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Arizona

RAB910

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1. this is a tough one to judge

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Mon Jun 6, 2022, 07:30 AM

Jun 2022

being a strong swimmer is usually not a requirement to be an officer. Jumping in water and trying to rescue someone who is drowning really should only be attempted by someone who is a strong swimmer (and ideally trained in how to rescue someone). Otherwise just jumping in creates more victims.

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Man drowns as Arizona police watch: 'I'm not jumping in after you' [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2022 OP

this is a tough one to judge RAB910 Jun 2022 #1

Surprising these cops didn't shoot him as he was jumping in.....nt AZ8theist Jun 2022 #2

Lifetime swimmer and lifeguard, I would not expect just anyone to jump in to save someone LizBeth Jun 2022 #3

Having been in a similar situation lapfog_1 Jun 2022 #4

I'm not going to help you:' Man drowned in Tempe Town Lake LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2022 #5

a person weighted down with full police uniform include guns, belts, heavy shoes, radio, etc ought msongs Jun 2022 #6