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Fri Dec 4, 2015, 02:07 PM

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This is a shout out to the police who responded to this tragedy. [View all] cwydro Dec 2015 OP

I thought they were amazing!!! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2015 #1

Why would it not be popular. These are brave folks rurallib Dec 2015 #2

Why won't it be popular? Their actual job is to protect and serve. onecaliberal Dec 2015 #3

I think you will be wrong itsrobert Dec 2015 #4

Thank you. I want to be wrong. cwydro Dec 2015 #14

My dear cwydro... CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2015 #5

I know Peg. cwydro Dec 2015 #21

It should be popular! Texasgal Dec 2015 #6

It won't be popular? Rex Dec 2015 #7

I logged on to their radio just in time for the firefight Warpy Dec 2015 #8

Too bad in some states/areas they are encrypting scanner transmissions on RKP5637 Dec 2015 #13

Honestly, I can think of any number of reasons encryption would be a good idea. cherokeeprogressive Dec 2015 #25

Even more basically, what happens if somebody they are trying to apprehend mythology Dec 2015 #38

They don't need a frequency, all they need one of the many phone apps out there 951-Riverside Dec 2015 #68

Yep, agree!!! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2015 #89

Yes. Such as when cops were backshooting black folks in New Orleans after Katrina. jtuck004 Dec 2015 #93

And you too can listen to those if you have a digital scanner nadinbrzezinski Dec 2015 #42

Courage is doing your duty when you're scared to death NT Ex Lurker Dec 2015 #81

This is so true. cwydro Dec 2015 #84

Of Course It Will Be... jrthin Dec 2015 #9

Why wouldn't it be popular? ScreamingMeemie Dec 2015 #10

I know that you can Meemie. cwydro Dec 2015 #17

"This won't be popular..." alcibiades_mystery Dec 2015 #11

Point taken. cwydro Dec 2015 #26

...^ that 840high Dec 2015 #74

Police are unpopular when they're shooting unarmed suspects and similar abuses. jeff47 Dec 2015 #12

Exactly, all cops are not bad. What does really irk me are those times when the bad ones RKP5637 Dec 2015 #15

I certainly would agree with that. cwydro Dec 2015 #19

Definitely!!! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2015 #88

^^^^THIS^^^^ LiberalElite Dec 2015 #16

That's the funny thing about blanket statements and beliefs Kalidurga Dec 2015 #18

yeah I agree rockfordfile Dec 2015 #87

I think they did a great job. They risk their lives every day. smirkymonkey Dec 2015 #20

Yes, I think some people forget that they are exactly that. cwydro Dec 2015 #28

From what I saw they did a great job flamingdem Dec 2015 #22

+1 Buzz Clik Dec 2015 #23

Why would that not be a popular view? Stinky The Clown Dec 2015 #24

If we can't call the police what will it be? The Oath Keepers? jalan48 Dec 2015 #27

Lol. cwydro Dec 2015 #29

They's just start shooting everyone who wasn't white. jalan48 Dec 2015 #44

I think they'd be turning tail and running the other way. cwydro Dec 2015 #45

You may be right. :) jalan48 Dec 2015 #49

So it looks to be very popular, I guess you learned something today. Rex Dec 2015 #30

I'm pleased to learn that. cwydro Dec 2015 #33

Good idea and I am happy to see this too. Rex Dec 2015 #39

OP has been edited. cwydro Dec 2015 #54

Thanks for the change, it is good to see we have not lost our objectivity Rex Dec 2015 #69

Absolutely. cwydro Dec 2015 #71

Unfortunately police are getting a lot of practice at this GusBob Dec 2015 #31

My thumb is up Omaha Steve Dec 2015 #32

Thank you OS. cwydro Dec 2015 #35

Absolutely. Way to go. Lt Mike Madden seems straight up defender of the public lostnfound Dec 2015 #34

It was right after I watched his news conference that I posted my OP. cwydro Dec 2015 #40

That's some seriously ... GeorgeGist Dec 2015 #36

Great job, police. And to all others who helped bigwillq Dec 2015 #37

They did their job. Which is a good thing. nt Logical Dec 2015 #41

Add to that another fine entry into the "Bonnie and Clyde Swiss Cheesed Car" collection. Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2015 #43

I have to admit, you could not look at that car - cwydro Dec 2015 #56

Absolutely, major kudos to these officers and medics 951-Riverside Dec 2015 #46

I've edited my OP. cwydro Dec 2015 #52

Same 951-Riverside Dec 2015 #58

Of course these guys deserve a lot of credit SCantiGOP Dec 2015 #47

When they do good, no problem... gregcrawford Dec 2015 #48

They did their jobs Jack Rabbit Dec 2015 #50

Everyone in any job who does it well deserves a shout out. cwydro Dec 2015 #80

K&R - thanks for this post. nt. jonno99 Dec 2015 #51

... cwydro Dec 2015 #57

I thought they did really well Marrah_G Dec 2015 #53

Excellent job by law enforcement! moondust Dec 2015 #55

cops, deputies, ATF, and FBI did great work tishaLA Dec 2015 #59

Yes. What would we do without these brave public servants. Laffy Kat Dec 2015 #60

I know. cwydro Dec 2015 #62

I'm an EMT and have been a first responder in the past. Laffy Kat Dec 2015 #67

Unfortunately, I recently had to be the recipient of EMT services. cwydro Dec 2015 #70

Hopefully you feel better by now. Laffy Kat Dec 2015 #73

Thank you. cwydro Dec 2015 #76

The chief and other representatives of local law enforcement have bullwinkle428 Dec 2015 #61

i've been very impressed by them. cwydro Dec 2015 #66

As a parent of an officer, I thank you for your support Kilgore Dec 2015 #63

You're welcome. cwydro Dec 2015 #65

K&R one_voice Dec 2015 #64

Of course. I agree with you. bluestateguy Dec 2015 #72

Yes they got the bad guys coyote Dec 2015 #75

It's crazy, I agree. cwydro Dec 2015 #79

A big k&r! DesertRat Dec 2015 #77

K & R DashOneBravo Dec 2015 #78

The law enforcement people did an outstanding job in doc03 Dec 2015 #82

It was impressive KT2000 Dec 2015 #83

All of them are commendable Aerows Dec 2015 #85

I agree with OP as posted. CaptainTruth Dec 2015 #86

In this case, the police were amazing. Unlike our Congress, who are revolting. valerief Dec 2015 #90

You are right on about Congress. cwydro Dec 2015 #91

Yes - packman Dec 2015 #92

I couldn't agree more MissDeeds Dec 2015 #94

Courageous public servants. Thanks to all of them. JDPriestly Dec 2015 #95