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First responders wearing camouflage
Posted on 12/2/15 at 4:56 pm
Posted on 12/2/15 at 4:56 pm
Do they change into these clothes after the call goes out that there's a shooting in progress or do they walk around all day wearing combat boots and military fatigues?
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Posted on 12/2/15 at 4:59 pm to uway
Posted on 12/2/15 at 5:03 pm to uway
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they walk around all day wearing combat boots and military fatigues?
this
Posted on 12/2/15 at 5:04 pm to Aristo
I guess that's better than them taking the time to change.
Seems odd that these cities have people whose full time job includes dressing for combat.
Seems odd that these cities have people whose full time job includes dressing for combat.
This post was edited on 12/2/15 at 5:05 pm
Posted on 12/2/15 at 5:05 pm to uway
Pics? Context? Part-time or full-time responders?
If the first responders are part-timers living in Pecan Island during duck season, I would say they were already wearing the cammo.
If the first responders are part-timers living in Pecan Island during duck season, I would say they were already wearing the cammo.
This post was edited on 12/2/15 at 5:06 pm
Posted on 12/2/15 at 5:08 pm to Alleman
It really bothers you what type of tactical clothing swat wears to go into a building after 3 active shooters with body armor?
Posted on 12/2/15 at 5:08 pm to uway
We have a few in our dept that like to wear BDUs daily.
BDUs are battle dress uniforms or basically combat unis. They aren't always camo
BDUs are battle dress uniforms or basically combat unis. They aren't always camo
Posted on 12/2/15 at 5:08 pm to uway
I'm actually wondering if given the "active shooter" training they do in offices (if you can't escape hole up and be prepared to fight back) if first responder is going to take a pencil to the neck when trying to clear out an office.
Posted on 12/2/15 at 5:09 pm to uway
I don't know but it's stupid. First of all, they're not military, so no need to wear military uniforms.
Second of all, they just make themselves more of a target and allow their movements to be seen more easily. Third of all, if they claim they want to be seen to draw fire from the innocents, just wear grey or black like regular LE and put the bright "police" thing on your chest and back.
I also get confused by their fascination with standing on the vehicle running boards as they drive around at 5mph. Just get in the damn vehicle. It's not going to help them react to contact. Standing outside like that means they're the first one going down, which means their gun is out of the fight and the rest of the vehicle probably has to evac them so their guns are out of the fight too. The vehicle gives you a degree of concealment and cover, use it.
Look at this mess in CA. The whole PD is at the shooting location, and they're all just standing around. It's past time to consolidate at the rally point, they need to be out searching. For shite's sake, don't they have radios? There's no reason for the entire PD to be congregated at that location right now.
Second of all, they just make themselves more of a target and allow their movements to be seen more easily. Third of all, if they claim they want to be seen to draw fire from the innocents, just wear grey or black like regular LE and put the bright "police" thing on your chest and back.
I also get confused by their fascination with standing on the vehicle running boards as they drive around at 5mph. Just get in the damn vehicle. It's not going to help them react to contact. Standing outside like that means they're the first one going down, which means their gun is out of the fight and the rest of the vehicle probably has to evac them so their guns are out of the fight too. The vehicle gives you a degree of concealment and cover, use it.
Look at this mess in CA. The whole PD is at the shooting location, and they're all just standing around. It's past time to consolidate at the rally point, they need to be out searching. For shite's sake, don't they have radios? There's no reason for the entire PD to be congregated at that location right now.
Posted on 12/2/15 at 5:10 pm to Alleman
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Pics? Context? Part-time or full-time responders?
Exactly. Maybe it was a local national guard nearby.
Posted on 12/2/15 at 5:10 pm to Alleman
Posted on 12/2/15 at 5:15 pm to Fat and Happy
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It really bothers you what type of tactical clothing swat wears to go into a building after 3 active shooters with body armor?
no, but it would bother me if they took the time to change their pants and shoes before responding to the call, and it seems weird that these units would always be dressed like that .
Posted on 12/2/15 at 5:22 pm to sullivanct19a
I wear the camo gear underneath a fancy suit and when we get a call I rip off the suit in the manner of Clark Kent
I didn't go through all that training to sit inside the car like a fricking civ
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I also get confused by their fascination with standing on the vehicle running boards as they drive around at 5mph. Just get in the damn vehicle
I didn't go through all that training to sit inside the car like a fricking civ
Posted on 12/2/15 at 5:26 pm to uway
They said earlier that the SWAT team happened to be training near by and was able to respond already geared up direct from the training site.
Posted on 12/2/15 at 5:28 pm to jbgleason
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They said earlier that the SWAT team happened to be training near by and was able to respond already geared up direct from the trainin
If you want to find it there is support in there for the idea of arming everyone .
Posted on 12/2/15 at 5:30 pm to uway
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If you want to find it there is support in there for the idea of arming everyone .
No idea what you are trying to say here.
Posted on 12/2/15 at 5:31 pm to jbgleason
Posted on 12/2/15 at 5:34 pm to uway
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If you want to find it there is support in there for the idea of arming everyone .
Yeah because average joe schmoe's and Tyriqua's=highly trained response unit
Posted on 12/2/15 at 5:36 pm to uway
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Do they change into these clothes after the call goes out that there's a shooting in progress or do they walk around all day wearing combat boots and military fatigues?
Maybe they thought the shooting was in the bush and they needed the cover.
Posted on 12/2/15 at 5:51 pm to uway
They are a tactical unit. They are regular officers who also perform these duties. They are summoned and they gear up and deploy as a unit. Equipment is very important.
Regular police uniforms are impractical in these situations.
Regular police uniforms are impractical in these situations.
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