The angry specter of "shot in the back" rises once again A volatile and crime-ridden neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side came close to exploding recently after an officer shot a convicted teenage drug dealer in the back. Neighborhood residents reacted across several days of violence, claiming cops on their streets are to be feared as much as violent criminals. The deceased’s family filed the inevitable lawsuit for “wrongful” death —couldn’t the officer see that the suspect was turning away and stop himself from pulling the trigger? The Force Science Research Center says no. ... MORE ABOUT POLICEONE... PRODUCT — Our Product Categories provide research and information that support informed purchasing for Law Enforcement professionals NEWS — Up-to-date news and columnist articles from some of the nation’s top Law Enforcement experts. TRAINING — Find an upcoming training course in your area or post events you would like to promote. FORUMS & CHAT — Discuss relevant issues with fellow officers and learn more about what is going on at departments across the country. VIDEO — An ever-expanding library of videos related to news, products, training and more...And check out our new video community site www.blutube.com, where you can watch, discuss and upload your own Law Enforcement videos.    SIGN UP HERE

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