> Here is the message I sent the author which takes a different position.
> Of course one should be sure of what one is doing before intervening,
> just as a law enforcement officer should be. The duty of the civilian
> is the same as the duty of the cop. Just not done as a paid job. All
> the same cautions apply, but so do all the obligations, and one of them
> is to know what one is doing. That is why the Founders emphasized the
> militia is to be "well-regulated". Everyone should not only assume the
> duty of being armed, but the duty of learning how to competently
> enforce the law. It is not that difficult. Police training should be
> mandatory for everyone, armed or not.<br>
> <br>
Then again, here's an interesting twist from Revised Code of Washington
9A.16.040:
RCW 9A.16.040 Justifiable homicide or use of deadly force by public
officer, peace officer, person aiding.
<at the bottom of the section is the added note>
Notes:
Legislative recognition: "The legislature recognizes that RCW
9A.16.040 establishes a dual standard with respect to the use of
deadly force by peace officers and private citizens, and further
recognizes that private citizens' permissible use of deadly force
under the authority of RCW 9.01.200, 9A.16.020, or 9A.16.050 is not
restricted and remains broader than the limitations imposed on peace
officers." [1986 c 209 ยง 3.]
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