Thread: Really? How hard is it

Originally Posted by The Jackel

I know this was an accident, but if it was one of US, we would properly lose our FAL and possibly have to go to court, to face a few charges.

So hopefully this doesn't get swept under the rug, demotion for a start, or sacked!!

Hopefully it wont be swept away TJ.

The AOS officer was carrying out their duty when this occurred, where as for us its recreation in most cases. However that is not an excuse for poor handling if handling was the cause and there should be some form of discipline handed out if it was found to be negligent.

The last few years have seen hunters charged and sentenced to prison for between 3 and 12 months when they have caused the death of another. So some form of discipline is needed if a Police Officer causes injury or death due to negligence, however the nature of the job the Police perform will need to be taking into account also.

If it was a procedural issue then hopefully procedures will be reviewed, maybe officers with rifles don't assist with the manhandling of the offender. The investigation will hopefully get to the bottom of it.

Its a nasty event for all concerned.