Anybody(LEO or DA's) know if he can carry until the investigation is over?
Can he carry another handgun until his is returned?
When will his be returned?
Are there laws on the books that protect him from repercussions if it is ruled a "good shoot?"
(Such as the "Good Samaritan Law" that protects those that render aid to the injured)
I'm not flaming him.(Good Job keeping a cool head!) I was just wondering if he was at work and, (God Forbid), was put in the situation where he had to use deadly force again before his handgun was returned; what the procedure was.
I am not a DA, just a LEO..
If he was indeed lawful in the carry, and has not been charged with any crime up to this point, I can think of no reason he cannot carry. If he has a valid Ohio permit, it does not specify what gun he must carry, so again without researching, he should be legal carrying another gun.
If he is cleared "justifiable use of lethal force" he can still be sued civilly by the family of the BG. No "Good Samaritan Law" that I know of. Unless this took place on the water? Interesting thought actually. Just as a LEO can be cleared and still sued in civil court, so can the person in this case.
This is off the top of my head and I have done no specific research in this area, so this should not be used a "law" just my opinion at this point.