Comment on What's the point of American police saying "Show your hands" after they shot a man?

betterdeadthanreddit@lemmy.world ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

If the person is able and willing to surrender after being shot, showing their hands (empty of anything they may have been holding before) and following instructions means the police can start first aid and bring in EMS sooner. The ambulance doesn’t come in until it is safe to do so which won’t be until after a search is done and handcuffs are applied. Specific details beyond that and exceptions to the norm would depend on local policies.

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