Where were the MPs? This is a military post with a large contingent of MILITARY POLICE.
Who should have been the first responders? I haven’t heard anyone address this point so far.
The local police department responded; it is my understanding that none of the soldiers were armed, and that like many American military installations the armed guards are civilian security guards.
Military Base Firearms Regulations Couldn't Stop The Killing
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/bloggers/2379956/posts?page=4
they still have mps on ft hood but we are getting phased out and only used in the war zones. military bases are becomeing more and more civilianized.