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In late November, four Good Samaritans came to the rescue of an officer who was trapped inside a burning patrol vehicle. In August, three Good Samaritans came to the aid of a deputy who was in a potentially deadly struggle with a suspect. There are myriad other examples of citizens coming to the assistance of an officer in trouble. In this podcast segment, Jim and Doug discuss how police can be aided by police supporters, and how to tell interested citizens that they’re most helpful in backing away.
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