After years of trying to convince people that I’m on ‘their side’ I’ve come to the conclusion that I, and other police officers, will be targeted by both sides.
I’ve come to accept that as a given. And frankly, I don’t care anymore. When and if ‘the time comes’ police officers, like everybody else, are going to split into two camps. What percentage of cops will go to the dark side? I don’t know and again no longer care. I know what I intend to do and am already prepared.
I have discovered this, most of those that I feel would go to the dark side are in no way prepared for what might come their way. I’ve already measured them up and had discussions with some of them. Not one of them, that I know, are ‘gun guys.’ The only weapons they have are dept. issued sidearms, and most are not fond of those.
Most of them, when the real shooting starts, I believe will not be too crazy about the casualties that will be suffered by going door to door looking for peoples weapons. When the REAL shooting starts they will most likely stay at home waiting for someone else to do something.
My like-minded associates in blue have also developed a plan. Those on both sides that intend us ill will, bring your band-aids.
Take it for what it’s worth.
I hope it never comes to that, and if it does, I hope you’re right.
I would add that if your local department is looking at acquiring an armored vehicle, then you should look long and hard at the question of whether or not they have way too much budget. Those things aren’t cheap/easy to maintain.