There are too many military style weapons on the street for police officers to successfully carry out a traffic stop.
July 29, 2016
By Jaspreet Kaur and Samatha Tatro
San Diego police officer has died (click here) and one remains in surgery after a late-night shooting just south of Downtown San Diego. One suspect is in custody and authorities continue to search for other possible suspects, police said.
At a press conference early Friday morning, San Diego Police Department Chief Shelley Zimmerman said the officers were conducting a traffic stop shortly before 11 p.m. Thursday in San Diego's Southcrest neighborhood when the shooting happened....
What is everyone thinking? A traffic stop with guns already loaded with safeties off. Approaching a car is the worst idea in the world. These gang units are best to break down the structure with raids by SWAT units.
...Both officers were members of SDPD's Elite Gang Unit, Zimmerman said. She did not provide additional details about the officers, but said the officer who died has a wife and children....
Traffic stops are not the best approach for police or citizens. Moving traffic violations can be caught on camera and sent to a police clerk for mailing.
