Relying others for our own security doesn't always work.

[littletommy]

I just can't imagine a world where someone doesn't have any means of protecting themselves. As someone mentioned above, there are numerous weapons around the house, but I just can't get my head wrapped around someone just accepting the fact a criminal is going to do harm to them.

There are so many failures in this story that I can't even begin to list them all, but why would this woman sue the PD? She should be suing the worthless ****s in the local government who can sure as hell **** people out of tax money but can't provide the services required by "some" members of society.

 

[shortyforty]

So 3 shifts per day , 21 shifts per week if each of the six officers works 5 shifts gives 30 shifts per week that could be covered also allowing for 9 extra shifts per week.

 

[mrjarrell]

Apparently the department had the resources to go out and get the guy after he committed the rape. And they had more than sufficient resources to go out and be drug warriors. Guess they have their priorities and they don't include protecting women in danger.

Drug War Priorities

 

[Expat]

It is well established law that the police have no duty to protect you. So everyone needs to be prepared to do it themselves. I really don't understand any other mindset.

 

[kiddchaos]

Maybe she can hire the Lilly guards.
RTV6 - Security ignores 3 alarms as burglars strike Eli Lilly complex - Call 6 Investigators Story

 

[LtScott14]

+Churchmouse! Get prepped, don't wait till it happens.

In 2011, my Brother In Law got a phone call that his hunting cabin was in a chance of being flooded, now! He left to Arkansas, leaving behind any firearms at his residence. He was making multi state travel and hauling tools/water/food/sleeping bags, etc. Didn't even think about protection.

First night: Sandbagged his cabin, installed 2 water pumps. No damage.

Second night: Critters everywhere. snakes(cotton mouths, and water snakes, eastern diamondbacks, aplenty.) Raccoons, armadillos, possums all trying to escape flood decided to move in on the deck, patio, doorways. Any dry space, and trying to invade inside.

He whacked away with a shovel, axe, machete. Enough is enough. I got a call and he had a work buddy bringing 2 more water pumps. He asked if I could send some firepower? My reponse"Roger that, inbound ASAP".

2 pump shotguns(12 ga) 200 rds asstd, Buckshot,00, #4, Birdshot, AK47 (6-30 rd mags, loaded), 9mm S&W Semi Auto(4- 15 rd mags), S&W 442(38 spec) 50 rds ammo. Buck Fixed blade knife.

After 10 days, he was empty on 12 ga ammo, down to 1 mag 9mm, and had a full box of 38 spec, the AK was still GTG.(good to go). Waters receded, big mud mess, no looting, (had potential still as people abandoned their homes). Major SHTF sandwich.

DNR officers stopped to see him everyday, he was on his porch napping with the AK hanging on the arm of the chair. Never said a word about it. He was glad they checked up on him. Brought him some bottled water couple trips.

He returned the "firepower", except the AK. Bought that from me, cheap. And gave him the Buck Knife, he carries it daily there now. He is prepped now. All around, food, generator, lights, back ups on most everything. Added a gun safe, bolted to the floor, and stocked.Full skid of sandbags in the garage.
If it is to be, it is up to me, is my motto.