Retired NYPD Officer Compares ICE Shooting to 1982 Incident

1982 Incident: A Rookie's Experience

• 🚨 In 1982, as a rookie officer, Michael Gould encountered a car wanted for double homicide during rush hour traffic.
• 🎯 Despite drawing his service revolver and pointing it at the driver, the car lunged forward, prompting him to fire three rounds.
• 💥 The car, described as a "missile," shattered the windshield, proceeded into oncoming traffic, and tragically killed a motorist, a father of two.
• ⚠️ Gould emphasizes the split-second nature of such events, the tunnel vision caused by adrenaline, and the difficulty of aiming for specific parts like tires.

Parallels to the Renee Good Shooting

• ⚖️ Gould draws parallels between his experience and the recent ICE-related shooting of Renee Good, noting the vehicle lunging at officers.
• 🗣️ He criticizes the political rhetoric surrounding the incident, stating that the situation is not partisan and that both sides are using it for fundraising.
• 🚫 The focus, he argues, should be on the facts and objective reasonableness from the officer's perspective, as per Supreme Court rulings.

The Nature of Spontaneous Events

• 🏃‍♂️ Training, even extensive, cannot fully replicate the spontaneous and rapid nature of being run over by a car or facing a deadly threat.
• 🧠 The decision-making process in such moments is based on the officer's unique perception and immediate reaction.
• 📱 The presence of bystander and ICE agent cell phone videos is noted, but Gould suggests body-worn cameras would be a more standard preventive measure.

Protests and Political Unrest

• ✊ The discussion touches upon ongoing protests in Minneapolis, with images showing individuals affected by chemical agents like tear gas.
• 📢 Protesters are seen interfering with ICE operations, using noise to alert people, which Gould likens to a primitive warning system.
• 💔 Gould expresses dismay at the political climate, viewing law enforcement and protesters as pawns in a larger political game fueled by politicians.

Investigation and Legal Process

• ⏳ Investigations into such incidents are not quick, and civil litigation is expected.
• ⚖️ He stresses the importance of the presumption of innocence, contrasting it with public outrage that resembles historical events like the Salem witch trials.
• 🌐 Gould shares his website, k9exp.com, for viewers seeking more information.