CMPD On Church Security: “Run, Hide And Whatever Else Until We Get There”
BY Herschel Smith
7 years ago
Avoid, barricade, and whatever else. A few twists on the “run, hide and fight” claptrap dispensed by the DHS and there you have the CMPD advice.
Police focused on tips like having an exit strategy and escape route planned. If you can’t immediately escape, barricade yourself in a room or turn off the lights to make the room look like it’s unoccupied.
Police also said that if you’re within arms-reach of the shooter, attack them from the neck up, go for their eyes and try to jam their gun.
Clergy members told Channel 9 that they’ll be working on putting together an action plan for emergencies. Many are also planning to secure their buildings by shoring up the doors and installing locks.
For more information, call 704-336-2310 or email crimepreventionunit@cmpd.org.
Not a word on anyone doing what they need to do, which is carry a weapon and be prepared to use it by spending time at the range. Not … a … word. Just wait until the super Ninja warriors get there to handle it. Perhaps only a few people will have perished at that point.
Hey, CMPD, how will you handle it when scores of people perish inside a place of worship in Charlotte and you haven’t told them to be prepared to effect their own self defense? Are you okay with that?
Oh, and I doubt your estimate of an average of five minutes to respond to an active shooter. Prove it?
On November 29, 2017 at 8:23 am, Ned said:
“Five minutes to respond to an active shooter” means five minutes for SWAT to begin donning gear. YMMV.
Let’s see – in the mean time do I play hide and seek, or just shoot the criminal?
On November 29, 2017 at 10:28 am, June said:
Response time 5 minutes. Then an hour outside the location trying to figure out what to do next.
On November 29, 2017 at 3:40 pm, Bill Robbins said:
When all other options have been exhausted, try praying-in-place.
On December 1, 2017 at 4:32 pm, moe mensale said:
“When all other options have been exhausted, try praying-in-place.”
Lord, let my aim be true.
That should take care of it.