Let's see how far this goes in the media.

[skycop 0]

During flood rescue operations on May 24, 2015 San Marcos Police Officers rescued two persons from their home on Adrian St. In the 700 Block of Barbara Dr. 36 inches of water was rushing down the street, as vehicle began to float away. 4 people were rescued by officers, from several homes, in the 700 Block of Barbara Dr.

A family of 6 was calling for help in the area of the Colony Square Apt. Responding from Barbara Dr. officers drove through deep and rising waters, as well as navigated through vehicles abandon because of the rising flood waters. 14 people were rescued in the area of the Colony Square Apt.


Officers were flagged down and told of a mother who was being swept away near the complex. She and her 16 yoa son were located and rescued. With 20 people in the vehicle they were all transported safely to the shelter.

Officers received a call for a family stuck in a vehicle near Wal Mart. Arriving on the scene officers rescued a man, two kids, and two dogs from a vehicle in high water.

People do not realize how multipurpose police units are. But in reality police patrol units were unable to perform this mission. You see we lost patrol vehicles in the floor waters. So were the police Tahoes and SUV’s up to this task or maybe a fire engine rescue vehicle?

None of these could complete this mission. The mission was completed using the MRAP. A vehicle the San Marcos Police Department acquired from the DOD.

Many people say that there is no use for such a vehicle in police work. I’d say asked the 25 people and three dogs rescued in San Marcos Texas during the worst flood in the city’s history.

What did it cost this community? 26.5 gals/$74.45 in fuel and saved lives.

"Just 'cause I'm simple, don't mean I'm stewpid!"

[rehmwa 2]

But, but.... it LOOKS scary and threatening

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Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants

[skycop 0]

Before the current political climate this would be called "resourceful", a "peace dividend", "thinking outside the box".

"Just 'cause I'm simple, don't mean I'm stewpid!"

[normiss 622]

I'm seeing a lot of Bravo Zulu news pieces on the support ALL emergency responders are providing.
One of the times we are able to restore a little bit of faith in human compassion IMO.

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Before the current political climate this would be called "resourceful", a "peace dividend", "thinking outside the box".

Who would have ever called anything a 'peace dividend' and why?

Sounds like it came from a committee of blue sky thinkers delegated to brain storm an idea shower of verbiage to cascade down the pipeline and synergise consumer perception with corporate deliverance.

Do you want to have an ideagasm?

[billvon 2,400]

>Let's see how far this goes in the media.

3990 hits in the news so far for "San Marcos Police" flood rescue. So pretty far.

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I'm seeing a lot of Bravo Zulu news pieces on the support ALL emergency responders are providing.

But all of them aren't using the evil military surplus equipment. That was the point of the post.

http://www.policeone.com/standoff/articles/7705651-Wis-police-crediting-MRAP-after-standoffs-peaceful-end/

http://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/3657867-mitchells-armored-truck-was-key-kimball-standoff

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymWGQtu2xag

http://fox40.com/2015/03/27/report-of-two-shot-in-a-davis-home-prompts-standoff/

http://www.cnjonline.com/2014/08/27/police-chief-military-vehicle-has-earned-its-keep/

http://chronicle.northcoastnow.com/2015/01/28/standoff-lorain-ends-peacefully/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiY9NctTgY8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dtdj9EJPQjw


The vast majority of these stories are local, I have yet to see a national story showcasing the ACTUAL uses of surplus equipment. But I've seen plenty on the implications of the equipment, that simply aren't true.

"Just 'cause I'm simple, don't mean I'm stewpid!"

[normiss 622]

I missed that part.
So it's more about justifying the use of surplus military gear to you than kudos to cops doing good for the community.

Your side keeps wondering why "we" don't get it?

I could care less what they use, but when there is a problem with force, showing up in military gear, uniforms, equipment, attitude, and yes, vehicles, you're going to send the wrong message.

Thankfully, those in the right places are starting to understand that.

[cvfd1399 0]

No what there is to be thankful for is even though you hate cops 99.9% of them out there have a good enough heart to do their job and help you in your time of need despite how you feel about them. The media has you drinking the .1 koolaid thinking all that mess.

[normiss 622]

Wrong on both counts.
If I read that correctly anyway.

[ibx 2]

As long headlines such as this are making are making news all the good will drown out in public perception.

Man Threatens Suicide, Police Kill Him
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/05/28/man-calls-suicide-line-police-kill-him.html

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Thanks for pointing out a media source that may be a tad disingenuous.

"Just 'cause I'm simple, don't mean I'm stewpid!"

[normiss 622]

Not that anyone else is doing that....

[wolfriverjoe 1,340]

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Thanks for pointing out a media source that may be a tad disingenuous.

I won't argue that the source is a bit iffy.

But can you refute the claims in the story?

If I'm reading it correctly, they went in, told him to drop the knife while he was laying in bed. It sounds like they shot him for refusing to drop the knife even though he never got up.

I know perfectly well that a person with a knife at close range represents a deadly threat.

But laying in a bed?

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[SkyDekker 1,123]

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Thanks for pointing out a media source that may be a tad disingenuous.

I won't argue that the source is a bit iffy.

But can you refute the claims in the story?

If I'm reading it correctly, they went in, told him to drop the knife while he was laying in bed. It sounds like they shot him for refusing to drop the knife even though he never got up.

I know perfectly well that a person with a knife at close range represents a deadly threat.

But laying in a bed?

This is exactly why Toronto Police has units on the road paired with mental health professionals.

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This is exactly why Toronto Police has units on the road paired with mental health professionals.

Difference being: this was in the US, where attempted suicide is a capital offense.