When I was a volunteer firefighter we couldn't approach a suspected crime/ assault scene until the sherrif's dept indicated the scene was secure.
If your agency doesn't ahve the same policy they're putting you at risk. If the situation you describe above has really happened, get a lawyer and sue.
You either have to have a secure scene or the means to protect yourself.
If your agency doesn't ahve the same policy they're putting you at risk. If the situation you describe above has really happened, get a lawyer and sue.
You either have to have a secure scene or the means to protect yourself.