Keith, I respect you brother...but please don't carry water for the slow incompetence we saw last weekend. Yes, I know those events can be chaotic as I ran security for an anti-abortion rally and a few other things in the past. However, leaving a building and or rooftop unsecured in that close proximity to the primary is 101 stuff. If th…
Keith, I respect you brother...but please don't carry water for the slow incompetence we saw last weekend. Yes, I know those events can be chaotic as I ran security for an anti-abortion rally and a few other things in the past. However, leaving a building and or rooftop unsecured in that close proximity to the primary is 101 stuff. If that was part of the planning for the event (which Im sure it wasn't), it likely was completely out of protocol or just plain 'ol incompetence (or on purpose?). It was clear that there was a lack of training and skill required to do the job. Perhaps its that same old thought process at work "this can't/won't happen here". Criminals are now emboldened to do as they please without fear of reprisal. Was there a consequence in this instance, YES, but did it stop him from trying? NO.
I know that is not the focus of this newsletter, but we've heard too many excuses on this and other things involving the protection of the public at large and folks calling them incidental failures. Uvalde for instance.
Its sad that we now have to run our daily lives with the vigilance of a military operation. However, if we lack that scrutiny its apparent as things get crazier, people will be un-alived. This is our new reality.
Every time I walk into church now I'm always at "yellow" watching every thing and everyone and always looking at belt level...I know who carries and who doesn't. Always looking for the things that "dont fit". I also see the fear on peoples faces, that is a place where people shouldn't be afraid. I PRAY that all of us will have the vigilance and courage to ACT swiftly and with impeccability when/if the time comes.
Keith, I respect you brother...but please don't carry water for the slow incompetence we saw last weekend. Yes, I know those events can be chaotic as I ran security for an anti-abortion rally and a few other things in the past. However, leaving a building and or rooftop unsecured in that close proximity to the primary is 101 stuff. If that was part of the planning for the event (which Im sure it wasn't), it likely was completely out of protocol or just plain 'ol incompetence (or on purpose?). It was clear that there was a lack of training and skill required to do the job. Perhaps its that same old thought process at work "this can't/won't happen here". Criminals are now emboldened to do as they please without fear of reprisal. Was there a consequence in this instance, YES, but did it stop him from trying? NO.
I know that is not the focus of this newsletter, but we've heard too many excuses on this and other things involving the protection of the public at large and folks calling them incidental failures. Uvalde for instance.
Its sad that we now have to run our daily lives with the vigilance of a military operation. However, if we lack that scrutiny its apparent as things get crazier, people will be un-alived. This is our new reality.
Every time I walk into church now I'm always at "yellow" watching every thing and everyone and always looking at belt level...I know who carries and who doesn't. Always looking for the things that "dont fit". I also see the fear on peoples faces, that is a place where people shouldn't be afraid. I PRAY that all of us will have the vigilance and courage to ACT swiftly and with impeccability when/if the time comes.