Originally Posted by
Firebug4
Yes, in common everyday discussion this is true. (Referring to PC and RS as similar to "professional judgement" in other professions)
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What confuses many is that standard is measured against what a reasonable officer would have done not a reasonable civilian without the benefit of training and experience would have done.
FB
Thanks. This helps my understanding quite a bit. I do have yet more questions if your patience has not yet been exhausted. :-)
In engineering (especially for holders of a PE certificate) one can consult documented standards of practice and the medical professions have published standards of care. Pilots have proficiency requirements and examination standards they must meet. Is there any sort of uniform, documented standard to guide LE personnel in forming RS or PC? If yes, is it something recognized by all LEOs, does each jurisdiction set its own standards or is it just a matter of "what I could sell the judge"? Second, if a standard exists, what repercussions are there for failing to meet them? A medical professional, pilot or engineer can have his license yanked for egregious failure to uphold professional standards even if no laws are broken. Can an LEO suffer a similar fate? If so, how does this happen?