IDK if it is cowardice. If one cop is outside and three rush in, the guy outside may well be a coward. But when four guys from the same PD stand outside, that sounds like orders to secure the perimeter and wait. That's why when Coral Springs officers show up, they are told by the BSO to stay outside. That makes more sense to me than concluding that Broward officers on the scene are all cowards. The outcome is the same either way, but if they stayed outside due to orders, well I think they need a new sheriff giving new orders about handling a life&death situation.
Cowardice or Orders. Hopefully the truth will be known.
The point is that Nikolai Cruz had enough ammo and time to kill dozens more. He was in complete control because NO ONE, NOT THE POLICE or any one else stopped him. He chose to leave and escape as opposed to suicide by cop.
The LEO response did nothing to stop the carnage. Cruz quit shooting.
Question? How many more would he be allowed to kill before they did act?
How long? How many lives per minute?
Any cop worth his salt, goes in. In fact, after Colombine going in after an active shooter has been protocol. They know this, deputies and sheriff.