tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31758730.post1681514591934299840..comments2023-09-27T13:20:49.976-07:00Comments on lnostra-costa: FALLEN LAKEWOOD POLICE OFFICERS - CHILLING DETAILS OF KILLINGSIvano Franco Comellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17088771740643993831noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31758730.post-10308466184573474782010-02-11T15:39:50.052-08:002010-02-11T15:39:50.052-08:00I too was moved to tears when I read that terrible...I too was moved to tears when I read that terrible account on the loss of those<br />fine public servants. <br /><br />I have always appreciated people who do so much to preserve the lives of others, even at the<br />risk of their own, whether they be in law enforcement, firefighting, or the military. <br /><br />There are few occasions for me to express my appreciation to those people, but there was a<br />brief occasion yesterday. As I arrived at the church to do some clerk work, I notice a Monmouth<br />Police Dept. car on the far end of the parking lot. I was hoping to have a word with him.<br />When I finished my work, I moved my car so my open window faced his, and thanked him<br />for being there, as we appreciate all that the police do for our protection. I told him that had I <br />known he would be there, I would have brought him some lunch. <br /><br />It's not much, but I hope he recognized that my meaning was sincere.<br /><br />Thanks for all you do too, Ivano. For all you have done and for what you continue to do.<br /><br />Saluti, GinoGINOnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31758730.post-25453946544088900162010-01-31T14:39:37.193-08:002010-01-31T14:39:37.193-08:00Some lessons to learn from our fallen brothers.
...Some lessons to learn from our fallen brothers. <br /> <br /> 1. Just because you are "off duty" or in a "safe" restaurant, <br /> keep your head up and your eyes and ears open. <br /> 2. Do not sit close to the register or other focal<br /> point (entrance doors, bathrooms, hallways ect). Try to sit where <br />you can scan the area. <br /> 3. Leave devices that distract you, like laptops,etc. in the <br /> car. Do your reports and other things that take your mind<br /> off your safety, at post or far away from the public. <br /> 4. Even at lunch or break, don't let your guard down. You should <br /> always be in condition yellow. <br /> 5. Keep your distance. Take those lateral steps or diagonal steps <br />and move. It is a lot harder for the bad guy to shoot a moving <br />target, let alone a lot of distance. <br />6. Each time you train, train as if your life depends on <br /> it. <br />While I do not think they could have done anything different <br /> after the contact, do your best at whatever training you attend. Lose the mentality of "It will never happen to<br /> me".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31758730.post-51982608295253418382010-01-30T09:09:27.323-08:002010-01-30T09:09:27.323-08:00Sam: I think Roger P.(above) makes a good point. ...Sam: I think Roger P.(above) makes a good point. It is easier to alert on the suspicious (person). And from my stand point, I think that you would of had to been there to see exactly what happened when the Killer entered the store. Was there anything in his mannerism that should have alerted the Officer looking at him? The evidence at hand indicates that there was none. <br /><br />Having said that and using my own experience as a reference, I was never comfortable <br />in Uniform in a restaurant or a public place. This was especially true in the late 1960's and early 1970's during the Vietnam protests and "Black Power" demomstrations.<br />Police Officers in uniform presented easy targets for those who wanted to make a "statement". <br />Thus, I tried to adhere to the rule "Watch you back - Protect your blindside(s)" Did I do this 100% of the time? Of course not. At times I let my guard slip. Fortunately my luck held and I was able to survive in the murky and dangerous world of the police." IvanIVANnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31758730.post-90445183670699781612010-01-29T15:13:38.705-08:002010-01-29T15:13:38.705-08:00Ivano: Rule #3 in your book is:
"Watch their ...Ivano: Rule #3 in your book is:<br />"Watch their hands and eyes. Furtive moments and fleeting glances will often convey what a crook is about to do."<br />Don't you think these terrible killings could have been avoided if at least one of the officers kept his eyes on the Killer?<br />SSSaratoga Samnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31758730.post-30213195558779938002010-01-28T07:22:58.034-08:002010-01-28T07:22:58.034-08:00Of course it was a tragedy and was outrageous. Th...Of course it was a tragedy and was outrageous. There's not a spot in hell too hot for the s.o.b. JMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31758730.post-87899163594876796322010-01-27T12:18:11.517-08:002010-01-27T12:18:11.517-08:00I had not seen a report of the incident, but it wa...I had not seen a report of the incident, but it was as I suspected... the shooter appeared friendly and acknowledged the officers. It was always easier to "alert" on the suspicious. It doesn't help these officers, but others should learn and their deaths will not be in vain.<br />Roger P.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31758730.post-39752901896491218102010-01-26T08:42:08.910-08:002010-01-26T08:42:08.910-08:00In my book (page 334)I cite 6 very basic rules of ...In my book (page 334)I cite 6 very basic rules of police survival which I tried to adhere to during my Police Career. Rule #2, unfortunately, came into play in this tragic event: "2. Always watch your back. Crooks and/or cowards will take advantage of your blindside".<br /><br />Having stated that I went on to write on page 336:"...I still must admit (that) I truly believe the ultimate determiner of survival to be just plain luck."<br /><br />As in the case of Fallen Officer Richard Huerta, San Jose Police Dept.(assassinated by a lone gunman in 1970)these unfortunate Officers happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. <br /><br />No matter how hard Police Officers try to stay out of "harms way", danger will always find them.IVANnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31758730.post-44448649707321233422010-01-24T08:45:28.574-08:002010-01-24T08:45:28.574-08:00Ivano! Our condolences to the fallen officers. The...Ivano! Our condolences to the fallen officers. These unecessary killings are all a unecessary waste of precious lives. I cannot express the value that our police services provide for all of us. My prayers will be with all the fallen and their families<br /><br />DorianoCanadian Furlannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31758730.post-210077360516678242010-01-23T15:55:53.277-08:002010-01-23T15:55:53.277-08:00Well done, Kap; even though it was my own article,...Well done, Kap; even though it was my own article, I teared up again reading the account for the umpteenth time. Even though I was never a sworn officer, I have always felt so very close to everyone in the law enforcement community; I'll be attending the Fallen Officers Foundation dinner again this year, on Feb. 6th at the Cocoanut Grove (Santa Cruz,Ca). MDCMARVnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31758730.post-38517059912514481212010-01-23T10:45:02.995-08:002010-01-23T10:45:02.995-08:00In my book "La Nostra Costa" I call it t...In my book "La Nostra Costa" I call it the "murky world inhabited by Police Officers". By that I meant, that unforeseen circumstances, usually at a moments notice can alter their lives forever,usually for the worse. Unfortunately for the four officers killed it proved to be a tragic life ending episode. Beyond that, the negative impact on the four families of the Officrs and their friends, will last a lifetime. From personal experience, I know that nothing will ever change that. We can only persever and keep the memories of the Fallen Officers alive. And above all, hope and pray that it never happens again. But unfortunately, in the murky world of the Police Officer it will.Ivan Comelli SJPD- Retnoreply@blogger.com