ASSISTING POLICE OFFICERS

[MAC USMC]

How many of you California citizen/gun owners would assist a police officer trying to make an arrest or one being jumped by gang-bangers!

This is common practice in many rural locales where most folks have rifle racks in their trucks and intercede to help a police officer in difficulty. Not to imply a weapon is needed in each incident, but it is there for a reason. I would think most police officers support the 2nd Amendment as well as concealed carry with a CCW.

Many cops have had citizens jump in and help them subdue a bad-guy even some who were armed. I had citizens help me on several occasions back a few years. Times and attitudes change over time -- so what would you do?

[tyrist]

I had a citizen help be wrestle down a drug crazed suspect. I was fighting with the guy on the ground and he was across the street. He came over and pinned the guy allowing me to get into a cuffing position. I was glad he helped since it probably saved me from some injuries.

[PatriotnMore]

I would definitely jump in and help an LEO if I saw he needed assistance, no questions.

[SCMA-1]

Absolutely. And I'd use any and everything at my disposal as a weapon (truck, 6 cell maglite, 7 lb fire extinguisher, 5" folder I carry, etc.) to assist them. But then I've been accused of going around looking for confrontation.

SCMA-1

[Crusader]

I have before, and I'd do it again without hesitation. I have a great deal of respect for (most) police officers, and if/when I see they need help, I'm 100% willing.

There was a show the other day on Spike that had a video clip of a cop wrestling with a suspect. The cop was very nearly getting his *** kicked, and almost had his gun taken out of its holster by the attacker. It was a very scary video to watch, and was even more disturbing by the fact that probably a dozen people walked right past the fight without offering assistance. During an interview with the cop afterwards, he said he couldn't blame the people for not jumping in. I sure did though.

[Jicko]

I'd loved to help....

But the issue is.... when the PD's backups come, they may mistake you as one of the bad guys....

[PatriotnMore]

During an interview with the cop afterwards, he said he couldn't blame the people for not jumping in. I sure did though.

I saw another video where just the opposite happened. The LEO was not doing well and his gun was in question, a bystander came across the street, the cop yelled for help, and the two subdued the guy. The best thing the cop did when it got to that point was to ask for help.

[Oregonish]

I'd help, if needed.

[RolinThundr]

I'd jump right in- we expect them to be there for us, we should be there for them.

[sugi942]

I would even though I'm getting older... hahaha!

Makes me wonder about the N. Hollywood bank robbery scenario. Guys are shooting the place up, LEOs are going down, non-combatants are going down, you have your favorite rifle, it's a clear shot from your front yard fenceline behind cover... do you take the shot? Is it legal?

[sorensen440]

I would help if they needed it (same goes for any non leo's that need help)

[command_liner]

My brother-in-law's friend spotted a guy beating on a Mass State Trooper.
The Trooper was a woman and was out of her league. So the friend drives
across the median at high speed, across the road, jumps out and goes at
it with the BG. He gets a few bumps and cuts, but saves the day.

But in this case corruption works the right way. He will never get a speeding ticket on a highway in Mass.
He has tried a few times, but no Trooper will sign a ticket.

[frigginchi]

Be sure to identify yourself before you jump in

[gn3hz3ku1*]

I would even though I'm getting older... hahaha!

Makes me wonder about the N. Hollywood bank robbery scenario. Guys are shooting the place up, LEOs are going down, non-combatants are going down, you have your favorite rifle, it's a clear shot from your front yard fenceline behind cover... do you take the shot? Is it legal?

no DA would press charges and no jury would convict you...
so yes double tap just in case you miss

[CAL.BAR]

I'd loved to help....

But the issue is.... when the PD's backups come, they may mistake you as one of the bad guys....

Exactly - how does that work? Back up comes around the corner to see you wrestling with the officer and another civilian. So they start beating/ tazing/shooting everything not in a uniform right?

Question for the offiers - what do you do in a situation like that where you get a call officer down or officer in need of backup and you turn the corner and see him wrestling with two civi's. Answer honestly now! What would you do?