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Well, this trafic stop did not end well

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September 06, 2017, 09:21 AM
Sailor1911
Well, this trafic stop did not end well
Seems the LEO mistook a photographers camera and tripod for a weapon. Fortunately, the photographer wasn't killed. Clearly a failure on the part of both parties.

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September 06, 2017, 09:30 AM
Holger Danske
What was the photographer's failure?


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September 06, 2017, 09:35 AM
Southflorida-law
quote:
Originally posted by Holger Danske:
What was the photographer's failure?


Living in Ohio.
September 06, 2017, 09:37 AM
SpinZone
quote:
Originally posted by Holger Danske:
What was the photographer's failure?


He pointed a loaded camera at the cop?



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September 06, 2017, 09:41 AM
Holger Danske
quote:
Originally posted by SpinZone:
quote:
Originally posted by Holger Danske:
What was the photographer's failure?


He pointed a loaded camera at the cop?


Nope -- from the photographer's statement, he hadn't gotten it set up yet.


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September 06, 2017, 10:04 AM
springnr


... not sure the fourth technique will get you shot, the fifth example might be homing in on it.
September 06, 2017, 10:13 AM
Mars_Attacks
Sounds like the nightcrawler startled the officer trying do do his job.

It says they know each other well and are friendly.


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September 06, 2017, 10:16 AM
Sig2340
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Clark County Deputy Jake Shaw reportedly was on a traffic stop that didn't involve Grimm when he saw the photographer with the tripod and camera and mistook it for a weapon.


What did the cop think when he saw the tripod?

The photographer was setting up a crew-served weapon?

Cop shouldn't have a badge or gun if he makes that poor a choice.





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September 06, 2017, 10:16 AM
Scoutmaster
The article states the photographer knew the deputy, hopes he doesn't get fired. Seems there was absolutely no threat or provocation. I do wonder what the officer is thinking now. That he screwed up royally and should not be in that profession, or that it is sad but acceptable collateral damage.




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September 06, 2017, 10:18 AM
nhracecraft
Apparently, openly wielding/deploying an EBT - Enhanced Battle Tripod (likely an Evil Black variant) can get you shot in certain jurisdictions! Roll Eyes


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September 06, 2017, 10:20 AM
Pale Horse
quote:
Originally posted by Holger Danske:
What was the photographer's failure?


You know, he was trying to be alive while in the vicinity of a police officer.




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September 06, 2017, 10:27 AM
H&K-Guy
The cop had no respect for the force continuum. Total fail. Escalation of force over a tripod? Utter Feldercarb. Frak that.

If you are afraid for your life, of a camera tripod, I would encourage you to seek employment outside of the Law Enforcement vocation. Especially if you are left no retreat or escape from the attacking tripod.

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September 06, 2017, 10:40 AM
Sig2340
quote:
Originally posted by H&K-Guy:
... Feldercarb.


I know only one other person who uses that word.





Nice is overrated

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September 06, 2017, 10:40 AM
H&K-Guy
quote:
Originally posted by Sig2340:
quote:
Originally posted by H&K-Guy:
... Feldercarb.


I know only one other person who uses that word.


Starbuck?

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September 06, 2017, 10:49 AM
YooperSigs
Yep. Bad shoot. The video was just posted on WHIO-TX website.
Cant really defend anyone's actions here. I think that there have been and will be more incidents like this going on all over the country.
Why? Cops know that they are now a target far more than they have been in the past and react accordingly. Possibly more than they have ever been.
Not an excuse or a justification. Just how things are now.


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September 06, 2017, 01:09 PM
bendable
I see a new pentax k1 camera and a half a dozen lenses in his future.
and maybe a nice house with a big garage





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September 06, 2017, 01:48 PM
RogB
quote:
Originally posted by Sig2340:
quote:
Originally posted by H&K-Guy:
... Feldercarb.


I know only one other person who uses that word.


Sounds like what the mechanic would tell the lady what needs to be replaced


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September 06, 2017, 02:39 PM
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body cam video


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September 06, 2017, 03:01 PM
Aquabird
quote:
Originally posted by Southflorida-law:
quote:
Originally posted by Holger Danske:
What was the photographer's failure?


Living in Ohio.


Yeah, well I have lived in Fla and Ohio...cannot say much for Fla...hows that Irma thing gonna work out for you?


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September 06, 2017, 04:29 PM
nhtagmember
quote:
Originally posted by nhracecraft:
Apparently, openly wielding/deploying an EBT - Enhanced Battle Tripod (likely an Evil Black variant) can get you shot in certain jurisdictions! Roll Eyes


the officer could have run back to her cruiser, wet himself and sped away



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