Deputy Dawg

Leon County Sheriff's officers conducting school -safety
training exercise, Tallahassee Democrat (7/17/08)

Gosh, you've... really got some nice toys here.
--Blade Runner (1982)
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Training is a great thing, if the training is realistic, relevant and correct.

Why are these Leon Sheriff's Special Reaction Team members bunched up like old ladies at a game of mah jongg? Have they never heard of RPG's, hand grenades and rapid fire, big bore sniper rifles? Since their body armor is above the waist, the bad guys would only need take their legs out with grazing fire. This is just not a correct assault tactic or even a movement to contact formation.

With inexperienced troops and police the tendency is to bunch up to create a false sense of security. This is a really bad thing to do. All those automatic rifles, submachine guns and semi auto pistols are the real security.

A team uses overwatch techniques and if necessary, moves with fire and movement. These are solid military tactics. If these teams are dressing up to look like soldiers, then let them train like soldiers.

This photo indicates poor training and tactical ability. It is obvious the money is spent for goodies rather than experience.