Broward County, Florida, Sheriff Scott Israel makes it clear: ex-school deputy Scot Peterson should have gone into Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and shot and killed gunman Nikolas Cruz on Feb. 14.
When we in law enforcement arrive at an active-shooter, we go in and address the target and that’s what should have been done,” he said at a Thursday press conference.”
Procedures indicate Peterson at least had the department’s go-ahead to enter the building and take down Cruz.
Department policy states a deputy first contact agency communications, so it can call the SWAT team. Then, it’s up to the deputy.
“If real-time intelligence exists the sole deputy or a team of deputies may enter the area and/or structure to preserve life,” the policy states. “A supervisor’s approval or on-site observation is not required for this decision.”
Real-time intelligence is a deputy’s “personal observation of people fleeing, gunfire, etc.” Peterson “clearly” knew there was a shooting, Israel said.”
CYA policy. I am sure by word of mouth there was a stand down order.
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