Cop shot in Indy

[henktermaat]

I hope he's OK and I pray for a quick recovery. Thank you guys for doing a hard job.

 

[ATF Consumer]

When a brother/sister get shot WHILE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES, we respond as though a blood member of our family has been shot.

Officer Kerry was not on duty at the time of this occurrence, he was at his civilian job.

 

[redneckmedic]

Officer Kerry was not on duty at the time of this occurrence, he was at his civilian job.

A Police Officer is NEVER off duty. His pay check was coming from a different source that night, however LE are never off duty, and their sworn abilities follow the badge as needed.

It's sad that is what your hanging onto.

 

[rfontes]

this is why i dont go to any bars anymore.

 

[ATF Consumer]

A Police Officer is NEVER off duty. His pay check was coming from a different source that night, however LE are never off duty, and their sworn abilities follow the badge as needed.

It's sad that is what your hanging onto.

Is that like "once a Marine, always a Marine?"

Now I'm hanging

I think that comment by the Sargent would be questioned by all LEOs. It is certainly painting the picture that there is preference when it comes to the victim.

 

[phylodog]

It is certainly painting the picture that there is preference when it comes to the victim.

Most people would understand it as being human nature to react slightly differently when something hits very close to home.

 

[sj kahr k40]

This thread certainly didn't take the path I was hoping, the point of the story to me was that it's a dangerous city and even a uniformed cop being on the scene will not stop criminals

 

[ATF Consumer]

Most people would understand it as being human nature to react slightly differently when something hits very close to home.

I suppose so...
Not a tax dollar's difference will provide common citizens the same response that off duty cops get...we should get a discount.

 

[UncleMike]

This thread certainly didn't take the path I was hoping, the point of the story to me was that it's a dangerous city and even a uniformed cop being on the scene will not stop criminals

It was a noble try SJ.
But the bashing instinct is strong in some people.

 

[Joe Williams]

Jesus H Christ.

Cops can't even get shot good enough to satisfy the cop haters.

Some of you people are simply disgusting.

 

[phylodog]

I suppose so...
Not a tax dollar's difference will provide common citizens the same response that off duty cops get...we should get a discount.

Show me an example, here in Indianapolis, where a person shot run failed to receive adequate response from IMPD.

SJ - Unfortunately your intent doesn't really matter. Any time you post something involving LE on this board someone is going to find a reason to ***** or cry about something.

 

[sj kahr k40]

Update on the story

Officer shot: gunshot to the shoulder during an altercation - fox59.com

Looks like the officer is going to be ok, I don't envy his rehab though, having had to learn how to walk 2 extra times I know rehab will suck

 

[ATF Consumer]

I don't ever recall indicating or imply that I hate cops...I have no reason to hate them as individuals.
Just because I point out issues I have doesn't make me a hater...Heck, I point out many issues with this board, but I certainly am not a hater...you are an opposing view hater!

 

[Muddy_Ford]

I can see how the SGT's comment could be taken out of context, but here is my take on it..........

I someone just shot a cop the chances are even higher that he/she would not have any hesitation to shoot/kill anyone else who they think gets in their way/has a means of getaway.

Just my

Prayers sent for a speedy recovery and for the Officers family.

 

[serpicostraight]

This is spinning a bit out of control, I can honestly say that every shooting I have been on downtown, actually everywhere in Marion Co., by the time I have arrived on scene there was an overwhelming amount of LEO presents. City Block perimeters have been set up, the scene barricaded, and several officers with the pt and or witnesses. Some might call this a waste of tax payer money, I would have if not involved directly with the scene. But this is the way criminals get caught, and further escalation of the scene is controlled. And probably several other aspects of LEO work that I don't understand.

The only difference btwn most shootings and the officers was that every intersection was held for the ambulance to travel through from scene to Wishard. I blame no one, he is a public safety officer and I will allow him a bit more of "perks" than the avg joe gets, IMO.

so nobody but leo deserve to get intersections cleared and thier life saved? if it can be done for leo why not everyone else?

 

[phylodog]

I've cleared hundreds of intersections for fire trucks and ambulances over the years. Never knew where they were going or who was in the back.

 

[serpicostraight]

I've cleared hundreds of intersections for fire trucks and ambulances over the years. Never knew where they were going or who was in the back.

that is the right attitude phylodog and im sure every one involved appreciated it. a human life hanging in the balance deserves all the help they can get no matter what they do for a living.

 

[UncleMike]

I've cleared hundreds of intersections for fire trucks and ambulances over the years. Never knew where they were going or who was in the back.

Yeah, but I'll bet you would have cleared the intersection faster, and better, if you knew another LEO was in the ambulance!!

Ya can't reason with the know it alls phylodog.
They've never been there or done that.

 

[Blue Tile Spook]

I'm another person hoping the Officer heals quickly and well.

 

[Fenway]

Agreed

Jesus H Christ.

Cops can't even get shot good enough to satisfy the cop haters.

Some of you people are simply disgusting.