[mad_as_he$$]

SWAT has become more about managing the situation than solving the problem. The same mentality infests most Goobermint efforts. Another notable failure is the Fire Services. They have become all about themselves.

Give me 8 Iraq tested soldiers or Marines and I will clear any building you want in minutes after arrival on the scene.

[OneWingedShark]

>Give me 8 Iraq tested soldiers or Marines and I will clear any building you want in minutes after arrival on the scene.

You’d probably want more than 8, but eight could do the job, unless the perp is familiar with the building & has planed for clearing procedures being used against him.

[sweet_diane]

"Give me 8 Iraq tested soldiers or Marines and I will clear any building you want in minutes after arrival on the scene. "

While I was subbing and had the Code Black, my daughter was in her 'Govt/Current Events' class. Her teacher served in Iraq and is pretty conservative. He got all the kids squared away and brought out a bat one of the pre-Engineering classes made for him and stood by the door, should someone try and enter. He assured the students that anyone trying to get to them would have to go thru him first!

[Wonder Warthog]

"Give me 8 Iraq tested soldiers or Marines and I will clear any building you want in minutes after arrival on the scene.

Some of those "tested soldiers" will eventually become teachers. I would trust them in a heartbeat to carry a firearm to protect the children. "Gun Free School Zones" are simply ridiculous.