Back in ‘85 or so I was stationed at Falcon AFS (called something else now). We got a radio call that there was an armed robbery at the mess hall. On response we set up by the doorway and made entry. I was first in and the first thing I saw was someone running at me with something in his hand. In that split second I noticed it was keys and that the guy was scared out of his mind. In the next second we got a radio call announcing that it was an exercise. Our squadron commander had, apparently, forgotten to give that piece of information to the CSC.
The full bird Colonel I had told to “get the **** back in your office and lock the door!” apparently had a long heart to heart with said squadron commander after things settled down.
FYI, Falcon is now Schriever Air Force Base.
First- I want to Thank You and All FR Active, Reserve and Retired Personel for Serving Our Country. Also Spouses and Families.
Maybe You could give the PD in Denver area a few pointers on Actual Target selection and response.
It’s become painfully obvious that they need instruction.
Stay Safe !