Kathianne
01-28-2013, 11:51 PM
This may explain one of our posters and why he thinks the absurd is normal:
http://www.captainsjournal.com/2013/01/28/arkansas-town-unleashes-swat-to-patrol-streets/
Arkansas Town Unleashes SWAT To Patrol Streets (http://www.captainsjournal.com/2013/01/28/arkansas-town-unleashes-swat-to-patrol-streets/) BY Herschel Smith
http://www.captainsjournal.com/wp-content/themes/CJ2/img/time.gif58 minutes ago
In response to a recent increase in crime, Paragould Mayor Mike Gaskill and Police Chief Todd Stovall offered residents at a town hall meeting Thursday night at West View Baptist Church what could be considered an extreme solution — armed officers patrolling the streets on foot.
Stovall told the group of almost 40 residents that beginning in 2013, the department would deploy a new street crimes unit to high crime areas on foot to take back the streets.
“[Police are] going to be in SWAT gear and have AR-15s around their neck,” Stovall said. “If you’re out walking, we’re going to stop you, ask why you’re out walking, check for your ID.”
Stovall said while some people may be offended by the actions of his department, they should not be.
“We’re going to do it to everybody,” he said. “Criminals don’t like being talked to.”
Gaskill backed Stovall’s proposed actions during Thursday’s town hall.
“They may not be doing anything but walking their dog,” he said. “But they’re going to have to prove it.”
Only a skip and jump to think that bubble guns and paper guns are the real threat.
http://www.captainsjournal.com/2013/01/28/arkansas-town-unleashes-swat-to-patrol-streets/
Arkansas Town Unleashes SWAT To Patrol Streets (http://www.captainsjournal.com/2013/01/28/arkansas-town-unleashes-swat-to-patrol-streets/) BY Herschel Smith
http://www.captainsjournal.com/wp-content/themes/CJ2/img/time.gif58 minutes ago
In response to a recent increase in crime, Paragould Mayor Mike Gaskill and Police Chief Todd Stovall offered residents at a town hall meeting Thursday night at West View Baptist Church what could be considered an extreme solution — armed officers patrolling the streets on foot.
Stovall told the group of almost 40 residents that beginning in 2013, the department would deploy a new street crimes unit to high crime areas on foot to take back the streets.
“[Police are] going to be in SWAT gear and have AR-15s around their neck,” Stovall said. “If you’re out walking, we’re going to stop you, ask why you’re out walking, check for your ID.”
Stovall said while some people may be offended by the actions of his department, they should not be.
“We’re going to do it to everybody,” he said. “Criminals don’t like being talked to.”
Gaskill backed Stovall’s proposed actions during Thursday’s town hall.
“They may not be doing anything but walking their dog,” he said. “But they’re going to have to prove it.”
Only a skip and jump to think that bubble guns and paper guns are the real threat.