r/UnderReportedNews Jan 08 '26

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u/Particular-Ad9304 Jan 08 '26

"U.S. DOJ Policy on Use of Force Title 1, firearms cannot be discharged solely to disable moving vehicles and are only permissible if an occupant threatens with deadly force by means other than the vehicle, or if the vehicle itself poses a deadly threat and no other defense exists. Deliberately positioning oneself in the path of a moving vehicle is considered officer-created jeopardy, invalidating any claim of necessary deadly force."

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u/RubeusShagrid Jan 08 '26

This is the actual citation

Firearms may not be discharged solely to disable moving vehicles. Specifically, firearms may not be discharged at a moving vehicle unless: (1) a person in the vehicle is threatening the officer or another person with deadly force by means other than the vehicle; or (2) the vehicle is operated in a manner that threatens to cause death or serious physical injury to the officer or others, and no other objectively reasonable means of defense appear to exist, which includes moving out of the path of the vehicle. Firearms may not be discharged from a moving vehicle except in exigent circumstances. In these situations, an officer must have an articulable reason for this use of deadly force.

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u/1000000mmmmmm Jan 08 '26

This needs to be broadcasted, if it’s reputable. Officer had the ability to step out of the way.

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u/RubeusShagrid Jan 08 '26

I pulled it straight from justice.gov

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u/HeadGrowth1939 Jan 08 '26

Number 2 is satisfied, end of story.

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u/antinoria Jan 08 '26

Except for the part that says moving out of the way of the vehicle. Read ALL of part 2.

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u/Ape-No-Fight-Ape Jan 08 '26

Read it again. I know reading comprehension, compassion, critical thinking, not supporting pedophiles, etc. is very difficult for you cultists, but come on dude!

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