Michigan Shooting

Michigan Officer Killed in Shooting - News - LawOfficer.com  Michigan police responded to a shots fired at a home.  When the officer entered the home, he was shot to death.  Active shooter cases are very dangerous.  There are two conflicting problems.  The first is the need to move swiftly to prevent the deaths of more innocent people.  The other is the need to gather information and form a plan that will achieve a successful outcome. One of the initial reports stated that there were people inside the house who were potential victims.  That would be a huge incentive to try and rush inside and try and save people.  Often officers become so focused on one aspect of a problem, they lose sight of other aspects of the situation.  It is important for supervisors to be aware of what their officers are doing. The supervisor should ask what his officers are doing.  He should coordinate the officers response and insure a balance between both public safety and officer safety.  Older, more experienced officers need to watch out for the newer officers, even those who may have a few years on.  Even the younger officers need to voice an opinion if they think their peer is going to do something unsafe; that's what the SGT Says.