Albuquerque Officer Shows Courage and Cool Marksmanship | Active Self Protection

Published on July 18, 2018
Duration: 9:49

This video analyzes an officer-involved shooting in Albuquerque, New Mexico, highlighting the officer's courage and marksmanship. The analysis, presented by an Evidence-Based Defensive Trainer, breaks down the engagement from initial contact to the PIT maneuver and final confrontation. Key takeaways include the importance of cadence, understanding deadly force legal standards, and effective use of cover.

Quick Summary

An Albuquerque officer displayed remarkable courage and marksmanship, engaging a suspect from 25 yards using vehicle cover and later at 7 yards. The analysis highlights tactical adjustments, including a PIT maneuver and varied shooting cadences (1.3s splits at distance, 0.16s splits up close), all assessed under the Graham v. Connor standard for deadly force.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Context
  2. 00:50Initial Engagement
  3. 01:20Pursuit and PIT Maneuver
  4. 01:41Final Confrontation
  5. 03:18Analysis: Shooting Cadence
  6. 06:05Legal Standard for Deadly Force
  7. 08:14Post-Engagement Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

What tactical advantages did the officer utilize during the engagement?

The officer effectively used his vehicle door for cover during the initial engagement at 25 yards. He also successfully employed a PIT maneuver to stop the suspect's fleeing vehicle, demonstrating tactical proficiency.

How did the officer's shooting cadence change during the incident?

The officer adjusted his shooting cadence based on distance and threat. At 25 yards, he fired with slow, precise 1.3-second splits. As the threat escalated at 7 yards, his cadence increased significantly to 0.16-second splits.

What legal standard governs the use of deadly force in such encounters?

The use of deadly force is evaluated under the objective reasonableness standard established by the Supreme Court case Graham v. Connor, considering the totality of circumstances from a reasonable officer's perspective.

What safety lesson can be learned from the post-engagement actions?

A critical safety lesson is the importance of maintaining firearm retention during any struggle. Dropping a firearm can create a severe hazard, and immediate securing of any dropped weapon by the primary officer is paramount.

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