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Amishman

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3. I think the parallel fails where there are different expectations for police behavior
Tue Nov 16, 2021, 12:31 PM
Nov 2021

Given the different standards around police interactions, it would be much more difficult to successfully argue the threat / life in danger with a uniformed police officer.

Given the recent history of police misconduct though, particularly if the hypothetical person isn't white, this becomes a rather interesting legal scenario.

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