> The department should be held responsible even though it was an individual who made the fatal mistake. Both are culpable, if the facts are as reported here.

> The department should be held responsible even though it was an individual who made the fatal mistake. Both are culpable, if the facts are as reported here. The cop was either improperly trained or did not have the personality to remain calm in a situation where use of deadly force might be required. Maybe both. That's the department's fault. But the cop is the one who pulled the trigger. > As for the person who called in the swat team, it’s clearly murder. Reckless or negligent homicide is probably more realistic.