where it applies to long-term and a full response standloint, I agree. The investigation should proceed and appropriate action should be taken at multiple levels.
From both a personal and professional standpoint, right now, the only question i have is: Did EVERY responding cop go directly to the threat (I'll make exceptions for units held outside under direction of the scene commander for perimeter, etc once sufficient entry was made) until it was confirmed that the threat(s) was terminated? If the answer is 'no', than its excuses and bullshit.
I know this isn't 'my area ' of the Nation, but that shouldn't matter. If someone isn't willing to enter a building to stop the killing of innocents, they shouldn't pin on a badge.
If it is determined that I'm interpreting this response wrong, you'll be the first I apologize to. I just can't accept that any copper could live with themselves for standing by.
I really appreciate that we have good men with your level of common sense among our nations LEO's. It's just sad to see so many cowards when the SHTF.
Originally Posted by CashisKing
Hey Rod... welcome to the fire. April 2022. You speak with great confidence and authority. Thanks for your honesty...