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There are legal ramifications to discussing the specific circumstances surrounding the Metropolitan Police officer (known only as NX121) who is awaiting trial following the shooting of Chris Kaba in Streatham Hill on 5th September 2022.
With view of staying the right side of the law, it’s probably best to acknowledge that this case is the cause of this conversation but to ensure we remain generalised in our topic.
It is widely reported that “more than 100 police officers turned in permits allowing them to carry firearms” across the Met Police as a direct result of the decision to charge NX121 with murder. The Ministry of Defence has received a Military Aid to the Civil Authorities request to provide support to the Met counter terrorism contingencies. (Source: BBC News)
Police officers do not get paid more to carry guns yet they are responsible for split second decisions which can be fatal. Their decision to shoot will be pulled apart and questioned for years to come. In this instance NX121 being trialed for murder.
I’ve just seen a tweet on X by @JJSharpers which I can’t help but agree with:
What are your thoughts on this subject? Do you support the officers handing in their firearms tickets? I think I do.
With view of staying the right side of the law, it’s probably best to acknowledge that this case is the cause of this conversation but to ensure we remain generalised in our topic.
It is widely reported that “more than 100 police officers turned in permits allowing them to carry firearms” across the Met Police as a direct result of the decision to charge NX121 with murder. The Ministry of Defence has received a Military Aid to the Civil Authorities request to provide support to the Met counter terrorism contingencies. (Source: BBC News)
Police officers do not get paid more to carry guns yet they are responsible for split second decisions which can be fatal. Their decision to shoot will be pulled apart and questioned for years to come. In this instance NX121 being trialed for murder.
I’ve just seen a tweet on X by @JJSharpers which I can’t help but agree with:
@JJSharpers on X said:As a cop, I don’t want responsibility of carrying a gun, but respect those who do.
As the wife of a cop, if he carried, I’d want him to hand his ticket in immediately.
As a Mother, if grieving the loss of a son, I’d want no stone left unturned.
There are no winners here.
What are your thoughts on this subject? Do you support the officers handing in their firearms tickets? I think I do.