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DetroitLegalBeagle

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4. Were police that far away to respond?

Reply to USALiberal (Original post)

Wed May 25, 2022, 06:50 PM

May 2022

Or did they forget about the last 2 decades of active shooter training? Responding officers are supposed to run in immediate and try to neutralize the threat. No waiting for backup or orders.

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I 100% agree with you! Nt USALiberal May 2022 #9

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I assume before. Nt USALiberal May 2022 #6

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