What happens when officers use deadly force?
- They undergo interviews and psychological evaluations
- They are placed on paid leave
- Use of police force is not regularly chronicled
- In 2001, police officers used deadly force in 3.6 out of every 10,000 calls over a two year period.
- An officer convicted of criminal wrongdoing could face federal prison for violation of civil rights.
- Last year 111 federal, state and other law officers were killed in the line of duty.
- 33 of those were shot to death during a confrontation.
- A grand jury indicted Charlotte-Mecklenburg, N.C., police officer Randall Kerrick in the shooting death of an unarmed 28 year old man.
- Kerrick shot Jonathan Ferrell ten times
- He was charged with voluntary manslaughter
- It was the first time in 30 years a Charlotte police officer had been charged in an on-duty shooting.
- Shootings are typically judged by how the officer perceived the threat.
- Was he fearing for his life?
- Aveni, New Hampshire expert says discussing his group's research...
- 1 in 4 police shootings involve an unarmed civilian
- 2 thirds of police shootings occur in low-sight situations and they mistake something in their hand for a gun.
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