This message is not about warning shots, but I affirm that what Mr. Graves says about them is completely true. But I just want to recognize that this is an outstanding article. I share with my Christian community that it does all start in the parking lot. The tenants on approach are not practiced in all law enforcement agencies because they have been lucky over the years. In 2000, when luck ran out, we needed to change practices and stop running into fatal funnels. Great job KG as always.
All great advice. I’ve approached several vehicles, one in the dead of night during a Youth Lock-In event…I was the only Officer on duty. It got my heart rate up (but not much). I’m extremely well trained/studied, and I did it by-the-book…with hopes the book didn’t need revision 🤷🏻♂️😂
It turned out to be a LEO who had obtained permission from our Executive Pastor to use the rear parking lot to sleep in his car between shifts. He was from a city an hour away and subcontracted to the city adjacent to ours (traffic control on a major highway rebuild). It all checked out. We were both professional (he had both hands on the wheel and never budged until I was in a place where we could communicate effectively).
We became friends, and I made extra rounds out back so he could feel safe when sleeping between shifts…and I brought him coffee when time to get up. But you don’t know who you’re approaching until you get to a certain point. Go slow, BE READY….you can bet I was.
I don’t like approaching cars…but someone has to do it. Here am I Lord, send me.
Keith, I know I have written you before on my "never say never" advice regarding warning shots. I am confident you may not agree, but I would like you to watch LIVE FOX NOW show featuring Bryan Boyet, Intelligence Anylist Expert and listen to what he says about warning shots and when they may be necessary. This show appeared around 12:PM on7/18/24 I hope it find it informative. Joe
This message is not about warning shots, but I affirm that what Mr. Graves says about them is completely true. But I just want to recognize that this is an outstanding article. I share with my Christian community that it does all start in the parking lot. The tenants on approach are not practiced in all law enforcement agencies because they have been lucky over the years. In 2000, when luck ran out, we needed to change practices and stop running into fatal funnels. Great job KG as always.
All great advice. I’ve approached several vehicles, one in the dead of night during a Youth Lock-In event…I was the only Officer on duty. It got my heart rate up (but not much). I’m extremely well trained/studied, and I did it by-the-book…with hopes the book didn’t need revision 🤷🏻♂️😂
It turned out to be a LEO who had obtained permission from our Executive Pastor to use the rear parking lot to sleep in his car between shifts. He was from a city an hour away and subcontracted to the city adjacent to ours (traffic control on a major highway rebuild). It all checked out. We were both professional (he had both hands on the wheel and never budged until I was in a place where we could communicate effectively).
We became friends, and I made extra rounds out back so he could feel safe when sleeping between shifts…and I brought him coffee when time to get up. But you don’t know who you’re approaching until you get to a certain point. Go slow, BE READY….you can bet I was.
I don’t like approaching cars…but someone has to do it. Here am I Lord, send me.
Keith, I know I have written you before on my "never say never" advice regarding warning shots. I am confident you may not agree, but I would like you to watch LIVE FOX NOW show featuring Bryan Boyet, Intelligence Anylist Expert and listen to what he says about warning shots and when they may be necessary. This show appeared around 12:PM on7/18/24 I hope it find it informative. Joe