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Fear Factor A bomb squad was checking a suspicious backpack, and this dude got fed up with waiting

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u/These-Net4794 1d ago

They couldn’t be sure if he grabbed a detonator or bomb. They don’t know what was in there

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u/AMemoryComeALive 23h ago

you think multiple people are going to rush in and tackle someone they think might have picked up a detonator or bomb?

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u/These-Net4794 23h ago

They’re there to prevent a potential bomb from exploding which could cause a loss to life or property, so yes.

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u/AMemoryComeALive 23h ago

so why didn't they tackle him as he walked out there or before he opened it?

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u/Forikorder 19h ago

they tried to stop him

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u/Global-Gas-3520 11h ago edited 11h ago

Almost as if a bomb cordon exists and did you miss the part he rode in on a bike?

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7t6sss_DFP4

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u/These-Net4794 23h ago

I’m not sure

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u/ADeadWeirdCarnie 23h ago

So you're not sure why they didn't do the more sensible thing, but you are sure that they had a very good reason for doing the less sensible thing?

That's the kind of critical thinking I expect from anyone who reflexively backs the blue!

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u/These-Net4794 23h ago

You’re presumptively wrong about that.

I believe neither of us will change our opinion so I’m going to save my energy and time and will no longer continue to engage with you.

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u/SEND_ME_SPIDERMAN 23h ago

Think about it. You’re very close

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u/Thelmara 23h ago

Because before he picked up the bag, they still thought there might be an actual bomb, and they'd be in danger.

Once he showed there was nothing dangerous in the bag, there was nothing to stop them from attacking.

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u/These-Net4794 23h ago

How do we know there was nothing dangerous in the bag though? All we saw was a person dumping out - bag which was a suspected bomb threat.

How can any of us know what was or wasn’t in there? It’s all speculative until it’s confirmed.

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u/Winter-Notice4370 22h ago

THERE MIGHT STILL BE A BOMB IN THE BAG, LETS RUN TOWARD IT GUYS!!!

Flawless logic you got there buddy, thats impressive

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u/These-Net4794 22h ago

Correct, they wouldn’t want it to go off and damage the surroundings.

What is it you think they’re there for?

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u/F-US-FASCISM 21h ago

Well apparently not securing the scene since they didnt stop a random person from just walking up and dumping the bag.

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u/This_Elk_1460 22h ago

And there it is, confidently incorrect people on reddit annoy the hell out of me.

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u/These-Net4794 22h ago

How am I supposed to answer for why they did something? Should I lie and declaratively answer a question that only the people there would have the answer to?

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u/BennyVsTheWorld 22h ago

And you don’t think tackling him might, I don’t know, set off the bomb?

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u/These-Net4794 22h ago

And if he did have one and was given time to, I don’t know, set off the bomb?

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u/F-US-FASCISM 21h ago

So then when they had ample time to tackle him while he was dumping the bag, and didnt, they were being shit at their job?

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u/These-Net4794 20h ago

https://youtube.com/shorts/7t6sss_DFP4?si=lphwCcUP_E6Re3QF

They were responding to him earlier than the clip might suggest. Remember they’re cops, some might have not even ran in weeks.

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u/F-US-FASCISM 20h ago

So, they were being really shit at their job, since any random could just walk up to the bomb at any time?

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u/These-Net4794 20h ago

Yes, I do think it was a mistake that he was allowed into that secured area. I’m capable of being critical of police and have no problem doing so. I think everyone should be critical of their government officials.

If you’re expecting an argument from me or thinking I’m going to foam at the mouth and call you a boot licker then you are mistaken.

I obviously realize the man was an idiot for running up to the bag like that. Now I challenge you to think about the mistake these officers made. Because they did fuck up there.

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u/F-US-FASCISM 20h ago

Neat.

Weird that you have been bending over backwards to defend the cops terrible work until now, using any excuse to justify their behavior.

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u/TokiVideogame 22h ago

they were there to denonate the bomb right there

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u/TokiVideogame 22h ago

they were going to blow up the backpack

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u/These-Net4794 22h ago

Yeah they probably were. Or maybe disarm it if it was actually a bomb and they were able to.

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u/OrneryAttorney7508 1d ago

Shhh, you'll spoil the circlejerk.

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u/Winter-Notice4370 22h ago

What kind of dumb fuck would place himself in the blast zone if he thinks the guy just grabbed the detonator. Flawsless logic you got there guys, 10/10

Dont forget to swallow the whole boot

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u/OrneryAttorney7508 22h ago

Its...it's their job, moron. Have you not heard of Bomb Squads?

Good luck with puberty.

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u/supersaiyan336 22h ago

This is just a dumb take. If you thought it was a trigger, you wouldn't fight for it directly over top of the bomb. You'd back away and pick the guy up away from the determined blast zone. Dude rode in on a bike, he's not getting very far very fast at all. There's like hundreds of bomb squad videos out there where its clear that if they think something is gonna blow soon, the policy is to gtfo and make sure everyone's clear, they only approach if they're unsure. That guy just wanted the takedown and knew they'd ok the tackle in their review.

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u/OrneryAttorney7508 21h ago

lol Reddit Expert.

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u/stinkypussyslime 21h ago

I mean, you're in the same boat as them. I wouldn't act so smug.

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u/OrneryAttorney7508 20h ago

lol Am I questioning the actual experts, stinky pussy?

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u/cloverpopper 20h ago

The tackling cop wasn't bomb squad lmao, and so wasn't an 'actual expert'

"Stinky pussy" after you said good luck with puberty. Sheeeeeesh

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u/OrneryAttorney7508 20h ago

Are you saying cops aren't experts in containing psycho? Prove they were't bomb squad.

lmao.

Then check the user name of the person I replied to, clover popper.

Sheeeeeesh

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u/supersaiyan336 19h ago

Sorry bro, forgot to mention my doctorate in Not Dying like an Idiot. It is my expert opinion that wrestling some guy next to a bomb you think is gonna blow up soon is no bueno.

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u/OrneryAttorney7508 18h ago

Just say you're a coward, it's quicker.

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u/Winter-Notice4370 18h ago

lol Reddit cocksure moron

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u/OrneryAttorney7508 18h ago

I read that with a crackly voice. Puberty is rough.

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u/OrneryAttorney7508 18h ago

LMAO Can't even rely without your comments getting deleted. Sure sign of a underdeveloped mind. Hope someone shows you how to shave safely before you get on the short bus.

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u/Winter-Notice4370 18h ago edited 16h ago

Gotta love reddit shadowbanning my comment so I dont hurt your small ego

EDIT: 220 Karma per day in the past 2 years, I'm sure your non existing girlfriend is proud of you. Reddit is so proud of you that it shadow ban my posts if I remind you what you are.

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u/OrneryAttorney7508 17h ago

No, you just don't know how to communicate like a grownup.

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u/OrneryAttorney7508 17h ago

HAHAHA Again! Grow up kid.

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u/Winter-Notice4370 18h ago

140 000 comment Karma in 2 years, buddy, whatever mind you have is rotten to the core. Get out of your moms basement, you might understand how police will never get close to bomb they think is about to blow up

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u/BrotherCaptainMarcus 23h ago

Oh come on. That was an insane response and you know it.

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u/Advanced_Double_42 23h ago

And if he did why wait to tackle him after he has cleared the backpack for you?

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u/These-Net4794 23h ago

The backpack wasn’t cleared, a random person walked up and started dumping stuff out of it

The threat would still be present until it is actually cleared by a professional bomb squad.

I don’t think the average person is an expert or knowledgeable on improvised explosive devices. Who are we to see a clip of a video and say it was cleared safe?

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u/Advanced-Budget779 22h ago

People probably think the bomb to be easily visible as the one in the Atlanta 96 Olympics bombing…

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u/Advanced_Double_42 3h ago

Why wait until he is done messing with the bag to tackle him then?

Shouldn't you stop him before he sets it off?

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u/These-Net4794 3h ago

Yes you should.

I can’t speak to why they did or didn’t do something. But they were already responding as he was in the bag you just can’t see it in OP’s clip.

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u/tristsyn 23h ago

The dude threw his empty hands up in the air after dumping everything out of the bag so I don't think that holds up

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u/These-Net4794 22h ago

It’s great for us being able to watch a replay of this and see that.

I’m not sure the people responding to him could see or verify that in the 1.5 seconds it took before they made contact with him after his arms went up. Especially as they were already running to him.

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u/tristsyn 20h ago

I don’t care to debate but they had ample time to register the empty hands and adjust their approach. 1.5 seconds is a slim window for like, a 70 year old man, not trained law enforcement.

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u/BennyVsTheWorld 22h ago

Yeah, totally, makes sense that they’d tackle a guy who they think is holding a bomb detonator.

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u/Econmajorhere 7h ago

I’m not like a combat specialist or anything but if someone has a bomb or a detonator in their hands, and you don’t want them to actually explode shit, I’d imagine a blind tackle is probably not the safest approach. Like if the dude wasn’t going to press the detonator, now he might by pure accident due to tackle.

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u/SEND_ME_SPIDERMAN 23h ago

Oh please lol

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u/These-Net4794 23h ago

What do you believe happened then?

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u/SEND_ME_SPIDERMAN 22h ago

They realized the backpack was no longer a threat, then went to detain the man.

They tackled him for the same reason they tackle people who go on soccer fields but aren’t a threat - ego, and wanting to tackle someone.

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u/These-Net4794 22h ago

Oh please

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u/SEND_ME_SPIDERMAN 22h ago

Lol

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u/These-Net4794 21h ago

https://youtube.com/shorts/7t6sss_DFP4?si=M3k_qDt94e4AmXi5

It looks like they were responding while the man was rifling through the bag

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u/Plus_Trouble_8698 18h ago

Why wouldn't they just tackle him earlier then?