R.I.P. Randal Simmons
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-standoff8feb08,1,1690223.story
Simmons was a veteran SWAT officer with close to 30 years on the department. Thinking about this situation, there really was no correct answer, no best way to accomplish this task. There are times when, as a police officer, there is nothing more you can do to protect yourself. For Officer Simmons, this was one of those times. A person intent on taking out a cop will be successful.
Days like this highlight the transience of life.
Simmons was a veteran SWAT officer with close to 30 years on the department. Thinking about this situation, there really was no correct answer, no best way to accomplish this task. There are times when, as a police officer, there is nothing more you can do to protect yourself. For Officer Simmons, this was one of those times. A person intent on taking out a cop will be successful.
Days like this highlight the transience of life.