Commonwealth v. Burgess

TOOLE, J.,

— John Burgess (hereinafter referred to as Burgess) was employed by Allegheny County as a deputy sheriff from February, 1972 to July, 1973. During this period of employment, Burgess attended the Pennsylvania State Police Academy from February 28, 1972 to May 5, 1972, where, as part of the curriculum, he received extensive training and education in the use of lethal weapons.

In July of 1973 Burgess began working as a municipal police officer for the Mount Lebanon Police Department. As part of his duties, Burgess received annual training in lethal weapons from that department.

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