Medal of valor

[szczescie]

"For disarming a wanted man after he fired shots at him, a Pacifica police officer demonstrated such bravery and professionalism his police chief awarded him a Medal of Valor."

http://www.pacificatribune.com/news/officer-earns-medal-of-valor-for-disarming-wanted-man/article_1ea69ee0-4f6b-11e6-931e-afe3bf925c05.html

Dang! Good job.

And thanks to all of you.

[vgourdik]

I think its great but incredibly lucky that the officer didnt die and he prob shouldve shot him...All this does is give people a false sense that we can disarm without having to use deadly force...dangerous but nontheless greatful the officer went home

[jdubs71]

Wow! 9 lives I guess. Glad he's safe, but I also agree with vgourdik.

[edgerly779]

I agree with both above. Very risky. Shoot to wound if so inclined but don't bring fists to an armed conflict.

[FLIGHT762]

[TrailerparkTrash]

I like many of us, probably have known numerous sworn co-workers that have been in deadly force shooting incidents ...and won. They survived yet the "brass" in most cases have FAILED to formerly recognize the surviving officer(s) because it involved the (righteous) death of a suspect.

Sadly and more so than not, departments nationwide fail to give a "medal of valor" award to an officer, for the justified killing (in self defense or defense of others) of a bad guy that needed to die during a gunfight.

One also learns late in a career that most medal of valor awards are insignificant tools, used to make only the "brass" look good at a big blown out ceremony and on the coattails of the individual officer.

[TrailerparkTrash]

I agree with both above. Very risky. Shoot to wound if so inclined but don't bring fists to an armed conflict.

Sorry, but "shoot to wound?" Who trains that way???

[stormvet]

I'm sure he used the best option available to him at that moment. Sounds like they were right on top of each other, better to go for his gun then try to get yours. If he would of tried to draw his own, perp would of most likely shot him.
He was fighting for his life and made the winning decision and that's the most important one, always win no matter the tools you have to use.

[scadvice]

I like many of us, probably have known numerous sworn co-workers that have been in deadly force shooting incidents ...and won. They survived yet the "brass" in most cases have FAILED to formerly recognize the surviving officer(s) because it involved the (righteous) death of a suspect.

Sadly and more so than not, departments nationwide fail to give a "medal of valor" award to an officer, for the justified killing (in self defense or defense of others) of a bad guy that needed to die during a gunfight.

One also learns late in a career that most medal of valor awards are insignificant tools, used to make only the "brass" look good at a big blown out ceremony and on the coattails of the individual officer.

Very well said...respect...

[scadvice]

BTW - Just wondering...what are all the ribbons for on his chest? He's got more than I did for the whole time I was in the service.

[esy]

^^^^ I can't tell by the picture since it's blurry, however, my department has quite a few. Some are like commendations, service pins, American flag, and then the bigger and more obvious ones like, bronze star, silver star, purple heart, etc., etc.

Some departments even allow for certain pins earned in the military to be worn too.

[scadvice]

^^^^ I can't tell by the picture since it's blurry, however, my department has quite a few. Some are like commendations, service pins, American flag, and then the bigger and more obvious ones like, bronze star, silver star, purple heart, etc., etc.

Some departments even allow for certain pins earned in the military to be worn too.

You don't say... thats new to this old fart...

[esy]

You don't say... thats new to this old fart...

Really? Your department doesn't allow for medals or what not to be displayed on Class A uniforms?

We don't allow a ton like the military does, however, the high speed guys and gals in the department that have achieved a lot have some good stacking going on.

[SonofWWIIDI]

Good for him!

[Che762x39]

BTW - Just wondering...what are all the ribbons for on his chest? He's got more than I did for the whole time I was in the service.

You did get a Good Conduct for K.P. and a thank you for your service.

Semper Fi