Former police officer and best-selling author of PIG LATIN Eric Tansey breaks down newly released bodycam and dash cam footage from a harrowing Memorial Day traffic stop in Bloomfield, New Mexico. What began as a routine stop over a broken headlight tragically escalated into the fatal shooting of Officer Timothy Ontiveros by Dennis Armenta.

In this episode, Eric Tansey examines:

Let's talk about the critical moments leading up to the shooting-- a non compliant suspect, patience by the officers, and finally fire and the split-second decision to return fire. The broader lessons about officer safety, tactical decision-making, and the impact of mental health issues in violent encounters.

Tansey shares his unique perspective as both a former cop and author, offering insights into the stress, decision-making, and emotions officers experience during life-or-death situations.

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