Miami police kill 2 unarmed suspects by shooting disabled car 377 times

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Evaris wrote on 2014-05-16 00:12

http://www.thepcmdgazette.com/news/miami-police-kill-2-unarmed-suspects-by-shooting-disabled-car-377-times/

Just... yeah... how did these guys become police officers?
TLCBonaparte wrote on 2014-05-16 00:33

Maybe I am being paranoid but perhaps they have order to kill the passengers at all cost.
Yoorah wrote on 2014-05-16 00:43

Quote from Evaris;1220414:
http://www.thepcmdgazette.com/news/miami-police-kill-2-unarmed-suspects-by-shooting-disabled-car-377-times/

Just... yeah... how did these guys become police officers?

I'm told the standards are pretty low in the US. Not even a college education is required, so plenty of not-so-bright folks get in all the time.

I'm not normally one of those people who hate on the police, but...

Witnesses describe the incident as a chaotic and frenzied show of police force and also said that the vehicleâ€™s 2 occupants were trying to surrender. But that did not stop a total of 23 police officers from firing at least 377 shots at the vehicle.

...what the fuck?

Why did they need so many officers shooting the car? To me it looks like a bunch of them joined the shooting for fun. I hope they all get put on trial.
Adrianblade wrote on 2014-05-16 03:30

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/12/10/3809575/3-officers-shot-in-northwest-miami.html

Here's another article about the matter. Story goes into a bit more detail and gives some insight as to why the cops did what they did. This doesn't mean that they weren't excessive though.

As to standards of cops in the U.S. It depends on the state and how they do it. Each state has their own set of tests/exams/etc.
Evaris wrote on 2014-05-16 16:26

Quote from Yoorah;1220421:
I'm told the standards are pretty low in the US. Not even a college education is required, so plenty of not-so-bright folks get in all the time.

I'm not normally one of those people who hate on the police, but...

...what the fuck?

Why did they need so many officers shooting the car? To me it looks like a bunch of them joined the shooting for fun. I hope they all get put on trial.

1. While true, you do have the federal requirements of no crimes committed outside of minor traffic fines (ex parking tickets), a highschool diploma, and to be 21... but still.

2. Yeah... probably won't be a trial given the crime the one guy was a suspect for, as well as the history of officers getting off easy in the USA.
Aliyah wrote on 2014-05-16 20:48

Quote from Evaris;1220523:
1. While true, you do have the federal requirements of no crimes committed outside of minor traffic fines (ex parking tickets), a highschool diploma, and to be 21... but still.

2. Yeah... probably won't be a trial given the crime the one guy was a suspect for, as well as the history of officers getting off easy in the USA.

Different areas add more requirements

Minnesota adds:
You must successfully complete a background investigation, psychological examination and a medical examination.
If you have a college degree other than Law Enforcement, you must obtain a Law Enforcement Certificate from any eligible college/university in the State of Minnesota.
You must be Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) licensed or eligible to be licensed as a peace officer in the State of Minnesota, by the date of conditional offer for employment.

Not that people don't try to get around psych evals and stuff, but still, that hopefully filters out some of the real crazies. and they require a post-secondary degree
Ashikoki wrote on 2014-05-17 13:10

Quote from Yoorah;1220421:
I'm told the standards are pretty low in the US. Not even a college education is required, so plenty of not-so-bright folks get in all the time.

Depends on the state. Individually, the states are pretty much their own country and have widely different standards/policies.
Splatulated wrote on 2014-06-05 04:12

soo just like gta V/ online ?