“Didn’t happen...And in no one’s wildest imagination would those buildings fall down...And since Columbine, police depts. across the Nation have been training for incidents like the one in Fla., so they say...”
What didn’t happen? I can tell you from first hand personal knowledge that units did respond from the Trade Center from areas outside of Manhattan without being dispatched. Also, the reason that NYPD only lost 27 officers, was that the NYPD aviation units were reporting structural issues with the building to the CP on the ground before the collapse and PD moved MOS away from the site. I am certainly not defending BCSO’s performance, but you just can’t have cops from neighboring jurisdictions rolling in without their commands knowing. Supposing one of these SWAT operators were wounded and unable to communicate, how would Miramar get them help?
They wouldn't and they die an honorable death trying to protect children. So what? All your replies are full of suppositions. How do you know the SWAT guys didn't radio in? How do you know they were in plainclothes while training - highly unlikely. MOST likely they were at least wearing t-shirts that said police and a badge. Quit making suppositions and presumptions. ANY, I say again, ANY LEO that rushed past the Broward Cowards are heroes in my book as were 2 Coral Springs PD that told the sheriffs to shove it and ran towards the buildings.
What kind of command sits back to "stage" while it's obvious that kids are being slaughtered? Conjure up all the excuses you think are relevant, the fact remains the 4 Deputy Sheriffs hid behind vehicles and some stairwell.
Other than the Rodney King riots where the police pulled out from ground zero, this is the worse case of police cowardice or malfeasance I've witnessed in my life. What real man would stand buy and listen to those gun pops without trying anything and everything? Hell, the so-called School Resources Officer could have crawl closer to the sound and shot a few rounds in the ground to hopefully distract the shooter. Anything! (p)Guess what? A cops duty is not to go home safe every night. Contrary to the USSC, they are obligated to put their lives on the line, as do military and firefighters. If they don't want to risk their lives for the innocent, then get a job as a greeter at Walmart.