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An officer in Alabama was in the hospital assisting EMS. A lone gunman showed up and shot the officer and several others. A second officer shot and killed the gunman. The officer and the other people did not suffer life threatening injuries.
As soon as you put your uniform on and leave the station you are on duty. The whole time until you return to the locker room you must consider that you are subject to attack by a suspect who might want to attack an officer. This can happen anywhere, in jail, in the hospital, on the street or in a restaurant.
You have to keep your guard up all the time. You have to keep an eye out for your fellow officers too. If there are two of you, try to stand or sit so that you face in opposite directions. Try an select a location where you can see the door if you are inside a room. Wear your armor, wear your seat belt, and take care of yourself; that's what the SGT Says.
1 Ocak 2013 Salı
School Security
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There has been a lot of press in recent weeks about mass school shootings. The most important factor is to keep the children safe. There are two ways to do that. One way is to make the schools a secure area. Putting up a little sign and passing a law does not provide a secure area for schools anymore than it did for airports. That means lots of guards, police, guns, metal detectors and fences. This is very expensive. The other way is to recognize that people have a right to self defense and allow the school employees to be armed if they so desire to carry a weapon. It works in Israel and they are under greater terrorist threat than any other place on earth.
In the meantime, what can we do to help keep the kids safe? My agency has started paying Reserve Officers to work at the schools. They get paid up to 20 hours per week and have to still contribute their reserve time for free. One officer at a large high school is not going to catch every criminal, still it is better than doing nothing.
I suspect it is much better than nothing because it will create uncertainty in the mind of a potential attacker. The officer could be off duty, or could be just around the next corner. It creates a significant risk factor for the criminal. It may be enough to deter the criminal so he either does not strike the school or he selects another target. Our schools are physically not very large so even one officer on site would be very close to any attack, and would almost certainly be able to respond to the sound of gunfire. A giant campus, like Virginia Tech, did not have that advantage; that's what the SGT Says.
There has been a lot of press in recent weeks about mass school shootings. The most important factor is to keep the children safe. There are two ways to do that. One way is to make the schools a secure area. Putting up a little sign and passing a law does not provide a secure area for schools anymore than it did for airports. That means lots of guards, police, guns, metal detectors and fences. This is very expensive. The other way is to recognize that people have a right to self defense and allow the school employees to be armed if they so desire to carry a weapon. It works in Israel and they are under greater terrorist threat than any other place on earth.
In the meantime, what can we do to help keep the kids safe? My agency has started paying Reserve Officers to work at the schools. They get paid up to 20 hours per week and have to still contribute their reserve time for free. One officer at a large high school is not going to catch every criminal, still it is better than doing nothing.
I suspect it is much better than nothing because it will create uncertainty in the mind of a potential attacker. The officer could be off duty, or could be just around the next corner. It creates a significant risk factor for the criminal. It may be enough to deter the criminal so he either does not strike the school or he selects another target. Our schools are physically not very large so even one officer on site would be very close to any attack, and would almost certainly be able to respond to the sound of gunfire. A giant campus, like Virginia Tech, did not have that advantage; that's what the SGT Says.
Peacemakers
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7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.
3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.
7 The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.
8 He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.
9 That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.
10 He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.
11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not.
12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
Did you go to church today? Your authority as a peace officer comes from God. This is a nation founded on Christian principles. Remember, you work for not only a city or county or state, but for God.
That's what the SGT Says.
Isaiah 9:6-7
King James Version (KJV)6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.
John 1
King James Version (KJV)1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.2 The same was in the beginning with God.3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.
7 The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.
8 He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.
9 That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.
10 He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.
11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not.
12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
Did you go to church today? Your authority as a peace officer comes from God. This is a nation founded on Christian principles. Remember, you work for not only a city or county or state, but for God.
Matthew 5:9
King James Version (KJV)9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.That's what the SGT Says.
Police Operations
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http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2012/11/30/city-attorney-tells-san-bernardino-residents-to-lock-their-doors-load-their-guns-because-of-police-downsizing/
This is a disgrace. There are many ways that communities can keep themselves safe and laying off their police is not one of them. The first thing they have to do is look at their retired officers compensation package. If they are paying a high retirement then they need to consider a renegotiation. The purpose of a police department is to provide safety to the citizens, not a retirement for the police.
Then look at police pay and benefits. Can they be cut to a lower level? It is better to cut pay 15% than to cut officer strength by 10%. The officers still have a job and public safety is not endangered. Cut police administrators and staff positions. Make your captains into lieutenants and your lieutenants into sergeants. Freeze promotions or limit them to only a few per year and don't replace all your positions with people of equal rank when a position becomes open.
Look at moving jail operations to a private company or contracting with another agency. Jail operations can even become a income producer. Have a small upscale jail and invite rich people to stay there at their own expense. It's worth a couple thousand dollars a day to avoid the general jail population to some people. Drunk drivers serving weekends and other similar offenders might be willing to pay for a room upgrade. Don't lay off officers, it's bad for the department and it's bad for the community; that's what the SGT Says.
This is a disgrace. There are many ways that communities can keep themselves safe and laying off their police is not one of them. The first thing they have to do is look at their retired officers compensation package. If they are paying a high retirement then they need to consider a renegotiation. The purpose of a police department is to provide safety to the citizens, not a retirement for the police.
Then look at police pay and benefits. Can they be cut to a lower level? It is better to cut pay 15% than to cut officer strength by 10%. The officers still have a job and public safety is not endangered. Cut police administrators and staff positions. Make your captains into lieutenants and your lieutenants into sergeants. Freeze promotions or limit them to only a few per year and don't replace all your positions with people of equal rank when a position becomes open.
Look at moving jail operations to a private company or contracting with another agency. Jail operations can even become a income producer. Have a small upscale jail and invite rich people to stay there at their own expense. It's worth a couple thousand dollars a day to avoid the general jail population to some people. Drunk drivers serving weekends and other similar offenders might be willing to pay for a room upgrade. Don't lay off officers, it's bad for the department and it's bad for the community; that's what the SGT Says.
New Years Resolutions
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It's a new year. Time for some resolutions.
Wear your seat belt every day, every shift, on and off duty, every time.
Wear your body armor, every day, every shift, whenever you are on duty.
Carry your gun, every day, on and off duty, every time you leave the house.
Carry a back up gun whenever you are at work, every day, no matter what your assigned duty.
Watch your partners' back, even if you don't like him, he's still your partner.
Call for back-up whenever you think you might need it, and wait for them before you proceed.
Attend at least one training class outside your own agency.
Don't get killed, hurt, fired, sued, demoted, disciplined because you did something you know better than to do on duty.
Survive to retirement, but recognize the job is inherently dangerous and sometimes we have to put ourselves at risk.
Go to church at least once a week and tell your wife you love her at least every day.
That's what the SGT Says.
Wear your seat belt every day, every shift, on and off duty, every time.
Wear your body armor, every day, every shift, whenever you are on duty.
Carry your gun, every day, on and off duty, every time you leave the house.
Carry a back up gun whenever you are at work, every day, no matter what your assigned duty.
Watch your partners' back, even if you don't like him, he's still your partner.
Call for back-up whenever you think you might need it, and wait for them before you proceed.
Attend at least one training class outside your own agency.
Don't get killed, hurt, fired, sued, demoted, disciplined because you did something you know better than to do on duty.
Survive to retirement, but recognize the job is inherently dangerous and sometimes we have to put ourselves at risk.
Go to church at least once a week and tell your wife you love her at least every day.
That's what the SGT Says.
31 Aralık 2012 Pazartesi
Self Driving Cars
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Self driving cars are becoming a practical reality. Google and the Auto Club have sponsored laws in California to regulate self driving cars. Most traffic collisions are the result of human error, so taking that out of the equation might improve both traffic speed and safety.
I think that at least for the first few years all vehicles should have a driver on board, with a drivers license who can be held legally responsible for the operation of the vehicle. Only after the technology has proven that it can function with complete autonomy, with total safety would I want vehicles driving around with no driver and no one responsible for them.
In the more distant future, I think a responsible person should be assigned for the operation of each vehicle, but that if the technology were mature, that even empty vehicles could be driving around our streets. Delivery vans without a driver could drop off a pod for unloading at the loading dock. Kids could be sent to school without an adult in the car. I think we are still a while away from that right now; that's what the SGT Says.
I think that at least for the first few years all vehicles should have a driver on board, with a drivers license who can be held legally responsible for the operation of the vehicle. Only after the technology has proven that it can function with complete autonomy, with total safety would I want vehicles driving around with no driver and no one responsible for them.
In the more distant future, I think a responsible person should be assigned for the operation of each vehicle, but that if the technology were mature, that even empty vehicles could be driving around our streets. Delivery vans without a driver could drop off a pod for unloading at the loading dock. Kids could be sent to school without an adult in the car. I think we are still a while away from that right now; that's what the SGT Says.
Zip Factory Guns
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There is a new line of guns out by a company called Zip Factory. They are part of a new niche in the gun market, the fun market. There are people making guns now that are fun to shoot and fun to collect and fun to modify. These new guns can be made in almost any color, from green to hot pink. They can have any accessory adapted to their use. This means that guns can look like almost anything.
This presents an additional officer safety challenge for officers. We don't want to go around shooting everyone with a garage door opener or purse, but we can't always expect a gun to look just like a traditional six shooter either. Guns are changing as new technologies change and as different demographics get into the gun market.
Twenty years ago there were very few women buying guns. Now many women buy guns. So many women buy guns that companies are actually marketing specific model guns for women. I have even seen assault rifle type guns in hot pink colors, just for women. Officers need to be aware of these trends and not dismiss something that could be a gun, just because it does not look like a typical gun; that's what the SGT Says.
There is a new line of guns out by a company called Zip Factory. They are part of a new niche in the gun market, the fun market. There are people making guns now that are fun to shoot and fun to collect and fun to modify. These new guns can be made in almost any color, from green to hot pink. They can have any accessory adapted to their use. This means that guns can look like almost anything.
This presents an additional officer safety challenge for officers. We don't want to go around shooting everyone with a garage door opener or purse, but we can't always expect a gun to look just like a traditional six shooter either. Guns are changing as new technologies change and as different demographics get into the gun market.
Twenty years ago there were very few women buying guns. Now many women buy guns. So many women buy guns that companies are actually marketing specific model guns for women. I have even seen assault rifle type guns in hot pink colors, just for women. Officers need to be aware of these trends and not dismiss something that could be a gun, just because it does not look like a typical gun; that's what the SGT Says.
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