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Clarify Rule 4, VDM for LEO


kirbyz

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Hello

 

recently had a situation where an evading BMX suspect wanted for shooting people was apprehended after they slammed into a cruiser, subsequently falling off.

 

as per their immediate complaint, and admin clarification - any intentional use of a vehicle to dismount the suspect on a BMX is deathmatching. 
 

Please add clarification to VDM in hot pursuit scenarios with motorbikes / bicycles.

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The term "VDM" signifies that deathmatch (killing another player without or with poor reason to do so) has to of happened with the use of a vehicle. There is absolutely nothing wrong with an officer knocking a suspect off the BMX, as under the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, a police officer may use deadly force to prevent the escape of a fleeing suspect only if the officer has a good-faith belief that the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious physical injury to the officer or others, which in this case the suspect was fleeing from a shooting therefore posing a threat to others aswell as other officers.

 

This is all backed up by OOC caselaw, I don't think there needs to be any rule clarified, it's plain simple.

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