Former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger was convicted of murdering the occupant of an apartment she mistakenly believed was her own. Aside from her emotional state at the time of this encounter, she faced a common situation wherein a female police officer is confronted by a male suspect who is almost always physically superior to her.
As a result, her options in retaining, restraining or arresting the suspect are often limited to persuasion or the use of deadly force. What can/should be done to address this dilemma?
As a result, her options in retaining, restraining or arresting the suspect are often limited to persuasion or the use of deadly force. What can/should be done to address this dilemma?