Man Throws Rocks At Cop Car, Gets Shot

Published on December 28, 2022
Duration: 14:10

This analysis, presented by John Correia and Mike Willever of Active Self Protection, breaks down a use-of-force incident involving a suspect throwing rocks at a police car. It critically examines law enforcement tactics, including the concept of 'time compression' versus utilizing discretionary time, the importance of pistol-mounted lights for target identification, and the psychological factor of 'contempt of cop.' The hosts, recognized for their expertise in self-defense and use-of-force analysis, conclude that while the shooting may have been legally justified, tactical errors could have made it unnecessary.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Sponsorship
  2. 00:36Incident Overview
  3. 01:18The Shooting Incident
  4. 01:55Evidence and Legal Aftermath
  5. 02:25Tactical Analysis: Time and Preclusion
  6. 05:41Pistol-Mounted Lights and Psychology
  7. 08:33Justified vs. Necessary Force

Frequently Asked Questions

What tactical concepts were discussed in the Active Self Protection video about the rock-throwing incident?

The video discusses 'time compression,' where officers feel pressured to act quickly, versus using discretionary time. It also covers the importance of pistol-mounted lights for target identification and the psychological factor of 'contempt of cop.'

Was the use of force in the Phoenix rock-throwing incident legally justified?

According to the analysis, throwing large rocks constitutes a threat of great bodily harm, making the shooting legally 'justified.' However, the hosts question if it was tactically 'necessary' given potential alternative actions.

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