“Across the nation the news pumps information to the public about officers shooting suspects. Many times the shootings get scrutiny because the shootings are accused of being racially motivated. Other times they receive attention because the family of the victim alleges the victim did nothing that warranted being shot. In most cases the shootings are ruled as valid or reasonable, however that doesn’t mean there was no other solution. An officer is in a split second decision any time a shooting occurs. While one would never suggest that an officer endanger himself or others there are sometimes things that can be done to prevent the need for a shooting.”