Deputy makes split-second decision when armed civilian attempts to help during traffic stop

The reason that Pierce County Sheriff's Deputy and School Resource Officer Carly Cappetto found herself conducting a felony traffic stop involving a stolen car full of suspects is because she's curious and diligent.

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[damk]

Smartest thing that guy did that day was to leave before they identified him. No good deed goes unpunished.

[marlow]

If that deputy was overwhelmed and taken down by an armed felon, you’d be singing a different tune when it comes to armed citizens helping when they see that law enforcement is outnumbered.
This female deputy had the right attitude about it - be cautious but if that guy was a bad guy, you’d be down already.

[ImperiumLibertas]

You can tell the woman officer was grateful and the Sergeant was giving the cookie cutter departmental response.

[colwilliamnoydb]

When I was a younger Marine Officer i pulled over on the side of I-35 because this guy was chasing this woman around the car. Got out in uniform with my service weapon on me. I asked him to stop, told her to get into my vehicle. He went toward his car and started to search for something. I pulled out my .45 and was dead set on killing him if he pulled out a weapon and I told him so. He took off and Highway Patrol showed up. I gave them the tag number and they took the young lady to the hospital. The officer never questioned me about my gun, he was former service as well, called my sir and by my rank. Many of us so called "Civilians", have more training and capabilities than these local Mayberry cops do.

[apmayer]

His argument leads directly to "you aren't qualified to defend yourself". Super glad that good samaritan left w/o getting ID'ed.

[t.e.m.p.racing]

Notice how appreciative the officer on scene was for the help. While the ones who werent in peril condemned the help.

[autiebell]

House Arrest is NOT Getting Criminals Off the Streets.

[snowflakehunter]

The Sergent is clearly not qualified to make judgements about civilian capabilities.

[Gary-And-His-Demons]

Ok sarge, we'll just keep on driving next time, instead of stopping and helping.
That female deputy, who was ACTUALLY in danger, sure seemed a hell of a lot more grateful than her supervisor!

[offtherocksfishing_officia]

Politicians should realize citizens are getting fed up, Kudos to the man for assisting

[trainsinkansas]

This guy knew exactly what he was doing. He followed the officers orders. Great job. Then comes this sergeant.

[mitchellbryars]

This comment section did not disappoint. I'm happy people in here backed the civilian and the lady cop. It's good to see.

[Tabascorider]

here's a good idea, instead of adding a new law, how about enforcing the ones you already have and no bail mandatory jail time for running

[meee]

If a law abiding citizen draws his weapon, he or she knows the danger. Just a thank you would suffice, not a after school program.

[mcpig]

Sergeant is out of line. I have been backed several times by citizens with their guns. Hell, the civilian probably has more range time than the officers.

[damnyankeerebelprepper]

She's sweet. Thanks for helping her out on a dangerous stop, man. I'm sure her family appreciates it.

[JMarquez-xbqt]

“This is something I don’t want to see again”
Dude you’d better hope you don’t need that help someday

[douglasscotthebert]

Sgt said everything except thank you. In the same breath said, citizen with no training and we don’t know their level of training. Unreal

[koja]

It's funny because sergeant Moss is talking about flagging one of his deputies when you see cops in crossfire a lot . And how many times have we seen cops apparently not giving a damn about what's down range when they are doing a mag dump shooting towards the entrance doors to a Walmart . Give me a break, and they should be thanking the guy for putting his life on the line.

[annaraymond]

The good Samaritan is such a hero. God bless him.