Detroit cop mugged...dept. issue pistol, badge and ID stolen

[Geno]

Okay, should off-duty, female police carry their "sidearm" in a purse, knowing that at this time of year in Detroit, purse-snatching goes WAY up? Or should they carry it on their "side"?

So, now we have some nut-case walking the streets with a cop's gun, badge and ID...a REAL badge--not a fake one. This information was broadcast on the evening Detroit news, Ch. 4.

Doc2005

 

[Double Naught Spy]

Okay, should off-duty, female police carry their "sidearm" in a purse, knowing that at this time of year in Detroit, purse-snatching goes WAY up? Or should they carry it on their "side"?

So, now we have some nut-case walking the streets with a cop's gun, badge and ID...a REAL badge--not a fake one. This information was broadcast on the evening Detroit news, Ch. 4.

Just because the guy robbed a person does not make him a nut case.

I am not sure why you are so concerned about the REAL badge. It isn't as if folks outside the department have any idea what a REAL badge looks like.

The station does not have the story up at this time

 

[Standing Wolf]

Only the police and military can be trusted with guns.

 

[bmwmcars]

Okay, should off-duty, female police carry their "sidearm" in a purse, knowing that at this time of year in Detroit, purse-snatching goes WAY up? Or should they carry it on their "side"?

So, now we have some nut-case walking the streets with a cop's gun, badge and ID...a REAL badge--not a fake one. This information was broadcast on the evening Detroit news, Ch. 4.

Doc2005

I saw this on the news this evening too.... I wonder if there is a department policy on that sort of thing?

 

[Steve in PA]

"Only the police and military can be trusted with guns."

What does that statement have to do with this? Answer, nothing. What would the statement be if the woman was not a LEO?

So now, the only way to carry is on your body? Gee, a woman decides to wear a dress, I wonder where she's going to carry her gun?

Department policy on what? Method of carry? I've never heard of a dept policy where you can only carry on your body. Guess that would rule out fanny packs for summer wear huh?

 

[Geno]

You missed the point...the department has warned female officers against it!

The department had JUST warned female officers against it (carrying in purse around Christmas). Did she break policy, no. Did she use common sense, no. In fact, she did just the opposite. And now, someone is walking around with a department issued firearm. Not to worry, I'm sure someone will put it to "good" use. Criminal will find religion and turn the gun in...maybe on a gun buy-back program, right?

Doc2005

 

[jdkelly]

I took Standing Wolf's statement as...

"Only the police and military can be trusted with guns."---Standing Wolf

What does that statement have to do with this?---Steve in PA

I took Standing Wolf's statement as pointing out that police and the military can't be trusted with guns any more then the general populace. I don’t believe that he was saying anything negative about LEOs but rather was attacking the thought that LEOs were more responsible then the general populace.

It's an attempt to discredit that anti-gun statement and is seen often when a LEO does something irresponsible with a handgun/long gun.

Acts, such as leaving their gun in a public bathroom, on top of the car or on the road side after changing a tire or even shooting themselves in a classroom full of children.

In this case it was allowing a handgun to be stolen.

What would the statement be if the woman was not a LEO?

If the woman were not a LEO then there would be no reason to reference that anti-gun statement, but the loss of the handgun would be just as irresponsible.


Respectfully,

jdkelly

 

[Beren]

with a department issued firearm

What, is it an eeeevil department-issued firearm with a laser beam coming out of its snout? An ill-tempered department issued firearm, at least? No?

She should've had it in a holster on her person, but I no more consider the cop an idiot - or the situation more serious - than any other female who keeps her gun in her purse and gets it snatched.

It's not like guns can't be illegally purchased for cheap in Chicago already.

 

[WT]

I know many women who carry a firearm in their purse. I have no problem with them doing so.

When they talk about line, drop, and weave they are talking about clothing, not a battle.

 

[Standing Wolf]

I took Standing Wolf's statement as pointing out that police and the military can't be trusted with guns any more then the general populace. I don’t believe that he was saying anything negative about LEOs but rather was attacking the thought that LEOs were more responsible then the general populace.
It's an attempt to discredit that anti-gun statement and is seen often when a LEO does something irresponsible with a handgun/long gun.

Yep. Thanks, eh?

 

[magyvor]

+1 Standing wolf......

 

[Johnny_Yuma]

Yeah, that's exactly my agency's policy on carry.

So now, the only way to carry is on your body? Gee, a woman decides to wear a dress, I wonder where she's going to carry her gun?

Department policy on what? Method of carry? I've never heard of a dept policy where you can only carry on your body. Guess that would rule out fanny packs for summer wear huh?

ONLY ON YOUR BODY. If you are a woman, buy some pants. And a nice heavy belt.

This woman should be fired ASAP. Heck, if I put on a dress and put my pistol in a handbag I'd be fired even if the weapon didn't get stolen.

 

[Old Dog]

At least she was packing while off duty ... I know too many cops who don't carry while off duty. Did the story contain the circumstances of the mugging? I'm sure there have never been any off duty male cops mugged whose handguns (properly worn in a secure belt holster) were stolen, right?

 

[artherd]

thigh holster and ppk on inside of thigh.