The training involved a worst-case scenario, an active shooter with multiple injuries to citizens. Boise police, fire and EMS responded as if the situation was real, including practicing tactical maneuvers designed to quickly locate the suspect and stop the threat. Officers then worked with Fire and EMS to get medical attention quickly to the injured.I'm probably being unfair here--after all, we want emergency services to be able to respond to all contingencies in a "well regulated" fashion.
Forgive me if I'm jaded, and don't perceive the motive of authorities to be one of encouraging the true first responders to be able to...uh...respond, but rather, to increase dependence and reliance on them.
Me, I think it should be a team effort, and include citizens likely to be on scene if and when danger first appears. Without that, the response truly can't be considered comprehensive, and all the king's horses here will probably end up being a really well-equipped, world class clean-up crew.
Speaking of which, I have preliminary information the mall does not prohibit concealed carry. I called mall security and the person I needed to speak to was out so I left a voice mail. Any independent verification/sign photograph will be appreciated.
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Boise, where the ATF harassing Red's Trading Post has its offices? We know THEIR opinion on citizen preparedness.
ReplyDeleteCall me paranoid, but I have to wonder if the Organs aren't conditioning people to "sweeps." I mean, practically speaking, from the first shot to the arrival of authorities can be ten minutes, and it could all be over by then. In that case, or if it's a false alarm, "other possible suspects" could be detained and searched.
"CSI": "Now that you've been frisked, all we'll need is a DNA sample, and you can be on your way."
"Hey, sure."
Me, I think it should be a team effort, and include citizens likely to be on scene if and when danger first appears. Without that, the response truly can't be considered comprehensive, and all the king's horses here will probably end up being a really well-equipped, world class clean-up crew.
ReplyDeleteWorst than that.
They'll arrive to wave guns at everybody and TRY to search everyone as suspect.
Having people armed nearby to respond will also keep the authorities at bay to. Because the true first responders will have "control of the situation" before the boys-in-blue have a chance to.
C.H.
CH said it all. cycjec
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