July 2, 2015
By Doug Stanlin
U.S. Park Police (click here) are responding Thursday to a report of an active shooter at the Navy Yard inside the Washington, D.C., city limits, WUSA reports.
An employee inside the 41-acre facility reports that alarms are sounding and the buildings are on lockdown, WUSA reports..
There are no immediate report of casualties....
Earlier this year I mentioned the country would need everyone's service. This is that sort of event.
The upcoming holiday is dominated by back yard barbeques and gathering of friends and family. That is a good thing. But, as the evening approaches we all move to the fireworks venue. That is where folks with strange ideas of control have an opportunity to crush a national celebration.
We all know the paradigm. Someone with an easily accessed gun will come into a group of strangers and begin to attempt to assassinate people.
My suggestion is for citizens to call their local police to set up barriers at fireworks viewing areas well ahead of the event. I would suggest at least one day in advance. Then it will be easy for them to monitor the area until the fireworks display. The openness will reveal any plans to hurt people.
But, as to the event itself. There should be a narrow entrance to the viewing area so police can monitor those entering to observe for guns, etc. The area should be posted as a "No Guns Area."
Fireworks, depending on proximity, and fire crackers can sound like gun fire and mask any attack.
Some folks won't like that. Temporary gun permits can be issued to REGISTER for the event. I know everyone hates the idea of registration, but, this is a one time event whereby the registration list will be destroyed afterward.
This is really short notice for organizing to the fireworks, but, calls today up to July 4th can enter demands with their police noting this dire circumstance in DC. Police will understand the fear and with enough concern expressed will act to prevent such danger. They do care. If calling to demand and protest any lack of protections and preparation USE THE NON-EMERGENCY NUMBER.
Otherwise, citizens will have to police themselves. Parents are really good at watching out for children even in the most spectacular display. This is basically the same vigilance. Know your neighbor and say hello to those near you when you find THE SPOT where viewing is best for you.
Carry communication devices with you to the fireworks. Mobile phone, iPAD and those sort of things.
This is a real situation in the USA. We have to rise to the occasion. We are a great people. We know what we are looking for and we know how to alert authorities. Be the country we know we are.
See you at the fireworks. Mine is over the water. Absolutely spectacular.
By Doug Stanlin
U.S. Park Police (click here) are responding Thursday to a report of an active shooter at the Navy Yard inside the Washington, D.C., city limits, WUSA reports.
An employee inside the 41-acre facility reports that alarms are sounding and the buildings are on lockdown, WUSA reports..
There are no immediate report of casualties....
Earlier this year I mentioned the country would need everyone's service. This is that sort of event.
The upcoming holiday is dominated by back yard barbeques and gathering of friends and family. That is a good thing. But, as the evening approaches we all move to the fireworks venue. That is where folks with strange ideas of control have an opportunity to crush a national celebration.
We all know the paradigm. Someone with an easily accessed gun will come into a group of strangers and begin to attempt to assassinate people.
My suggestion is for citizens to call their local police to set up barriers at fireworks viewing areas well ahead of the event. I would suggest at least one day in advance. Then it will be easy for them to monitor the area until the fireworks display. The openness will reveal any plans to hurt people.
But, as to the event itself. There should be a narrow entrance to the viewing area so police can monitor those entering to observe for guns, etc. The area should be posted as a "No Guns Area."
Fireworks, depending on proximity, and fire crackers can sound like gun fire and mask any attack.
Some folks won't like that. Temporary gun permits can be issued to REGISTER for the event. I know everyone hates the idea of registration, but, this is a one time event whereby the registration list will be destroyed afterward.
This is really short notice for organizing to the fireworks, but, calls today up to July 4th can enter demands with their police noting this dire circumstance in DC. Police will understand the fear and with enough concern expressed will act to prevent such danger. They do care. If calling to demand and protest any lack of protections and preparation USE THE NON-EMERGENCY NUMBER.
Otherwise, citizens will have to police themselves. Parents are really good at watching out for children even in the most spectacular display. This is basically the same vigilance. Know your neighbor and say hello to those near you when you find THE SPOT where viewing is best for you.
Carry communication devices with you to the fireworks. Mobile phone, iPAD and those sort of things.
This is a real situation in the USA. We have to rise to the occasion. We are a great people. We know what we are looking for and we know how to alert authorities. Be the country we know we are.
See you at the fireworks. Mine is over the water. Absolutely spectacular.
