On my way to work (Looooong topic)
Dec 24, 2012 10:59:57 #
Like you, I don't know how I would react in such a situation. It's often spontaneous. But as I am 65, in decent shape, I think back to a recent Clint Eastwood movie line where he is in the same situation at age 80. He grabs the guy and says "now get out of here before I have a heart attack trying to kill you". I can relate...
Dec 24, 2012 11:38:21 #
Dec 24, 2012 12:47:19 #
I am proud of you. Dream or no dream. you did what was right. I am sure that I would do the same thing ( when the adrenalin kicks in), we do what is necessary.
The man was apprently meen enough to do that to a woman but not willing to go after a man.
Good for you.
The man was apprently meen enough to do that to a woman but not willing to go after a man.
Good for you.
Dec 24, 2012 19:27:01 #
from this ex cop, i say great job. The only thing you should have done differently is call 911 first, so that the cops would be on the way if things went bad fast. This is a perfect example of why during the depression crime rates were low. People got involved and watched out for each other.
Dec 24, 2012 21:38:10 #
sinatraman wrote:
from this ex cop, i say great job. The only thing you should have done differently is call 911 first, so that the cops would be on the way if things went bad fast. This is a perfect example of why during the depression crime rates were low. People got involved and watched out for each other.
I did not have a cell phone, but my wife and I have one now (pay as you go) I use about 15 minutes a month. They way it went, I was out of my truck and in it. I appreciate your service to your community. I live in a small town and I have a nice rapport with our police. People outside our community do not care for the Rockton Police as the police will pull you over for speeding / not stopping completely / etc. I tell people I know, "just follow the law" and those that continue to complain, I tell them to "stay out of Rockton". I was arrested by our police dept. in 1996 for standing up to a mess of young people (15-21 years old). Another long story, but when the police came to my home they were apologizing and I told them I broke the law and you need to do your job. The end is that the community banded together and things got squared away. Law Enforcement can be a real thank-less job, but I applaud the men and women who try to be the best they can be.
Dec 24, 2012 21:49:29 #
pilgrim1951 wrote:
Divine appointment it in my eyes. Thank you.
That is what I felt at the time and after it was over.
My wife was a little upset with me, so I had to call my son (Colorado Springs) and talk it out with him. Most of our women do not get it as they love us so much and do not want us hurt. I cleared the air by saying "what if that girl was Sofie? (Our daughter) She understood then.
Dec 24, 2012 21:54:50 #
Dear Rathyatra and Croce,
I do not understand why someone who is getting beat would then turn on their "protector" like you two. I guess the police see allot of this kind of behavior in domestic disturbances. You did the right thing but because these two women cried wolf, don't let that stop you from saving someone in the future.
I do not understand why someone who is getting beat would then turn on their "protector" like you two. I guess the police see allot of this kind of behavior in domestic disturbances. You did the right thing but because these two women cried wolf, don't let that stop you from saving someone in the future.
Dec 24, 2012 23:41:38 #
Dec 25, 2012 00:41:21 #
Did you know that more Police Officers attending Domestic Disputes are attacked by the victim than the original assaulter ? Domestics are dangerous .
Dec 25, 2012 02:05:52 #
Buddy
Both professional LEOs and (properly trained) private security know, the first and most important goal is to defuse the situation. It appears that you handled the situation with intelligence and courage. You are to be commended for your actions. That being said, I would urge caution should the situation ever arise again. The victim can sometimes become a powerful antagonist in domestic situations. Always keep an eye on ALL involved parties and, should the situation become complicated, remember that backing off does NOT indicate cowardice in any way.
Both professional LEOs and (properly trained) private security know, the first and most important goal is to defuse the situation. It appears that you handled the situation with intelligence and courage. You are to be commended for your actions. That being said, I would urge caution should the situation ever arise again. The victim can sometimes become a powerful antagonist in domestic situations. Always keep an eye on ALL involved parties and, should the situation become complicated, remember that backing off does NOT indicate cowardice in any way.
Dec 25, 2012 12:53:31 #
Rathyatra wrote:
You should be proud of yourself - you managed to s... (show quote)
Wish I had a dollar for every domestic assault victim that turned on us when we arrested the perp for the assault. I've seen them go as far as jumping on an officer's back while he was fighting with the assaulting party.
Dec 25, 2012 12:56:30 #
I had a partner who was stabbed in the back with scissors by the wife while we were arresting the husband for severly beating her. Thank God for bullet proof vests. He was not injured.
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