Another Killing Of Police Officers At the Hands of Criminals (3 Viewers)

[Jack White]

I believe there have been 10 officers killed by gunfire this year. I believe there have been close to 500 people killed by police this year.

Not true at all. Last year 126 police officers were killed. Law enforcement kills about 1000 criminals per year. So about a 10/1 ratio. If you want to just use police officers from like a squad car if would be closer to 5 or 6 to 1. That ratio is disturbing. No way I would ever be a police officer.

Per 2008, there are around 120,000 police officers in the USA. So you would have an .001% chance of being killed. Your odds of dying in a freeway accident might be worse.

Tim's calculator is broken and he tried to do that math in his head.

 

[Jack White]

How about this:

How many people shot by police don't have a long rap sheet?

By age 23, over 40 percent of American men have been arrested.

This tells me that perhaps we have too many laws.

Three felonies a day.

 

[jonessed]

Again those numbers, in terms of percentage of police officers being killed, are so low that it makes the entire article meaningless.

They aren't really that low. Certainly higher than I would have expected.

 

[Henry Ford]

I believe there have been 10 officers killed by gunfire this year. I believe there have been close to 500 people killed by police this year.

Not true at all. Last year 126 police officers were killed. Law enforcement kills about 1000 criminals per year. So about a 10/1 ratio. If you want to just use police officers from like a squad car if would be closer to 5 or 6 to 1. That ratio is disturbing. No way I would ever be a police officer.

How many non-criminals are killed by law enforcement a year?

I'll go with zero.

That's a weird number to pick.

 

[Henry Ford]

I believe there have been 10 officers killed by gunfire this year. I believe there have been close to 500 people killed by police this year.

Not true at all. Last year 126 police officers were killed. Law enforcement kills about 1000 criminals per year. So about a 10/1 ratio. If you want to just use police officers from like a squad car if would be closer to 5 or 6 to 1. That ratio is disturbing. No way I would ever be a police officer.

Per 2008, there are around 120,000 police officers in the USA. So you would have an .001% chance of being killed. Your odds of dying in a freeway accident might be worse.

Close. .01%

 

[igbomb]

I believe there have been 10 officers killed by gunfire this year. I believe there have been close to 500 people killed by police this year.

Not true at all. Last year 126 police officers were killed. Law enforcement kills about 1000 criminals per year. So about a 10/1 ratio. If you want to just use police officers from like a squad car if would be closer to 5 or 6 to 1. That ratio is disturbing. No way I would ever be a police officer.

Per 2008, there are around 120,000 police officers in the USA. So you would have an .001% chance of being killed. Your odds of dying in a freeway accident might be worse.

Close. .01%

Only the 120,000 is flat wrong. That's just the number of FEDERAL officers. It's right on the wiki page which is where Tim probably got the data. There were another 765,000 sworn state and local full-time officers in 2008. Plus 44,000 part-time sworn officers.

 

[Jack White]

I believe there have been 10 officers killed by gunfire this year. I believe there have been close to 500 people killed by police this year.

Not true at all. Last year 126 police officers were killed. Law enforcement kills about 1000 criminals per year. So about a 10/1 ratio. If you want to just use police officers from like a squad car if would be closer to 5 or 6 to 1. That ratio is disturbing. No way I would ever be a police officer.

Per 2008, there are around 120,000 police officers in the USA. So you would have an .001% chance of being killed. Your odds of dying in a freeway accident might be worse.

Close. .01%

Getting closer . . .

 

[Henry Ford]

I believe there have been 10 officers killed by gunfire this year. I believe there have been close to 500 people killed by police this year.

Not true at all. Last year 126 police officers were killed. Law enforcement kills about 1000 criminals per year. So about a 10/1 ratio. If you want to just use police officers from like a squad car if would be closer to 5 or 6 to 1. That ratio is disturbing. No way I would ever be a police officer.

Per 2008, there are around 120,000 police officers in the USA. So you would have an .001% chance of being killed. Your odds of dying in a freeway accident might be worse.

Close. .01%

Getting closer . . .

No, he did the math wrong. it was actually .0001, or .01%

 

[Henry Ford]

I believe there have been 10 officers killed by gunfire this year. I believe there have been close to 500 people killed by police this year.

Not true at all. Last year 126 police officers were killed. Law enforcement kills about 1000 criminals per year. So about a 10/1 ratio. If you want to just use police officers from like a squad car if would be closer to 5 or 6 to 1. That ratio is disturbing. No way I would ever be a police officer.

Per 2008, there are around 120,000 police officers in the USA. So you would have an .001% chance of being killed. Your odds of dying in a freeway accident might be worse.

Close. .01%

Only the 120,000 is flat wrong. That's just the number of FEDERAL officers. It's right on the wiki page which is where Tim probably got the data. There were another 765,000 sworn state and local full-time officers in 2008. Plus 44,000 part-time sworn officers.

The part time ones don't count. They're 70 years old and think their guns are tasers.

 

[cstu]

Only the 120,000 is flat wrong. That's just the number of FEDERAL officers. It's right on the wiki page which is where Tim probably got the data. There were another 765,000 sworn state and local full-time officers in 2008. Plus 44,000 part-time sworn officers.

Federal officers appear to have a much safer job:

Six federal officers, five officers from U.S. territories, two tribal officers, two
correctional officers and a military officer were killed in 2014.

However, the number of police killed in felonious incidents was half the 126 number:

Sixty-two officers were killed in felonious incidents.

 

[General Tso]

New Jersey teacher fired for having her 3rd grade students send "Get well" letters to a cop killer in jail. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/05/14/nj-teacher-who-had-3rd-graders-write-get-well-notes-to-cop-killer-fired/

During National Police Week no less.

 

[jonessed]

New Jersey teacher fired for having her 3rd grade students send "Get well" letters to a cop killer in jail. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/05/14/nj-teacher-who-had-3rd-graders-write-get-well-notes-to-cop-killer-fired/

During National Police Week no less.

What a moron.

 

[Short Corner]

I believe there have been 10 officers killed by gunfire this year. I believe there have been close to 500 people killed by police this year.

Not true at all. Last year 126 police officers were killed. Law enforcement kills about 1000 criminals per year. So about a 10/1 ratio. If you want to just use police officers from like a squad car if would be closer to 5 or 6 to 1. That ratio is disturbing. No way I would ever be a police officer.

Per 2008, there are around 120,000 police officers in the USA. So you would have an .001% chance of being killed. Your odds of dying in a freeway accident might be worse.

Close. .01%

Getting closer . . .

No, he did the math wrong. it was actually .0001, or .01%

Strike two.

 

[Short Corner]

I believe there have been 10 officers killed by gunfire this year. I believe there have been close to 500 people killed by police this year.

Not true at all. Last year 126 police officers were killed. Law enforcement kills about 1000 criminals per year. So about a 10/1 ratio. If you want to just use police officers from like a squad car if would be closer to 5 or 6 to 1. That ratio is disturbing. No way I would ever be a police officer.

How many non-criminals are killed by law enforcement a year?

I'll go with zero.

That's a weird number to pick.

Not really.

 

[avoiding injuries]

Police on the scene where an Omaha police officer was injured in a shooting; a suspect was also transported to the hospital - @MattSmithWOWT

Omaha Police confirm 7-year veteran officer, identified as Kerrie Orozco, has died after being shot in line of duty - @JoeChiodo

http://www.breakingnews.com/t/BJLl

 

[KCitons]

Police on the scene where an Omaha police officer was injured in a shooting; a suspect was also transported to the hospital - @MattSmithWOWT

Omaha Police confirm 7-year veteran officer, identified as Kerrie Orozco, has died after being shot in line of duty - @JoeChiodo

http://www.breakingnews.com/t/BJLl

Reading reports that she had a baby recently. Sad situation.

 

[General Tso]

Police on the scene where an Omaha police officer was injured in a shooting; a suspect was also transported to the hospital - @MattSmithWOWT

Omaha Police confirm 7-year veteran officer, identified as Kerrie Orozco, has died after being shot in line of duty - @JoeChiodohttp://www.breakingnews.com/t/BJLl

Reading reports that she had a baby recently. Sad situation.

She had a baby on February 17th. The baby has been in the hospital since birth and was due to come home tomorrow.

 

[General Tso]

Funny how the news works today - no indication in any articles as to the race of the cop and the race of the suspect. Probably because it was a black suspect killing a white cop.

 

[KCitons]

Funny how the news works today - no indication in any articles as to the race of the cop and the race of the suspect. Probably because it was a black suspect killing a white cop.

Reports are the shooter was a known gang member. Officer was a detective with the North Gang Suppression Squad. She was serving a warrant at the time of the shooting.

 

[KCitons]

A quick check of CNN and USA Today's website shows zero reporting on the shooting in Omaha. Fox News was the only one that acknowledge the incident.

 

[avoiding injuries]

http://m.tulsaworld.com/news/state/police-officer-motorist-shot-in-nowata-area-manhunt-ensues-north/article_33ff6fce-4703-5472-b656-940399a019b3.html?mode=jqm

 

[General Tso]

White Memphis police officer killed during routine traffic stop. Shot multiple times. Person of interest is in custody. No details on the race of the suspects anywhere as of yet.

http://www.myfoxmemphis.com/story/29688637/breaking-news-memphis-officer-reported-down#.Vb2VEnO9Asw.twitter

 

[General Tso]

Cop killer has been identified as Tremaine Wilburn and the manhunt is on. He was selling drugs at the scene and was on parole for bank robbery. CNN won't identify his race because, well, we know why. He's a black male 29 years old and his picture was disseminated to media over an hour ago, though it's only been posted on Twitter. http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/02/us/memphis-officer-killed-traffic-stop/

 

[BeaverCleaver]

Cop killer has been identified as Tremaine Wilburn and the manhunt is on. He was selling drugs at the scene and was on parole for bank robbery. CNN won't identify his race because, well, we know why. He's a black male 29 years old and his picture was disseminated to media over an hour ago, though it's only been posted on Twitter. http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/02/us/memphis-officer-killed-traffic-stop/

It will be crickets on this from the lefties.

 

[General Tso]

CNN just updated their website with a picture of the killer. That's a good thing, seeing as he is at large, armed and dangerous.

 

[rockaction]

And named Tremaine.

 

[avoiding injuries]

CNN just updated their website with a picture of the killer. That's a good thing, seeing as he is at large, armed and dangerous.

Was it his 6th grade yearbook photo?

 

[RBM]

Cop killer has been identified as Tremaine Wilburn and the manhunt is on. He was selling drugs at the scene and was on parole for bank robbery. CNN won't identify his race because, well, we know why. He's a black male 29 years old and his picture was disseminated to media over an hour ago, though it's only been posted on Twitter. http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/02/us/memphis-officer-killed-traffic-stop/

It will be crickets on this from the lefties.

They'll roll their eyes and laugh like ####### jackasses. The usual shtick.

 

[rockaction]

Cop killer has been identified as Tremaine Wilburn and the manhunt is on. He was selling drugs at the scene and was on parole for bank robbery. CNN won't identify his race because, well, we know why. He's a black male 29 years old and his picture was disseminated to media over an hour ago, though it's only been posted on Twitter. http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/02/us/memphis-officer-killed-traffic-stop/

It will be crickets on this from the lefties.

They'll roll their eyes and laugh like ####### jackasses. The usual shtick.

Yeah, I've had it with that schtick, too, in the general sense. It's freaking old.

 

[NajehHejan]

Quote from the Memphis police chief really hits home. Something to the effect of these officers have rules of engagement they must follow, though they at any point in a 24 hour day may face those who follow no rules.

 

[BustedKnuckles]

Quote from the Memphis police chief really hits home. Something to the effect of these officers have rules of engagement they must follow, though they at any point in a 24 hour day may face those who follow no rules.

So just in case shoot first and figure out the rest later

 

[BeaverCleaver]

Quote from the Memphis police chief really hits home. Something to the effect of these officers have rules of engagement they must follow, though they at any point in a 24 hour day may face those who follow no rules.

So just in case shoot first and figure out the rest later

You're pathetic!

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

Quote from the Memphis police chief really hits home. Something to the effect of these officers have rules of engagement they must follow, though they at any point in a 24 hour day may face those who follow no rules.

So just in case shoot first and figure out the rest later

You're pathetic!

Cops know the rules before they become cops (though many don't follow those rules). They also have bullet proof gear. It sucks for anyone to get shot but cops should rarely fire the first shot.

 

[BeaverCleaver]

Quote from the Memphis police chief really hits home. Something to the effect of these officers have rules of engagement they must follow, though they at any point in a 24 hour day may face those who follow no rules.

So just in case shoot first and figure out the rest later

You're pathetic!

Cops know the rules before they become cops (though many don't follow those rules). They also have bullet proof gear. It sucks for anyone to get shot but cops should rarely fire the first shot.

WTF?

 

[BustedKnuckles]

Quote from the Memphis police chief really hits home. Something to the effect of these officers have rules of engagement they must follow, though they at any point in a 24 hour day may face those who follow no rules.

So just in case shoot first and figure out the rest later

You're pathetic!

whatever beav

 

[General Tso]

Quote from the Memphis police chief really hits home. Something to the effect of these officers have rules of engagement they must follow, though they at any point in a 24 hour day may face those who follow no rules.

So just in case shoot first and figure out the rest later

Wow. The sense of empathy for the dead cop here is palpable.

 

[BustedKnuckles]

Quote from the Memphis police chief really hits home. Something to the effect of these officers have rules of engagement they must follow, though they at any point in a 24 hour day may face those who follow no rules.

So just in case shoot first and figure out the rest later

Wow. The sense of empathy for the dead cop here is palpable.

im not talking about the officer that was shot...im responding to the quote about about rules of engagement...i would never make make light of a cop being killed

 

[BeaverCleaver]

Quote from the Memphis police chief really hits home. Something to the effect of these officers have rules of engagement they must follow, though they at any point in a 24 hour day may face those who follow no rules.

So just in case shoot first and figure out the rest later

Wow. The sense of empathy for the dead cop here is palpable.

im not talking about the officer that was shot...im responding to the quote about about rules of engagement...i would never make make light of a cop being killed

You keep coming across as an ###

 

[BustedKnuckles]

Quote from the Memphis police chief really hits home. Something to the effect of these officers have rules of engagement they must follow, though they at any point in a 24 hour day may face those who follow no rules.

So just in case shoot first and figure out the rest later

Wow. The sense of empathy for the dead cop here is palpable.

im not talking about the officer that was shot...im responding to the quote about about rules of engagement...i would never make make light of a cop being killed

You keep coming across as an ###

why because i believe that the police should be held to a higher standard than the common thugs they look like in a lot of the videos ?

 

[BeaverCleaver]

Quote from the Memphis police chief really hits home. Something to the effect of these officers have rules of engagement they must follow, though they at any point in a 24 hour day may face those who follow no rules.

So just in case shoot first and figure out the rest later

Wow. The sense of empathy for the dead cop here is palpable.

im not talking about the officer that was shot...im responding to the quote about about rules of engagement...i would never make make light of a cop being killed

You keep coming across as an ###

why because i believe that the police should be held to a higher standard than the common thugs they look like in a lot of the videos ?

Yes...the common thugs comment helped prove my point.

 

[BustedKnuckles]

Quote from the Memphis police chief really hits home. Something to the effect of these officers have rules of engagement they must follow, though they at any point in a 24 hour day may face those who follow no rules.

So just in case shoot first and figure out the rest later

Wow. The sense of empathy for the dead cop here is palpable.

im not talking about the officer that was shot...im responding to the quote about about rules of engagement...i would never make make light of a cop being killed

You keep coming across as an ###

why because i believe that the police should be held to a higher standard than the common thugs they look like in a lot of the videos ?

Yes...the common thugs comment helped prove my point.

take your blinders off

 

[BeaverCleaver]

Quote from the Memphis police chief really hits home. Something to the effect of these officers have rules of engagement they must follow, though they at any point in a 24 hour day may face those who follow no rules.

So just in case shoot first and figure out the rest later

Wow. The sense of empathy for the dead cop here is palpable.

im not talking about the officer that was shot...im responding to the quote about about rules of engagement...i would never make make light of a cop being killed

You keep coming across as an ###

why because i believe that the police should be held to a higher standard than the common thugs they look like in a lot of the videos ?

Yes...the common thugs comment helped prove my point.

take your blinders off

this coming from you

 

[BustedKnuckles]

Quote from the Memphis police chief really hits home. Something to the effect of these officers have rules of engagement they must follow, though they at any point in a 24 hour day may face those who follow no rules.

So just in case shoot first and figure out the rest later

Wow. The sense of empathy for the dead cop here is palpable.

im not talking about the officer that was shot...im responding to the quote about about rules of engagement...i would never make make light of a cop being killed

You keep coming across as an ###

why because i believe that the police should be held to a higher standard than the common thugs they look like in a lot of the videos ?

Yes...the common thugs comment helped prove my point.

take your blinders off

this coming from you

awww...golly jeez beaver...im sorry ...i didnt realize i was discussing this topic with a cop...or wannabe cop...well in any case enjoy your night ...hugs

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

Quote from the Memphis police chief really hits home. Something to the effect of these officers have rules of engagement they must follow, though they at any point in a 24 hour day may face those who follow no rules.

So just in case shoot first and figure out the rest later

You're pathetic!

Cops know the rules before they become cops (though many don't follow those rules). They also have bullet proof gear. It sucks for anyone to get shot but cops should rarely fire the first shot.

WTF?

Cops shouldn't have "no rules". And they know this going in. Is it really as hard for you to comprehend as it seems?

 

[Ditka Butkus]

White cops lives matter!

 

[Two Deep]

The Police Chief is the man!

 

[jonessed]

Quote from the Memphis police chief really hits home. Something to the effect of these officers have rules of engagement they must follow, though they at any point in a 24 hour day may face those who follow no rules.

So just in case shoot first and figure out the rest later

Wow. The sense of empathy for the dead cop here is palpable.

Perhaps if he was a black cop there would be more empathy.

 

[avoiding injuries]

Quote from the Memphis police chief really hits home. Something to the effect of these officers have rules of engagement they must follow, though they at any point in a 24 hour day may face those who follow no rules.

So just in case shoot first and figure out the rest later

Wow. The sense of empathy for the dead cop here is palpable.

Perhaps if he was a black cop there would be more empathy.

I'm not sure. I think the negative connotation of a cop is stronger than the positive effect of being black.

 

[Frank Drebin]

Quote from the Memphis police chief really hits home. Something to the effect of these officers have rules of engagement they must follow, though they at any point in a 24 hour day may face those who follow no rules.

So just in case shoot first and figure out the rest later

You're pathetic!

Cops know the rules before they become cops (though many don't follow those rules). They also have bullet proof gear. It sucks for anyone to get shot but cops should rarely fire the first shot.

So cops should have to dodge a bullet first before defending themselves? Why? Where in "the rules" does it say that??

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

Quote from the Memphis police chief really hits home. Something to the effect of these officers have rules of engagement they must follow, though they at any point in a 24 hour day may face those who follow no rules.

So just in case shoot first and figure out the rest later

You're pathetic!

Cops know the rules before they become cops (though many don't follow those rules). They also have bullet proof gear. It sucks for anyone to get shot but cops should rarely fire the first shot.

So cops should have to dodge a bullet first before defending themselves? Why? Where in "the rules" does it say that??

Cops should not be shooting unarmed people over and over and over like they are doing. You know this already though.