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...if you have you family with you in a time of crisis. From another thread there was a story where a passing motorist tried to save the life of a officer that had been shot. He had his son with him and was able to shoot the BG. What would you do in a situation like this.

I know we all have a plans that we go over for fire drill and tornado touch downs and what not. How many of yall go over scenarios like this with you wife and children so they know what to do. For instance do they know to run the other way if you only have time to pull you gun on the bad guy? I know there's a lot of what ifs and every scenario is going to be different but there are basic element that can remain the same in any given situation. That kind of where my question rotates around.

I've never thought about this type of situation.
It sounds like the shooter, or at least someone in the car, drove off in that incident, as the officer was run over.

I would probably try to stop and render aid to the officer in a situation like this, especially with the BG having fled. I would have family in the car calling for help.

Rendering assistance is a very noble thing to do in cases like this...

Obviously, it is likely that it will not involve anything regarding your firearm...

Good rule of thumb, be an outstanding witness, the calvary is more than likely on the way...What you see is the most important thing to protect...

If the case warrants (officer down, unconcious), using an available radio is not rocket science...Let them know you are there (on scene)...

You can run these things through your head all day, and the clearer information you have, does help...

But thats just my opinion...

If someone is in need, I will help. If my family is with me, I will not place them in danger.

Back when I was an EMT-P I remember several instances where my family was with me when arriving at an MVA scene whil traveling. If I did not feel comfortable I did not stop. Some would say that was not right, but that was my decision to make. When you do these things real often you have to listen to that little voice.

If you believe you must stop and assist, you must understand that you might be in a situation that you really have little experience in dealing with. Discussing these beforehand is good.

Knowing your limitations is good too.

Dirty Harry says so.

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I would 1st call 911. I would give aid to a wounded officer . Under very unusual circumstances I might help defend the officer.