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MSG Joseph Cristofaro they are trained and paid to use the minimum force necessary. The split second decision is the same that I faced overseas. That is not an excuse. If they screwed the pooch then it is what it is. No special privileges or different rules. I dont agree with your assessment and it sounds like a cop out. The parking lot was well lit and as shown in the video. You cant just get a gun out of thin air. Police are well trained to know the difference between a taser and a gun. It sounds to me like you would have acted in the same manner. 22 minutes to go from calm to dead is concerning. I also look forward to the DA's decision on charges against the ex-cop which should be announced on wednesday. The cop couldnt identify a threat to his life as you said and just chose on his own to end the life of mr. Brooks. All this being said, I see you as one of the good cops and trust your judgement in split second scenarios.

LCpl Brad Gross Wrong. I have friends who are LEO's. My friends that are LEO'S are of many different races. MSG Joseph Cristofaro in my view is a great LEO. I take issue with bad cops or cops who make bad decisions which ultimately end in the death of another.

MSG Joseph Cristofaro We may hardly ever agree on things but I appreciate when we can have meaningful dialogue like this.

MSG Joseph Cristofaro - I am familiar with (Graham v. Connor, 490 U.S. 386 (1989) and (Tennessee v. Garner, 471 U.S. 1 (1985) and understand courts make decisions case-by-case. Now it's going to be for the courts to decide. If the ex-cop is innocent I'm sure he will be re-instated. If the ex-cop is guilty, I trust he will be given the appropriate sentencing.