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Off-duty LEO's Carrying in Schools?
bullit:
Come on everybody knows a LEO loses their superpowers when off duty...... Let's see how many County or city prosecutors step up and file charges.....it begs the question is an "off-duty" LEO obligated to make an arrest, or applying to the school situation stop an Active shooter?....That's the argument I'd make when "The Cobra" or Sir Ashford of Omaha attempt to make a stink about it.
One last thought....how on earth did this Hoplophobe parent come to the conclusion that the FBI Agent was "off-duty"?
BT1288:
Parents like this one, don't want guns carried by LEO's when off duty?
The first people they call when there's trouble is the guys with the guns. (LEO's)
AAllen:
OK there are two different topics here: one should off duty law enforcement be allowed to carry at schools, and two can they already. These are two entirely separate subjects so bear with me a moment.
1.) I have no problem with off duty police, School Security or CCW permit holders etc. carrying in a school. In fact personally I believe that any rules baring such are unconstitutional (though I will admit the courts as they are today would disagree with me). That said lets move to point two.
2.) Under current Nebraska and Federal Law an off duty Law enforcement Officer can only carry on school grounds if they are acting as security hired by the school for an event. The NFOA supported a bill (introduced by Senator Burke Harr) a couple of years ago that made that possible.
Federal Law requires that in order for a person to be able to carry a firearm on School grounds they must be licensed and permitted by the state to do so, and that capability must specifically be given. In Nebraska Law their are only two (and they are separated and given specific capabilities) groups given this ability. Law Enforcement acting in pursuit of their duties, and off duty law enforcement that has been hired by the school district to provide security for events.
So I now have a question, why hasn't that FBI Agent been arrested yet?
NENick:
Could it be that the law isn't enforced consistently and equally for everyone?
AAllen:
--- Quote from: NENick on November 05, 2013, 01:55:06 PM ---Could it be that the law isn't enforced consistently and equally for everyone?
--- End quote ---
Nick, I believe that you have hit the nail on the head.
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