2021 OP

I hope that excuse doesn't catch on and gain legitimacy Walleye Apr 2021 #1

How plausible is it that someone accidentally pulls a trigger that shouldn't exist? No excuse. live love laugh Apr 2021 #3

Agree. Sounds like total BS to me. I think she wanted to shoot him. Walleye Apr 2021 #4

Hey, accidents happen... regnaD kciN Apr 2021 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author pinkstarburst Apr 2021 #5

So, it's come to this: cops are too stupid to know the difference between a taser and a pistol. sop Apr 2021 #6

Maybe it's time for them to have just tasers..seriously why not PortTack Apr 2021 #9

Because they are basically useless outside of 20-35 feet at the max DetroitLegalBeagle Apr 2021 #11

Kickin' with disgust! Faux pas Apr 2021 #7

NBC legal analyst says officer had "lack of training". Bullshit. live love laugh Apr 2021 #8

The Washington Post is reporting Officer Kim Potter had been with the department for 26 years. sop Apr 2021 #10

This is stinky. Baked Potato Apr 2021 #12