Another training vs. intelligence issue?

Remember the story I posted a while back about the Washington state police officer who couldn't tell the difference between a Taser and a loaded pistol (wherein the Taser was a bad choice for the circumstance, let alone a firearm)?

Well, the Northwest thankfully does not have a lock on civil servants with sub-par intellects: three New York officers caught in their own crossfire.

What part of "make sure of your target, and what is beyond" didn't these people understand? "Here's your sign!"

-=[ Grant ]=-