It is a known fact that a country does not always have to combat enemies from the other side of the border. There are several malevolent groups that operate within the country and these are the elements that pose maximum threat to the country. India is no different and has realized that without a proper internal security measure, the safety of its citizens would be compromised.
The current situation in India is quite fragile. If people were alarmed about the rising rebel groups a decade ago, today's situation is like a ball of gunpowder waiting to explode.
Needless to say, terrorism has emerged as the main challenge for India. Terrorists do not have a definite face. They possess advanced technology and high-end arms and are capable of carrying out cyber crimes as well. Owing to the rising threat level, the Indian home ministry has banned 35 organizations in various Indian states. However, it has not stopped these people from making a move whenever they can despite the ban. They are extremely active and are being joined by other similar groups every day.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Can the Police Respond Instantly to Every Emergency? Part 7 in The Right Response?
The only thing that stops a spree shooter is a bullet. The sooner he gets that bullet, the less innocents and vulnerable children he gets to slaughter.
How long does Emergency Response Take?
The police do a difficult job, often in very difficult circumstances. David Thweatt, Superintendent of the Harrold school district in Texas where teachers are armed, says that a police officer once told him something startling. "Ninety-five percent of the time, we get to the scene late."
Some years ago, police found a methamphetamine lab in a house close to the Harrold school. A deputy had looked inside, seen something and called for backup. Thweatt reports that they made it to the house in 15 minutes, while they had figured it would take 18 to 20 minutes in a typical situation.
The Harrold school is in the middle of a prairie, miles from the nearest police station. If that had been an armed intruder at his school, the response time would have been too slow. So the staff at the school have to be the first responders. "We don't have 5 minutes. We don't have 10 minutes. We would have had 20 minutes of hell"
if attackers had targeted the school.
Instant Response is Impossible
The police recognize reality. Milwaukee Sheriff David Clarke observes that while everybody wishes the police could be teleported to your home it's not going to happen. "It will take minutes to get to your home and an attack will be over within seconds."*
Any response takes time, whether armed or not. It is literally impossible for any organization to respond instantaneously to any problem.
Don't Ignore Reality
Those who ignore the facts underlying response by armed police, as do many gun control fanatics, simply ignore reality whenever it conflicts with their opinions. How long does response actually take?
It takes time to get access to a phone. This is only possible if one of the potential victims in a shooting spree is not stopped from getting and using a phone by the murderer. In practice, finding a phone can cause a substantial delay.It takes time to make an emergency call.
it takes time for the emergency call to be answered and for the emergency service operator to find out exactly what's happening.
it takes time for the emergency service to initiate the actual response. Police may be busy with other crimes, so are not necessarily instantly available.
it takes time for responders to travel to the shooter's location - police stations are not usually located right next to the scene of the crime.
With the best will in the world, this all means that if police are there within a handful of minutes, they've done a truly outstanding job. Yet as emergency services all recognize: When seconds count - we're just minutes away.
Give the Police Less Responsibilities
How long does Emergency Response Take?
The police do a difficult job, often in very difficult circumstances. David Thweatt, Superintendent of the Harrold school district in Texas where teachers are armed, says that a police officer once told him something startling. "Ninety-five percent of the time, we get to the scene late."
Some years ago, police found a methamphetamine lab in a house close to the Harrold school. A deputy had looked inside, seen something and called for backup. Thweatt reports that they made it to the house in 15 minutes, while they had figured it would take 18 to 20 minutes in a typical situation.
The Harrold school is in the middle of a prairie, miles from the nearest police station. If that had been an armed intruder at his school, the response time would have been too slow. So the staff at the school have to be the first responders. "We don't have 5 minutes. We don't have 10 minutes. We would have had 20 minutes of hell"
if attackers had targeted the school.
Instant Response is Impossible
The police recognize reality. Milwaukee Sheriff David Clarke observes that while everybody wishes the police could be teleported to your home it's not going to happen. "It will take minutes to get to your home and an attack will be over within seconds."*
Any response takes time, whether armed or not. It is literally impossible for any organization to respond instantaneously to any problem.
Don't Ignore Reality
Those who ignore the facts underlying response by armed police, as do many gun control fanatics, simply ignore reality whenever it conflicts with their opinions. How long does response actually take?
It takes time to get access to a phone. This is only possible if one of the potential victims in a shooting spree is not stopped from getting and using a phone by the murderer. In practice, finding a phone can cause a substantial delay.It takes time to make an emergency call.
it takes time for the emergency call to be answered and for the emergency service operator to find out exactly what's happening.
it takes time for the emergency service to initiate the actual response. Police may be busy with other crimes, so are not necessarily instantly available.
it takes time for responders to travel to the shooter's location - police stations are not usually located right next to the scene of the crime.
With the best will in the world, this all means that if police are there within a handful of minutes, they've done a truly outstanding job. Yet as emergency services all recognize: When seconds count - we're just minutes away.
Give the Police Less Responsibilities
Self Interest and Vote Bank Politics In International Relations
Pakistan & USA (Osama Bin Laden)
Pakistan was not aware that Osama Bin-Laden was in their cantonment.
We had to believe that, with a pinch of salt.
US did not trust fully its ally, in war against terrorism,
But it tolerated, its nuisance.
It conducted a secret raid, in Pakistan,
Killed Osama Bin-Laden and dumped his body in sea,
Pakistan kept its eyes and ears closed,
But protested against US for its local public's consumption,
For violation of its sovereignty.
Pakistan & USA (Hafiz Saeed)
Pakistan was not aware that Osama Bin-Laden was in their cantonment.
We had to believe that, with a pinch of salt.
US did not trust fully its ally, in war against terrorism,
But it tolerated, its nuisance.
It conducted a secret raid, in Pakistan,
Killed Osama Bin-Laden and dumped his body in sea,
Pakistan kept its eyes and ears closed,
But protested against US for its local public's consumption,
For violation of its sovereignty.
Pakistan & USA (Hafiz Saeed)
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