To be honest with you I havent read any News paper articles on this matter. Nor do I think I am an expert on this subject, I am giving my opinion on this matter. As some of you are. Unless you are directly involved with doing these types of operations, as in the the guy kicking in the door then you neither are a knowledgable source. Stay in your lane. Or else open up a good discussion on this topic and lets have at her on here.
Second hand my buddy works for them doesnt count, I have lots of buddys who have worked with various ERT teams across Canada and they scare the crap out of them they have said to me. (non of them were ERT, they worked alongside them for training in various areas)
Nor did I say or insinuate that the RCMP would be sitting 5000km away waiting for a call to go into Vancouver for a major drug bust or a hostage rescue.
What I am saying is that maybe the RCMP could be trained and outfitted with in their Municipalitys they now already reside in. NOT station them 12 hrs away.
It seems that drug trafficing is a Federal crime, usually it involves them and or other federal agencys and countrys.
These teams would have to be with in the municipality to work out. They also would have direct support of Canadian Intell along with the local police forces and other agencys.
They would be the stand by team for the local Police for such things as Major raids and such.
We have seen in the past year or so a few raids conducted by Regional, RCMP and other federal agencys. They worked out well. Why not build on that and let the RC's do the Heavy stuff.
I think that Regional Poloce could be better spent on dealing with local crime. Usually it is the smaller crime that leads to the big time stuff any ways.
This is my opinion, not based on any reading or other real time knowledge, just based on my opinion and what I feel should be done.
Were seeing more and more Terrorist like activities happening in Canada now along with more severe types of crimes. It is time that the RCMP step up to the plate and provide a force that can deal with this at the national Level along with the Municipal Level.
I am just not a beleiver that the VPD or any other city police force should have to buy or even have to use any form of armoured vehicle.
Remember my opinion.
Everybody has one, some are bigger then others.
Please you guys talk about keeping things open for discussion but the second some one mentions something that you may not agree with, you jump all over them. Because your opinion isnt the same. Keep up the good work.
Open your eyes ears and brain. Look at the other side and other options.
Hopefully no matter what happens in the end non of this equipment is needed and is bought for show of force only.
