IMPD getting bean-bag shotgun rounds in 2017

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INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) - It's called "less lethal," but bean bag rounds pack a serious punch.

"It still can cause serious bodily injury or death, you have to be judicious about how you deploy it and when you deploy it," said Lt. Tom Sellas, commander of IMPD’s SWAT team.

Right now only IMPD SWAT has access to the tool. The Indianapolis Fraternal Order of Police has been pushing the city to purchase bean bags for all districts. Officials say that should happen by the summer.

IMPD to get "less lethal" weapon in 2017 - 13 WTHR Indianapolis

 

[ghitch75]

Bloomington PD got them too......the shotguns have red furniture so not to be confused with the shot shotguns.....

Bloomington police get ?less lethal? launchers in hopes of reducing injuries among suspects, officers | Fox 59

 

[phylodog]

Our shotguns will have blaze orange stocks and forends as well.

 

[miguel]

This will make corn hole more fun at the FOP picnics...

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

What is going to be the criteria for getting one?

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

And I guarantee every time someone gets shot with a real gun, the first question will be why a beanbag round wasn't used.

 

[Kutnupe14]

Interesting. I didn't know ya'll didn't have them. All Sgts on each shift have them at CPD.

 

[ghitch75]

And I guarantee every time someone gets shot with a real gun, the first question will be why a beanbag round wasn't used.

my neighbor wanted to get some bags for his defense shotgun and i talked him out of it.....

 

[SSGSAD]

And I guarantee every time someone gets shot with a real gun, the first question will be why a beanbag round wasn't used.

YES, AMEN, to THAT .....

And then, he was just turning his or her life around .....

 

[Kutnupe14]

my neighbor wanted to get some bags for his defense shotgun and i talked him out of it.....

Yeah, I feel ya. Though, people shot with bean bags think they have actually been shot by a real round.

 

[phylodog]

What is going to be the criteria for getting one?

Same as rifles, the Commanders will choose.

 

[phylodog]

And I guarantee every time someone gets shot with a real gun, the first question will be why a beanbag round wasn't used.

Hopefully we will get a new Chief (not speaking badly of Riggs) who won't engage in silly discussions with the baiters. Bean bags will allow some officers another option they may use in an attempt to avoid using deadly force. If deadly force was justified, it was justified, that should be the end of that line of questioning.

 

[ghitch75]

just a question......will you have to tell who your shooting with them that is what your shooting them with?........if who ever your shooting them with pays any attention to the news they will see the orange gun and know......

might give them a advantage.....

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

Same as rifles, the Commanders will choose.

Well now I know who won't be getting one

 

[Rookie]

At least you'll still have your boots.

 

[phylodog]

just a question......will you have to tell who your shooting with them that is what your shooting them with?........

Negative

 

[phylodog]

Well now I know who won't be getting one

Hopefully, eventually, everyone who wants them will have them. Hopefully.

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

At least you'll still have your boots.

True, I'd be lost without them.

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

Hopefully, eventually, everyone who wants them will have them. Hopefully.

I would take one if offered.

 

[ghitch75]

Negative

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